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Stilwell Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near 17-Mile Drive

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Courtyard
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Deluxe King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby
Lobby
Just minutes from Monterey Bay, the Stilwell Hotel welcomes guests with continental breakfast and an on-site coffee shop. Rooms include WiFi, and the property offers electric car charging stations. Multilingual staff helps international visitors feel at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Courtyard Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Courtyard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Mountain View Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Mountain View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Balcony King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Balcony King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Accessible Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Double Queen Accessible Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Balcony King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Carmel Bay Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Carmel Bay Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Accessible King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior King Suite with Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior King Suite with Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
San Carlos St at 5th Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sunset Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Stilwell Hotel

Upscale hotel near 17-Mile Drive
A short walk from Carmel Beach, Stilwell Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Stilwell Hotel have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 70 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Carmel Lodge
Lodge Carmel
Carmel Lodge
Stilwell Hotel Hotel
Stilwell Hotel Carmel
Stilwell Hotel Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Is Stilwell Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 70 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Stilwell Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stilwell Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Stilwell Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Stilwell Hotel located?

Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza, 17-Mile Drive, and Carmel Beach. Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and Wrath Winery are also within 5 minutes.

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Stilwell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 369 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was simply a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location with great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean staff is amazingExcellent resort Highli i recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Very clean wonderful linens great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minutes from everything and walkable however it was also easy to grab a Lyft. Very enjoyable patio areas and the breakfast was worth staying at the hotel for vs a restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and ease of town access.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quality rooms, and relaxed vibe. Onsite charging for electric vehicle was handy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice, the room was clean, and we really enjoyed the option to hang by the fire pit before heading to back to our room at the end of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fantastic location and a beautiful hotel, the rooms were really lovely as were the bathrooms. Loved the out door seating areas and the outdoor restaurant with pizza oven! Such a little gem so close to everything in Carmel
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable pillows great location and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great boutique place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shibel Karmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I've stayed in a long, long while. Extra for cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful newly opened property. Staff were exceptional. Rooms comfortable and luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is charming and centrally located. The complimentary parking was a big plus and made it easy to leave our car and walk to dinner which was close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect hotel to stay in Carmel. Super clean and comfortable. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merzeia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Weilin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stilwell is very convenient to stay. All employees are very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was incredible! Beds comfortable and nicely decorated property. Close to everything and still very quiet property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything about this Hotel, it was very relaxing. Beautifully designed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riverson

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast with lots of food choices. Nicely remodeled hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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