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Carlin Villa Motel

2.5 star property
Guests warm themselves by the inviting lobby fireplace at Carlin Villa Motel or make use of practical amenities including convenient laundry facilities

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Carlin Villa Motel (Carlinville)
The Carlin Villa Motel welcomes travelers with a warm lobby fireplace and a pleasant terrace. Amenities include laundry facilities, RV/bus/truck parking, luggage storage, and a vending machine. Guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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8.2 out of 10
Very good
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  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Carlinville, Carlin Villa Motel is near a train station. Raymond Shoal Creek Golf Course and Timber Lakes Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beaver Dam State Park and Piney Creek Ravine - State Natural Area. Visit our Carlinville travel guide
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18891 Rt 4 Old Rt 66, Carlinville, IL, 62626

What's nearby

  • Robert Wadlow Statue
    Robert Wadlow Statue
    60 min drive - 48.6 miles
  • Carlinville Public Square
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lake Lou Yeager
    28 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Piper Glen Golf Club
    47 min drive - 43.1 miles
  • Cheney Mansion
    50 min drive - 41.0 miles

Getting around

  • Carlinville Station
    5 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    3 min drive
  • Hardee's
    3 min drive
  • Lakeside Dining Hall
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlin Villa Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carlin Villa Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Carlin Villa Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carlin Villa Motel located?

Situated in Carlinville, this motel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Carlinville Public Square and within 12 mi (20 km) of Beaver Dam State Park and Piney Creek Ravine - State Natural Area. Lake Lou Yeager and Raymond Shoal Creek Golf Course are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Carlin Villa Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 236 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bring drinks and snacks but clean and polite staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decor around the property and rooms are very outdated, but everything is clean and smells somewhat fresh. The rooms are clean, beds are ok, bathrooms clean and the price is a good value with Blackburn College and the town just a few minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

J Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet place and spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Room was very clean though not modern.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , polite staff , very quick and easy check in !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness
Dated but clean, comfortable place to stay in town
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room. Staff exceptional helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and no frills definitely a good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maggi

Disliked: Amenities
If you want kitschy dated inn on Route 66, this is your choice… way dated , and I mean everything , outside and inside. The one staff member I did see upon checking was friendly. The room was huge but furniture so old I didn’t want to sit on it. Only breakfast was cold pastry and coffee per my husband. Did not participate in breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was phenomenal. So big. Amazing mattress and clean bathroom. It’s an older building and decor, but the room and grounds were clean and well kept. Job well done!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman at check was very nice and helpful. The room was great. It has a great 50s vibe and was clean and roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners, very clean room and amazing quite location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truth be told…Carlin Villa in Carlinville, Illinois was not our first choice. But trying to stay at the specific places we were looking at on Route 66 proved fruitless. I found Carlin Villa on a lark and was able to book a room without a problem. When reaching out to express that we were on our honeymoon, and if they could do anything special, the owner said, “…we give one room, one bed.” I am not quite sure what she meant by that, but OK. We arrived on the later side and after spending about 10 miles on a dark road, we discovered that Carlin Villa is, in fact, on Route 66. It just happens to be on one of the iterations that we were not previously aware of, but it made the second choice more palatable. And the accommodations were better than expected. The room was exceptionally large, especially for a motor lodge and was one of the many rooms that had access from an interior hallway rather than an exterior entrance. There was a large gathering room at the end of the motel lobby with a fireplace and some sofas. The rooms were a bit “dated” and appeared to need some attention in the bathroom. But it was definitely a place that was kept in that time capsule of the past and it was clean. Definitely a place to stay and definitely a place when a second choice turns out to be the best choice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager was very nice, It was clean and quiet. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming local motel, clean, quiet & good basic service accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

Excellent choice

Lovely big room. Check in quick and easy. Staff very helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable place to stay. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Carlin Villa was a small, clean, comfortable, and affordable motel that celebrated being on the original Rt. 66 road. It was convenient to town and shopping and restaurants without being IN town. It has a lovely outdoor picnic area. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel. Very clean and convenient with washer/dryer and strong Wi-Fi. The owner is very friendly. We would definitely return .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great old school motel off the beaten path (even for Route 66 travelers) with good service. Definitely not modern in decor, but has solid amenities (refrigerator in our room, laundry) and pretty easy access to dinner options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO hooks or handle for towels. Very inconvenient. The place is clean well-kept and pleasantly deodorize. The manager is very accommodating for a very late check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

I highly recommend this Motel!

I had a very pleasant stay at Carlinvilla ! Check in was fast and easy! They made sure I was comfortable with my room and I feel they went above and beyond to make my stay pleasant. Room was clean and I will for sure be going back. Thank you, great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and neat. Perfect for what we needed. Saves driving 1/2 hour to the next closest lodging. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely return when we are next in Carlinville.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vallori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed her for an event and it was close to town just what we needed. The property is older and could use some updating, but it was clean the bed was comfortable and the rooms a very large. I didn't hear the neighbors or doors closing all night like most chain hotels. We parked right in front of our window and had no issues with anything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very skeptical when booking for one wedding night. Honestly, it was way less sketchy than we'd anticipated. The gal at the front desk was INCREDIBLE and I immediately felt like we'd made a good choice. We had a king room in the back of the far west building and it was very quiet, overlooking a pond. The building and rooms are very outdated and in need of remodeling, HOWEVER: our room and the building were very clean, homey, and perfect! I truly would stay here again if ever in the area. I definitely give it an overall score of 5/5.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Old but clean

The people who operate the motel were super nice. They respond quickly. They are more than willing to help. The motel is dated but quiet and comfortable. The problem was with the bathroom. The toilet was right beside the wall. The tub was slippery. My husband fell. Dangerous for us as an older couple. Otherwise a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024