Name: Carlin Villa Motel
Address: 18891 Rt 4 Old Rt 66, Carlinville, Illinois, United States of America, Carlinville, Illinois, US
Price range: US$81–US$83 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

At Carlin Villa Motel, guests consistently highlight clean, quiet, spacious rooms and friendly, accommodating staff, with a nostalgic Route 66 vibe and good value that suits simple, no-frills stays and road trips.

Many note the property and decor are dated, with various maintenance quirks. Some reports mention very limited breakfast or coffee only, and a few isolated problems like loud AC, slippery tubs, musty rooms, no TV, or a temporary water outage. A good fit for travelers seeking a simple, throwback stay.

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Facilities

Basic roadside setup with easy parking, an outdoor seating/picnic area, and on-site laundry; the property is older and some facilities need updates.

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Steven

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This motel needs lots of maintenance. Several signs saying to do this or not do that to make things work. It's very dated. Looks like 60's decor. This was probably a very nice motel 30 years ago. Breakfast was a pot of coffee and little packaged cupcakes. There was plenty of hot water and the AC worked fine but was a loud window unit stuck in the wall. The folks running the place were very nice and when I asked for a hair dryer, they immediately provided one bringing it to my room. I liked Carlinville. Great pizza place north of the square, etc. but I don't think I'd stay in the Carlin Villa again.

2

Tammy

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had no running water from about 12:00 at night till the time we left we couldn't even take a shower in the morning or flush the toilet.

10

Lisa

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old time ground floor hotel/motel. Easy parking, quiet, great staff at check-in, nice outdoor seating area, easy to locate.

8

Sherrye

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were beautiful plants blooming all around. Facilities need an update.

6

Troy

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Susan E

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Robert

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great motel. Very clean and convenient with washer/dryer and strong Wi-Fi. The owner is very friendly. We would definitely return .

10

Vallori

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Larry

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was convenient for my purposes and access for my boat was fine.

10

Stephanie

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Clean rooms and well-kept grounds are praised across many reviews; a few guests reported musty or damp rooms.

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10

Andrew

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet and clean. A great place to stay for a nostalgic stay along old Route 66.

8

J Scott

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet place and spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Room was very clean though not modern.

2

Michael

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was unhealthy - moldy and damp. Dingy. Request a refund. We did not check in.

10

Shirley

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely big room. Check in quick and easy. Staff very helpful. Would definitely stay again.

10

Mary

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Dylan

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean , polite staff , very quick and easy check in !

10

Vallori

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

anne

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and no frills definitely a good stay

10

Brian

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room. Staff exceptional helpful and friendly.

4

Kelly

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was so old and battered. The smell was musty and stale. For the money there was no value. It is no wonder there are no refunds, because I would have left as soon as I saw the room. The TV was very low rent.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, quiet, and comfortable with a retro, dated look; several note aging fixtures and occasional issues like loud AC or awkward bathrooms.

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Steven

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This motel needs lots of maintenance. Several signs saying to do this or not do that to make things work. It's very dated. Looks like 60's decor. This was probably a very nice motel 30 years ago. Breakfast was a pot of coffee and little packaged cupcakes. There was plenty of hot water and the AC worked fine but was a loud window unit stuck in the wall. The folks running the place were very nice and when I asked for a hair dryer, they immediately provided one bringing it to my room. I liked Carlinville. Great pizza place north of the square, etc. but I don't think I'd stay in the Carlin Villa again.

8

J Scott

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet place and spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Room was very clean though not modern.

10

John

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is an older property with older furnishings but I just loved the vibe. Had kind of a retro 1950s throwback feel. Room was very spacious and good value for the money. Really enjoyed my stay.

10

Patricia E

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman at check was very nice and helpful. The room was great. It has a great 50s vibe and was clean and roomy.

6

Troy

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Matt

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Dated but clean, comfortable place to stay in town

10

Mary

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Vallori

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Teresa

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Kopen

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check-in. Room was very retro, but if thats the vibe you want on your Route 66 trip, this place is great. Great price, would stay again!

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Service

Staff and owners are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and efficient, including late or early check-ins; one review mentioned rudeness.

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Brenda

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Allison

9 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay! Came to town for a late concert and decided to stay for the evening then drive home the following morning. We checked in at almost midnight and the gentleman was still in the office to greet us. Our room was quaint but exactly as the pictures showed. Very clean and we slept well. Would highly recommend staying here.

6

Kim

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

To much controlling and rude and head games

10

Timothy

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are very friendly

10

Robert

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great motel. Very clean and convenient with washer/dryer and strong Wi-Fi. The owner is very friendly. We would definitely return .

10

Curtis

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager was very nice, It was clean and quiet. I would stay again.

10

Dylan

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean , polite staff , very quick and easy check in !

10

Michael

14 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable place to stay. The staff was very accommodating.

10

Brian

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room. Staff exceptional helpful and friendly.

8

Abigail

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a very needed stay, property let me in my room BEFORE check in when they found out I’ve been stranded and needed a place to stay. They had no problem with assisting me my room when I arrived on foot. Easy process & Cheap Stay $

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Location

Quiet setting a bit off the beaten path yet convenient to Carlinville and Route 66, and easy to find.

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Lisa

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old time ground floor hotel/motel. Easy parking, quiet, great staff at check-in, nice outdoor seating area, easy to locate.

8

Susan E

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Tresea

11 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was good. It was easy to locate, clean and staff was friendly.

10

Vallori

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Larry

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was convenient for my purposes and access for my boat was fine.

8

Ashley

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute and quiet motel

8

Brian

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint rustic mom and pop off the beaten path hotel.

10

Bronwyn

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful owners, very clean room and amazing quite location.

10

Geoffrey

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A nice, quiet place, a bit off the beaten path. I was looking for a place to stay before the eclipse, and here they were, not too far away, not charging ridiculous prices, and well worth the money!

8

Troy

26 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Good location

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited, often just coffee or packaged items, and selection was described as poor by some.

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Steven

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This motel needs lots of maintenance. Several signs saying to do this or not do that to make things work. It's very dated. Looks like 60's decor. This was probably a very nice motel 30 years ago. Breakfast was a pot of coffee and little packaged cupcakes. There was plenty of hot water and the AC worked fine but was a loud window unit stuck in the wall. The folks running the place were very nice and when I asked for a hair dryer, they immediately provided one bringing it to my room. I liked Carlinville. Great pizza place north of the square, etc. but I don't think I'd stay in the Carlin Villa again.

10

Ana

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Que no tienen cafe

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Troy

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Les

20 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and comfortable. Owner was very accommodating when we had a health-related cancellation. Continental Breakfast selection was poor.

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4 $81	5 $81	6 $81	7 $81	8 $81	9 $81	10 $81
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Carlin Villa Motel

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

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