Nestled in a serene setting, Karakahl Country Inn offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind on the garden terrace or challenge friends at the billiards/pool table and arcade/game room. With free WiFi and laundry facilities, you'll feel right at home.
Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Cave of The Mounds National Natural Landmark - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
University of Wisconsin-Madison - 32 min drive - 39.5 km
Getting around
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 42 min drive
Madison Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 8 min walk
Casey's General Store - 9 min drive
Grumpy Troll Pub & Brewery - 19 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Morgan's - 11 min drive
About this property
Karakahl Country Inn
Karakahl Country Inn is a great choice for a stay in Mount Horeb. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
44 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service
What to do
Pool table
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Built in 1964
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Karakahl Country Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Karakahl Country Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Karakahl Country Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Karakahl Country Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Karakahl Country Inn?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Karakahl Country Inn and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy fun activities nearby like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.
What's the area around Karakahl Country Inn like?
Karakahl Country Inn is a short 19-minute walk from Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society and 19 minutes' walk from Mt. Horeb Area Museum.
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Karakahl Country Inn Reviews
Reviews
6.0
Good
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6.4/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Bed
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Reviews
4/10 Fair
Sep 19, 2022
inside was better than the exterior
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 20, 2022
Motel seems a little tired. But was clean
Bernice A
Bernice A, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2022
Exterior photos are from 20 years ago, the place on the outside looks tired. On the inside in the common areas it also looks tired. The bedrooms are clean and tidy.
John
John, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 4, 2022
The hotel needs a lot of updating or just tear it down.
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 27, 2022
Owners had just bought the hotel. They were very friendly and welcoming. Updates are needed. My room was clean. Hallways needed vacuuming.
kathleen
kathleen, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 11, 2020
DONT GO!
was stranded got the hotel for my friends and wouldn’t let us in man is awful.
Austin
Austin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 13, 2022
Disgusting
Spencer
Spencer, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 6, 2022
Terrible
Parutappa
Parutappa, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 2, 2022
No extra linens ,no staff available,No food or pop in vending machines
Thomas
2/10 Poor
Sep 26, 2022
The building itself is incredibly outdated. The pictures shown online or on hotels.com are old and make it look cleaner than it currently is. My guess is that it has never been updated since it was first built. There were a lot of stains in the hallway and it smelled very old and wet. I would not stay here again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 8, 2022
Worn out property. Hallways smelled of dust and perhaps mold. Pool was out of service and the pool area was a mess. Room was adequately clean, bed and sheets were fine. Not horrible. Expedia reservation didn't go through (they claimed) and bumped the price. Watch out.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 4, 2022
This property should be delisted from Orbitz. It isn't a proper hotel, more of a transitional housing property. It was a fabulous venue 50 years ago. It is now in a prime re-development location it seems and I suspect slated for demolition in the foreseeable future. Other than a bed and bathroom, if you actually find your room due to poor signage, there are NO services or amenities here. You are given a key, yes a metal KEY on a key ring with the room number on it, that has likely been copied. Even if you accept these conditions, the price per night should be less than $50. The problem is there are limited options for hotel lodging in Mt Horeb. Plan to stay somewhere else!
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 8, 2022
David
David, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 24, 2022
Sarah E
Sarah E, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2022
Nice. Quiet. Could walk to McDonalds.
craig
craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2022
David
David, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 13, 2022
Horrible
Hotel was not what we thought. There were burn spots on the lampshades and the people next door were loud and it sounded like they were fighting in our room. Do not recommend this hotel
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 11, 2022
Office staff were friendly and polite when they checked us in, there were clean sheets on our bed, the bathroom was clean, and the refrigerator and TV worked. Our room was very dimly lit.
The Karakahl is quite dilapidated--common areas appear neglected, with stained carpeting and no evidence of recent vacuuming. Dried leaves were noted on the carpeting throughout the building. The swimming pool is empty. Parts of the building are completely unlit. Murals are peeling off the walls, with the debris allowed to remain on the carpeting. A ladder was laid across the top of one stairwell to prevent people from using the stairwell. The only way to access the office is to exit the building and walk around to the office entrance. Only 1 of 2 vending machines contained any items--about 10 bags of chips and less than 20 candy bars. The game/exercise room appears unused, containing a video game machine that wasn't turned on, a pool table (with no cue sticks or balls visible), and 1 piece of exercise equipment; the hallway leading to that room was filled with old furniture in various states of disrepair. Signage indicating a breakfast room must have been left over from some previous point in history when there was actually such an amenity at the facility.
The building lost power during the night, leaving us in TOTAL darkness for about 1 hr. and 40 min. before power was restored. EXIT SIGNAGE WAS UNLIT!
We do not plan to stay at the Karakahl again!
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 16, 2022
The property is run down and the pictures presented of the property do not represent actual by any means. Outside trash. Property is more of a weekly rental it would seem.
Door outside locked, but the door into the inner hallway was ajar. Did not feel comfortable staying there, so left.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 15, 2022
judith a
judith a, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 9, 2022
Staff were very plesant and would certainly go back to this motel. Very good deal. Once the pool has been reopened I could see this being a wonderful place indeed!
Audrey
Audrey, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 7, 2022
Used to be nice, but now is rundown. Could be nice again with some updates and maintenance.
Drew
Drew, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 28, 2022
Old, cold and not pleasant
The hotel DOES NOT have a pool. (at least no water inside). It is clean but really old, cold and smelly.
The room is of a decent size but it takes at least a night to make it warm, since the turn the heat off in the whole building. ( hallway stay as cold as it can). The owner is willing to lower the price but I would rather pay a bit more and stay in a much modernized hotel ( since there is no pool anyways)
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 24, 2022
The first room had no heat. They gave us a different room. The second room was freezing. We had the heat on 82 degrees from 6:30 Friday night until Sunday morning when we checked out. The room finally somewhat comfort Saturday night when it finally got to 70 degrees. The floors were freezing and I had to wear 2 pair of socks the whole stay.