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Karsten Hotel

2.0 star property
The Karsten Hotel sits near Lake Michigan, offering a cozy fireplace in the lobby, WiFi connectivity, and services for weddings and events in a convenient location

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Travelers at the Karsten Hotel enjoy continental breakfast, a warm lobby fireplace, WiFi, wedding services, and a banquet hall. The convenient location has earned positive reviews from guests.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kewaunee, Karsten Hotel is in the historical district and near the beach. Von Stiehl Winery and Algoma Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Selner Park Public Swimming Beach and Bruemmer Park and Zoo. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, horse riding, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kewaunee travel guide
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122 Ellis St, Kewaunee, WI, 54216

What's nearby

  • Harbor Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kewaunee County Historical Society
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tug Ludington
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kewaunee Marina
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kewaunee Pierhead Light
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kewaunee Custard & Grill
    2 min drive
  • Waterfront Bar & Grill
    12 min walk
  • Jeff's Sports Bar
    9 min drive
  • Kunkels Korner Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Scottys
    8 min drive

About this property

Karsten Hotel

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Consider a stay at Karsten Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a fireplace in the lobby, and a 24-hour business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, an off-leash area, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hunting

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

KARSTEN HOTEL Hotel
KARSTEN HOTEL Kewaunee
KARSTEN HOTEL Hotel Kewaunee

Frequently asked questions

Is Karsten Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karsten Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karsten Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Karsten Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is steps from Harbor Park and Lake Michigan. Kewaunee County Historical Society and Tug Ludington are just steps away.

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Reviews

Karsten Hotel Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Karsten is not a high end hotel, but if you like the vibe of an antique store, you will love this hotel. Has views of Lake Michigan and is walking distance to variety of eating and entertainment establishments.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical building. Rooms are very historical. Bathroom was actually decent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Quaint Hotel

If you are wanting a Holiday Inn type stay, keep looking but if you want a laid back stay with a gracious host, book this hotel. Alex is a wonderful host!! We had such nice visits with him! The front porch is so peaceful with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is very nice and will go out of his way to make sure you're stay is amazing. The hotel has so much history inside. Loved the decor. I really can't stress how amazing the owner is. He made our stay. He showed us the bar which is amazing with its orginal floor and stained glass.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full of character! The history and character absolutely cannot be found at other hotels. Great value. Could certainly use some upkeep, but it is clean and comfortable. Nice proximity to the lake for a beautiful walk out to the lighthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Owner greeted us and was very friendly and chatty. The place is unique an amazing, wish we were staying longer to enjoy hanging in the lobby or the 2nd floor sitting area. Only downsides were wimpy shower output and no blinds on windows that faced east. Great AC though! Short walk to a good pub meal and super cold beers!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was spacious and comfortable. There was an issue with our air conditioning and the staff changed our room right away. The hallways are quiet. Convenient street parking right in front. Don't let the lobby fool you, this is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emiliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Karsten Hotel, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Definitely not your average hotel stay! The moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service. The check-in process was seamless and quick, making us feel welcome right away. The room was spacious, spotless, and uniquely decorated. The bed was incredibly comfortable. What truly sets this hotel apart is the owner. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was memorable. His genuine hospitality and dedication to guest satisfaction were evident in every interaction. We highly recommend Karsten Hotel to anyone looking for a home away from home stay. We would definitely return on our next visit to Kewaunee. Emiliya B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeiline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hey yall if you travel with a ton of luggage be forewarned there is no elevator but if you travel light like me this place is absolutely TOPS. Alex has the greatest customer service and loved our puppy! Gave her cheese and everything 😁 i loved the hob knob decor and vintage chairs also you gotta check out the jaguar under the glass table in the lobby. Literally a 5 minute walk to the beach and pier at lake michigan, 30 minutes from green bay, right round the corner from a cheese shop and 2 seconds away from the bowling alley which is only 3$ per 10 frames. Straight up will be coming back here anytime we come to wisconsin. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked Deluxe Q lake view on arrival were given a basic Q room. It appeared housekeeping had gotten distracted when cleaning the bathroom as it was partially completed, with the tub missed (had a presumably used towel, near empty & lid removed shampoo & a used bar of soap, along with hair from assorted parts of the body. The owner was quick to respond, noting the Expedia booking was rate coded as Basic room & immediately offered to make it right with a new room. Alex, the owner & manager has had the place for 5yrs. He takes great pride in it & is happy to exchange stories. We thoroughly enjoyed the talks. The lobby is filled with historical info & the closed bar is a marvel. Operation is more like a BnB than hotel. Meaning, the office area is often unmanned & much is on the honor system, including the dining area where water, soda, juice, fruit, bars, cereal, breads & accompaniments were available. The rooms vary in size & all include tubs, some jetted. I could actually envision a less is more take, removing some of the elcectic decor to really let the historical property sing. As well as hiding mini-fridges in the wardrobe or removing. I'd recommend replacing shower curtains with washable ones. What the property lacks in luxury, it makes up in character & definitely isn't for every traveler. It's old. The front door remains locked & you're given a key for that door, as well as your room. As for ghosts, 4am running in the hall could have been or maybe it was guests
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

April

The place is kinda cool in a old school eay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place to stay in Kewaunee. Lots of character.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little on the older side, cheap and just a place to lay down for a few hours.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We love the Karsten Hotel!! Alex is a wonderful host, very friendly and accommodating. We love the mystery and history of this place. We look forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

zach

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing in the area was came into a locked dark building. Honestly didn’t even stay the night I left 45 minutes into checking in. If you like ghosts and an old building this Is the place for you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool and unique old property. Owner/staff were great. Definately not your "big chain" hotel. Will definately consider returning the next time we stay in Kewaunee!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

linc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The historic building was great to stay in. We heard the foot steps the first night, and the music the second. Could have been our imagination of course.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience you need to try.

It was a very unique experience. Alex was amazing(owner). Very happy to assist our needs and show us the unique property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

GAIL

Quirky and unique
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an OLD hotel. I love old hotels. It has personality, character and it's own identity. It also has wear and tear. If you want boring corporate cookie cutter facilities, stay elsewhere. If you want a true travel experience, stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old, rundown motel. We didn't even have curtains or blinds of any kind in our room. I felt very unsafe the entire night and would never stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Poor lighting on the stairs and upper floors. Rooms ok. The hotel is over 100 years old and so is the bed and pillows. No curtains on windows. Owner very friendly and helpful. Good for a cheap over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caitlin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I made a reservation and upon arrival, nobody answered the door or phone. I had to call another nearby hotel for a place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024