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Reviews of Stilwell Hotel 4 stars

San Carlos Street at 5th Avenue P.O. Box 951, Carmel, CA 93921-0951, United States

#2 of 42 hotels in Carmel

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 250 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived after 10:00pm and were greeted by staff and given a tour of our room. Everything was really wonderful. We enjoyed our breakfast and appreciated the great service. We will recommend this hotel to all of our friends.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent amenities, very comfortable beds, and friendly staff. The complimentary breakfast was outstanding. Perfect base for the beach, the 17-Mile Drive, or a bit of shopping in Carmel. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay on the California coast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Amazing place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I do wish the room was a little bigger for a single bed rooms.

    Very clean, quiet property. It was close to all the shops. My wife and I loved this place. Staff were very friendly and professional.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No gym facilities, inside dining space a little lacking in decor and atmosphere

    Nice bright spacious rooms. Great bathroom with nice big shower. Good complimentary breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    It was perfect, we walked everywhere. Hope to stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wished there was one more chair in room

    Clean, modern decor, great location, great amenities

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Nice new hotel right in Carmel-by-the-Sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A little pricy but we would return!

    Hotel is relatively new and has a nice rooms, a few courtyards with fire pits and food and drink service, and a great gourmet breakfast. The location is excellent--right in town and ample private parking.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Clean perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Best overnight stop of our 2 week vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were very friendly, the bedroom was beautiful and the bed extremely comfortable. Also the breakfast was great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel had an amazing location close to everything in Carmel, shops, restaurants, bars... Would describe as a boutique hotel. The rooms are lovely, the ambience of the hotel, water features, firepits were lovely.. ...we didn't want to leave the hotel in the evening as it was so relaxed and there were some great pizzas on offer. Another great touch was the complimentary breakfast! We travelled through California and stayed at quite a few hotels. This was the only hotel offering this!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Excellent and luxurious stay for our standard, worthy of our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The best and the most exceptional breakfast…didn’t expect the kind of food being served. I like the quiet location, walkable distance to many restaurants and shops and even along Ocean Ave all the way to the beach. The staff were friendly. Hotel room was very clean, a lot of available parking spaces.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and amenities were great. Really charming hotel right in downtown.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Highly recommend for a stay in downtown Carmel. Easily walkable to local galleries & restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I generally enjoy staying at hotels that have a gym and hot tub. This property had neither.

    Central location in downtown Carmel. Really interesting breakfast included in the stay served in little dishes with a wide variety of unique food selections. Reminded me of kaiseki breakfasts I had in Japan. Also enjoyed a delicious wood fire pizza for dinner. Very pleasant & helpful staff. Nicely furnished & appointed in a contemporary/modern style. EV charger available to guests for free.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast didn’t provide enough options, we would have appreciated some croissants or freshly baked sweets

    We liked the room and the fireplace, the big bathroom and complementary beauty equipment offered

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    I will return to this hotel the next chance I get
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough parking spots

    The thought about every detail. From the facility to the excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay and would do it again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 1 thing… difficult to control temperature of room. And make sure people know there are steps to climb with suitcase!

    Location, comfortable bed, great breakfast options, nice staff, onsite parking, quiet. Ability to darken windows.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Perfection!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything

    Super clean beautiful hotel. The bed was very comfortable and sheets were amazing. The outside sitting area is beautiful and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    I loved this hotel and Carmel. I would love to return one day. It’s expensive but worth it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    It’s small and beautiful. It’s absolutely brand new and the decor is exquisite and luxurious. All details have been considered, from the steamer in the room, to the motion sensor lighting. The fire pits and outside lighting makes for a lovely evening sat sipping wine and eating their stone baked pizza. The location is fabulous too.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Loved staying here and will definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was fantastic

    An exceptional hotel with amazing staff who can’t do enough for you, in an excellent location 👍

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a bit small

    Awesome location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Great and modern hotel with a lot of coziness
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice modern hotel and very friendly staff. The walk to the main mile was very short, the beach is a leisurely 15-20 minute walk. We had the suite with 2 bedrooms and felt very comfortable. The breakfast was very good and also different every day. The pizza in the evening by the fire was also very tasty. We were very satisfied.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice and basic hotel for a weekend trip - campign vibes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Value for money wasn't adequate. Felt a bit like a better camping bungalow - thin walls, tiny shower/bathroom. Breakfast was served in a big community rooms.

    New design & facility. Great location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    9.0
    Chic and modern hotel with luxe amenities right in the middle of downtown Carmel by the Sea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very pricey for the size of room, especially for mid week. Parking was additional charge. Fireplace was not working in our room when we arrived. Outdoor sitting areas are very nicely appointed and cozy with firepits, waterfalls, and streaming music, but were closed up too early each night.

    Location was great right in the middle of Carmel by the Sea. Easy walk to downtown. Staff was professional and welcoming. The included breakfast on site was fantastic. Way beyond the usual "continental breakfast", with smoothies, coddled eggs, acai bowls and mini charcutier boards. Room was clean and very quiet. Didn't even hear another guest though the hotel appeared fully booked. Comfortable bed. Bathroom was exceptional with a big soaking tub.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the free breakfast with fresh juices, eggs and rotating lots of choices. Nothing like the usual breakfast you see around hotels. Also the wood oven pizzas and dinner service!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast options were exceptional

    Stayed in June 2025

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