Name: Karakahl Country Inn
Address: 101 Perimeter Road Mount Horeb,Perimeter Road, Mount Horeb, Mount Horeb, Mount Horeb, WI 53572, United States of America
Rating: 6

Air conditioning

24-hour reception

Elevator/lift

Smoke-free property

Heating

Express check-in/check-out

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Terrace

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Non-smoking rooms

Soundproof rooms

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Fridge

Cable TV

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Iron and board

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Wake-up service

Telephone

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Vending machine

Microwave oven

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Billiards

Sun Deck

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Offsite parking reservations required

Parking

Swimming pool

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Pool and beach

Business center

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Playroom

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Pets

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Mt. Horeb Area Museum

Dane County Regional Airport

Karakahl Country Inn

Mount Horeb

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DO NOT STAY HERE! DO NOT PASS GO AND COLLECT 200 DOLLARS. SLEEPING IN YOUR CAR IN A PARKING LOT IS A BETTER OPTION.

DO. NOT. BOOK. THIS. MOTEL. 

I suspect this was once a cute little motel, but that is absolutely not the case as of August 2022.

I made a one night reservation for a king room via booking.com two months earlier. I've used this app for at least 5 years now with no issue.

Upon arrival, the motel looked in worse shape than I anticipated, but for 100 bucks, I can deal. I went into the office and there was another guest trying to check in. They had used Expedia and the desk clerk couldn't find their reservation. They eventually got it worked out and they were on their way. I gave my name and told the clerk I had used booking. They found my reservation quickly, only to say "We have no king rooms left, so you'll get a double, alright?"

No? Not alright. I asked how this was possible and the clerk said "I sold out all of the rooms so there are none left. You get a double now."

"There are no singles of any kind left at all?"

"You get a double now."

After some back and forth about how this is NOT how reservations work, I finally told them I wanted a discount if I had to take a double. 

"You're already getting a discount. Doubles cost more than kings and I'm charging you for a king."

More arguing. I finally left. This whole scene took approximately 10 minutes. I go back to the car and pull into a spot to start looking for another place to stay.... no cell service. At this point, my husband and I decide to go back into town to get this figured out. As we are driving out of the lot, the clerk appears again. They now magically have a king jacuzzi suite to offer.

WHAT?! 

I ask the clerk why they lied. "I have a jacuzzi suite for you" is all they kept saying. This person absolutely refused to answer any of my questions. I finally concede because I know finding another room is going to be difficult (the Crossfit games were going on in nearby Madison.)

We get the key and head to the room. The door that leads to the hallways doesn't have a lock....

We get to our room and, welp, it hasn't been cleaned since last use. Towels on the floor, bed disheveled. I take a deep breath and call the front desk from the hotel phone. It rings 20 times. I hang up and try again.

"Hello?"

"Hi, this is room 211. We just checked in and our room has not been cleaned."

"OH! I'm so sorry! I'll come clean it now."

The clerk appears within one minute. (There must be hallways I don't know about because we are on the complete opposite side of the building.)

What happened next, I still can't quite process...

"I haven't rented out this room before. I don't know how this happened?"

"Huh? What do you mean you haven't rented this?"

"I mean I don't know who was in here. I have one key and you have the other."

The clerk proceeds to tell various stories about not being here last week (or for two weeks, they kept changing the timeline.) Someone introduced as their wife appeared in the midst of this too, and they both acted like "Yes, this is weird, but not problematic."

The clerk/owner* seemed slightly annoyed when I asked how they could guarantee we wouldn't get murdered here since clearly folks are coming in and out without their knowledge. (*Maybe? They said something about having either recently buying the motel or having recently sold it.)

Their response was to now offer a reduced rate double. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

Alright Ashton, come on out, we've clearly been "Punk'd". Right?

Nope. The Karakahl Country Inn (aka The Murderlurdle Inn ™️ ) has multiple charges on our card and it seems like we are gonna have a good ol fraud situation to address. *sigh*

Again, I wasn't expecting anything amazing. But I also know Mount Horeb has put a lot of work into their adorable town and never in a million years expected an experience like this at any business there, especially not at one of only 2 visitor lodging options. 

