Stilwell Hotel

Property class: 4
Hotel within easy reach of Carmel Beach

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When you stay at Stilwell Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and 17-Mile Drive. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve are within a short drive.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $514
$579 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible King

A neatly made bed with a grey throw, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden slat wall behind.

Accessible King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Balcony King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a wooden panel headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Premium Balcony King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior King Suite with Fireplace

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.

Junior King Suite with Fireplace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Queen Accessible Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Double Queen Accessible Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Courtyard Suite

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Courtyard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Mountain View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A spacious hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a comfortable seating arrangement.

Carmel Bay Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunset Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 12 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 38 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 41 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stilwell Hotel

  • When you stay at Stilwell Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and 17-Mile Drive. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve are within a short drive.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
4:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 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
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 70 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

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Reviews

Stilwell Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with great variety and quality. (147 reviews)
  • Parking was easy, accessible, and plentiful with multiple lots available. (32 reviews)
  • The hotel is within walking distance to the beach, making it an ideal location for beachgoers. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully renovated hotel. Staff was great , breakfast amazing, very centrally located, no complaints at all!!! Highly recommend!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Best breakfast on the trip. The well located in an amazing location
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was exceptionally clean and breakfast was delicious and offered many options.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel! Very serene and organic modern aesthetic. The breakfast buffet presented as small bites was delicious. Also the mushroom pizza on the dinner menu is a must try. The location is perfect for daily strolls to see the shops and restaurants. We will definitely plan to stay at here for our next stay in Carmel by the Sea.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms, wonderful staff, we won't stay anywhere else. The location was perfect!
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10/10 Exceptional

Best place in Carmel and superior quality and excellent breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast and great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful property very well maintained. The room is beautiful and clean. Do not skip on the breakfast it is good. We will be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was great and it was really nice having the open courtyards for a drink or a quick pizza. The pizzas were great and the location was outstanding. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast had great variety and quality.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, helpful staff, excellent breakfast, convenient location to shops and restaurants.
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8/10 Very good

Room was very clean, breakfast was ok. The outside area with firepit is very nice and one of the servers there was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay immensely! The property is pristine and modern, with thoughtful touches throughout. The warm hospitality set the tone right away when we were escorted to our room. Both the courtyard pizza and the innovative tapas breakfast were standout highlights, truly delicious and a brilliant concept. Having stayed at countless boutique resorts on our monthly travels, this experience truly stands out as one of our favorites. We cannot wait to return.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel. Just a lovely group of courtyards with fire pits, wonderful staff and very nice rooms. Throughly enjoyed it and the location can't be beat. And super dog friendly!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property and location. Will definitely stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Great outdoor area with fire pits. Breakfast is excellent. Rooms are on the small side but very comfortable. Great location for walking to shops and the beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

The complementary breakfast was amazing. It was different every day & delicious! The rooms were clean and the bedding was so soft!! Has air-conditioning, which was great because it was 80° when we were in Carmel. Great location too!!
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10/10 Exceptional

The property seems to be recently upgraded. The property feels like it was originally built as a cheap motel but the new owner modernized it, added nice upgrades and modern finishings. My stay here was smooth and comfortable. Staff and service was also attentive and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room and the entire property at the Stillwell Hotel was extremely comfortable and incredibly clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Entire stay was “exceptional”. Only minor issue noted is poor water pressure in the bathroom sink, but shower was okay. Excellent stay with very nice breakfast and east parking at the hotel. Easy short walk to Ocean Avenue for shops and restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, charming hotel, great breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and thoughtfully furnished room. Friendly staff. Well located in Carmel with onsite parking.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were very happy with the clean and inviting atmosphere. The staff was helpful and breakfast was great! Parking and an electric charger was the icing on the cake after a long drive from Crescent City.
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4/10 Fair

Delicious food. Good pizzas, wine selection and outstanding breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about the hotel was absolutely wonderful. The staff was extremely helpful and professional. The only hotel we will stay in Carmel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room and amenities were great and the breakfast was fabulous.
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8/10 Very good

It is the perfect location for Carmel. Staff is outstanding and cleanliness is top notch. The room we had was a bit small for sure, but comfortable. The breakfast is healthy and tasty.