Nestled at Carlin Villa Motel, enjoy the warm atmosphere with a fireplace in the lobby and relax on the sun-kissed terrace. With laundry facilities, RV/bus/truck parking, luggage storage, and vending machine at your disposal. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 72 min drive
Carlinville Station - 5 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Hardee's - 3 min drive
Potrillos Mexican Grill - 3 min drive
About this property
Carlin Villa Motel
Located near a train station, Carlin Villa Motel is a great choice for a stay in Carlinville. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
33 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
Also known as
Carlin Villa Motel
Carlin Villa
Carlinvilla Hotel Carlinville
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Carlin Villa Motel Carlinville
Carlin Villa Motel Motel Carlinville
Frequently asked questions
Does Carlin Villa Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carlin Villa Motel 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 Carlin Villa Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Carlin Villa Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carlin Villa Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
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Reviews
Carlin Villa Motel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Very clean , polite staff , very quick and easy check in !
Dylan
Dylan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2025
Very quiet place and spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Room was very clean though not modern.
J Scott
J Scott, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2025
Dated but clean, comfortable place to stay in town
Matt
Matt, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Very clean and no frills definitely a good stay
anne
anne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2025
Very clean room. Staff exceptional helpful and friendly.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 11, 2026
If you want kitschy dated inn on Route 66, this is your choice… way dated , and I mean everything , outside and inside. The one staff member I did see upon checking was friendly. The room was huge but furniture so old I didn’t want to sit on it. Only breakfast was cold pastry and coffee per my husband. Did not participate in breakfast.
Maggi
Maggi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
The gentleman at check was very nice and helpful. The room was great. It has a great 50s vibe and was clean and roomy.
Patricia E
Patricia E, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Our room was phenomenal. So big. Amazing mattress and clean bathroom. It’s an older building and decor, but the room and grounds were clean and well kept. Job well done!
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
Wonderful owners, very clean room and amazing quite location.
Bronwyn
Bronwyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
The manager was very nice, It was clean and quiet. I would stay again.
Curtis
Curtis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2024
Charming local motel, clean, quiet & good basic service accomodations.
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2023
Comfortable place to stay. The staff was very accommodating.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Excellent choice
Lovely big room. Check in quick and easy. Staff very helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2024
The Carlin Villa was a small, clean, comfortable, and affordable motel that celebrated being on the original Rt. 66 road. It was convenient to town and shopping and restaurants without being IN town. It has a lovely outdoor picnic area. We would stay there again.
Susan E
Susan E, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
Great motel. Very clean and convenient with washer/dryer and strong Wi-Fi. The owner is very friendly. We would definitely return .
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Great old school motel off the beaten path (even for Route 66 travelers) with good service. Definitely not modern in decor, but has solid amenities (refrigerator in our room, laundry) and pretty easy access to dinner options.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
NO hooks or handle for towels. Very inconvenient.
The place is clean well-kept and pleasantly deodorize.
The manager is very accommodating for a very late check in.
Judith
Judith, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
I highly recommend this Motel!
I had a very pleasant stay at Carlinvilla ! Check in was fast and easy! They made sure I was comfortable with my room and I feel they went above and beyond to make my stay pleasant. Room was clean and I will for sure be going back. Thank you, great service!
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2024
The room was clean and neat. Perfect for what we needed. Saves driving 1/2 hour to the next closest lodging. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely return when we are next in Carlinville.
Dan
Dan, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
We stayed her for an event and it was close to town just what we needed. The property is older and could use some updating, but it was clean the bed was comfortable and the rooms a very large. I didn't hear the neighbors or doors closing all night like most chain hotels. We parked right in front of our window and had no issues with anything.
Vallori
Vallori, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2023
We were very skeptical when booking for one wedding night. Honestly, it was way less sketchy than we'd anticipated.
The gal at the front desk was INCREDIBLE and I immediately felt like we'd made a good choice. We had a king room in the back of the far west building and it was very quiet, overlooking a pond. The building and rooms are very outdated and in need of remodeling, HOWEVER: our room and the building were very clean, homey, and perfect!
I truly would stay here again if ever in the area. I definitely give it an overall score of 5/5.
Britni
Britni, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2024
Old but clean
The people who operate the motel were super nice. They respond quickly. They are more than willing to help. The motel is dated but quiet and comfortable. The problem was with the bathroom. The toilet was right beside the wall. The tub was slippery. My husband fell. Dangerous for us as an older couple. Otherwise a nice stay.
Teresa
Teresa, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 16, 2024
The place felt safe, well lit, everything worked as it should. Staff were pleasant but did speak to them that much. AC was very loud, kept kicking off and on a lot, like it could not keep up. Room looked like it was from the 70 with just a little Route 66 decor. Had a rocking chair, I liked. Had a stuff chair with bright red cover over it. Bathtub faucet pipe was sticking out away from the wall 4 inches, like you could see four inches of pipe. No usb ports in room and if you hit the lights the outlets around the bed shut off so you can use them for charges. Had an ice machine and coffe in the lobby which I liked. The entire property needs updated. But with all that said, not a bad place to stay for low cost. It might have been out of date, dog scratches on the door, but it was clean.