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Karsten Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Lake Michigan in Kewaunee

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Hallway
Hallway
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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122 Ellis St, Kewaunee, WI, 54216
  • Place, Harbor Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tug Ludington
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kewaunee Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Deluxe Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Kewaunee

Near the airport.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Kewaunee County Historical Society and Harbor Park. Lake Michigan and Tug Ludington are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • Salmon Harbor Marina - 11 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
  • ‪Scottys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Karsten Hotel

Hotel near Lake Michigan in Kewaunee
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Karsten Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Kewaunee hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Karsten Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and portable fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Kewaunee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.

Property is also known as

KARSTEN HOTEL Hotel
KARSTEN HOTEL Kewaunee
KARSTEN HOTEL Hotel Kewaunee

Frequently asked questions

How close is Karsten Hotel to the airport?

Karsten Hotel is 33.5 mi (42-min drive) away from the Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Karsten Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Karsten Hotel.

How close is Karsten Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Selner Park Public Swimming Beach and 11.5 mi (15-min drive) from Crescent Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Karsten Hotel offer free breakfast?

Karsten Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Karsten Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Karsten Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Karsten Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Karsten Hotel have a pool?

Karsten Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Karsten Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Karsten Hotel to downtown Kewaunee?

Karsten Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Kewaunee.

Karsten Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

zach

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

April

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
The place is kinda cool in a old school eay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Ken

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was surely a nice place at one time. Those days are long gone. Dirty, plumbing problems, strange smells.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

BRYAN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sue Watlov

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a room for the weekend and was less than impressed with our stay. The king suite I requested was not what we were given. The hotel was dingy, and unkept at best. The bed sheets did not appear to be clean nor did the towels. They were stained and questionably washed. The fridge was dirty, and the shower appeared to be uncleaned as well. The curtains in our room were falling down, and the furniture looked dated and sourced from an old antique store. Not to mention the number of creepy dolls, and trinkets placed around the hotel. The place itself had a very off-putting vibe, which is very unfortunate considering it could be a great historical spot if it was well-kept. I would not recommend staying here. Stay at your own discretion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dragan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jammie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Abhishek

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

Jack

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

Andrew, Rockford

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Alta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024