Again I repeat... DO NOT STAY HERE!

DO NOT BOOK THIS MOTEL

I have been here many times over the years. I've always found this place charming , accommodating, quiet, safe and reasonably priced.  It seems they have done some refreshing since I've been here last as my room is still mid-century modern charming but with fresh paint and bathroom etc.  I noticed they're installing new windows around the pool and confirmed with the owner it should finally be reopened next year.

I love this place!

06/25/20 Cancelled my reservation immediately when I pulled up to the property.  Had made a reservation at this location because of its proximity to Cave of the Mounds.  The Inn is a run down mess, nothing like its pictures or description.  Do not stay here.

Run down mess

Do not go here there is mold in bathrooms they dont clean under beds they charge to much and cops are there almost every day and they tell u you have to go bed by a certin time fights going on drugs being sold

Mold

Stayed here on and off for years. The place has made some great update since my first stay, but still has a long way to go. Some rooms are great (mainly 200-214), while others are pretty rough and have the constant smell of marijuana (216-234). Many broken items throughout: windows, fridges, TVs, lamps, A/C & Heating units, etc. depending on what room you're in. Closer to room 234 the smellier it gets. They have cardboard "boarding up" the broken windows, chairs, tables, and such out front, pretty hard to miss the eye sore. They also have weird schedules and are making tons of noise between midnight and 5am, whether it be blasting music, fighting, screaming, partying, etc. Wouldn't recommend for those travelling with children, some rough characters live there permanently. However, if you need a cheap place  to crash and shower (as I did), this is a great choice. Very friendly staff. No pool, breakfast, fitness center, etc. - Just a room with a bed, bath, TV and fridge. Pay cash, they give a huge discount.

OK Rooms, Terrible Smell

We stayed here because it was the only place we could find in town which would accept our dog. Unless something changes this will be the last time we stay in the delightful town of Mt. Horeb.  First the good things: our room was clean, the bed was comfortable, there seemed to be some attempt to upgrade although the acid green and orange colour scheme was a bit remarkable.  BUT ...
The first thing we noticed entering the room was it reeked of pot.  This continued on and off to a greater or lesser degree throughout our 3-day stay. The neighbours in room 234 next door had lots of coming and going, with late nights and early departures which included much noise.  The walls are paper thin.  One night they giggled and laughed and talked and toked all night long. I'd tend to suspect there was more than just canabis being consumed. The room was obviously used as a residence, and the glass in front was smashed in and covered with cardboard.

I was nervous about complaining while we were there since we had no option and didn't want the neighbours taking revenge.  But after we left I emailed the management and told them what was going on.  They said they were sorry and when we came back they'd make sure we didn't stay in that room!  The behaviour of their tenants didn't seem to bother them a bit. But someone will stay there and have to endure this... and we'll certainly not be back.

Incidentally, the pool is not in use ... and once this was a fine looking building, but now significanly deteriorated.  Too bad.

Something funny going on here

Excellent!!! I have to say from the outside it looked a little iffy but we took a chance for the price. OUTSTANDING ROOMS!! newly remodeled and spacious and fantastic!! Definatley worth it. We didn't need a pool, so no worries there but it did advertise one and it is under construction. FYI

Underestimated 

This was once our favorite karakahl country inn and it is high on our list but room remodeling was rather cheaply and updated property with excellent service. Staff is awesome and friendly. Rooms are modern and clean. I felt safe and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The rooms were recently renovated and are nice. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to the Mount Horeb area.

”Great hotel in a great location”

The the parking lot was not plowed and difficult to drive on. I had to ask for toilet paper. The place is mostly used as a apartment complex. Our room neighbor had a hooker come to his room.
Never again

Poorly maintained, Hookers present

Walked into the room - it was about 50 degrees.  We turned up the heat, went to dinner and when we returned, it hadn't gotten any warmer.  The snow was not cleared in the parking lot - it had snowed the week before.  There was also no water.  When we called the front desk to let them know, we were told they were aware and we would have water in another 1/2 hour.  To their credit, they were gracious about a refund.

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