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Motel Sun Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Illinois Beach State Park

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Two comfortable beds with headboards and bedside tables, each with a lamp and a picture frame above.
Stroll through the serene hotel hallway, lined with lush greenery and a large mirror.
Guests can park their vehicles in the covered area, which offers easy access to the building.
Guests can enjoy serene waterfront views from the marina, surrounded by docked yachts.
Welcome to our hotel, where a beautifully lit archway leads to the main building with a flat roof and large windows.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
301 Sheridan Road, Winthrop Harbor, IL, 60096

What's nearby

  • Illinois Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Pleasant Prairie RecPlex - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Carthage College - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Bristol Renaissance Faire - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 26 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Winthrop Harbor Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Johnny'Z Pour House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shirl's Drive in of Zion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stone Creek Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel Sun Inn

Motel near Illinois Beach State Park
Located close to Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, Motel Sun Inn provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Motel Sun Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Sandpiper Inn Winthrop Harbor
Sandpiper Winthrop Harbor
Sun Inn Motel Winthrop Harbor
Sun Inn Motel
Sun Winthrop Harbor
Sun Inn Motel
Motel Sun Inn Motel
Motel Sun Inn Winthrop Harbor
Motel Sun Inn Motel Winthrop Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel Sun Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Motel Sun Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel Sun Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Motel Sun Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel Sun Inn located?

Situated in Winthrop Harbor, this motel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Illinois Beach State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dinosaur Discovery Museum and Kenosha Public Museum. Civil War Museum and Pleasant Prairie RecPlex are also within 9 mi (15 km). Winthrop Harbor Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Motel Sun Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 233 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for price. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and quiet building. Clean and in a nice area. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in was clean and quiet and the location is very nice being close to the lake. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Great value for price. Would go again in an instant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute clean and relaxed place. And the staff was great and worked with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

A nice front desk manager
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

LaDonna

Motel room was updated with new wood floors furniture and linens. Very clean. The 78.00 was perfect since we just needed to sleep and leave early.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine but barely having hot water was ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

The building is showing it's wear and age, but the room was decent. You could tell the room had been renovated. Price and location worked for us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Camelia

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unkept.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, my stay was marred by some cleanliness issues. I noticed mold in the room and the air conditioning didn't seem to be fresh. The overall condition of the room wasn't up to par. Given these issues, I wouldn't recommend this hotel to others."
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice staff, pleasant stay. Older aging building.

The staff was very friendly and courteous. The building is older and more of a beach house type place. It is showing some serious signs of age and could use some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities are always clean and the lines and towels always smell clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
As outdated as this place is, you might be concerned, but the sheets were amazingly clean and fresh and the rooms were decent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a small, family-run property. They are doing a lot of work to update it. It was perfect for our overnight stay as a family!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that the linens were clean and smelled fresh. I like the room I stayed in because if it’s lighting and patio entrance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good value for the price. The building is a bit run down but my room was clean, comfortable, and quiet and the manager was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic and convieniant. Soft comfortable bed. Room was clean. Check in staff fast and efficient. Good value vending machine. Great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mahesh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great, but property is very old one
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Amenities
Parking is convenient and the building is clean inside and outside. The rooms are comfy and clean and free of smoke smell. The linens smell clean and fresh. The bathrooms are clean and all the white surfaces are white and towels are neatly folded.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lot was well lit and seeable from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fisherman’s friend

The gentleman at the front counter was incredibly accommodating and kind. Although the building appears old and outdated, it was actually quite clean. This isn’t someplace I would take my family on vacation, but for old fisherman that just needs a few hours of sleep in between sets it was perfect and priced right!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in a quaint town by the lake

Very nice, helpful staff. The room was actually kind of large and perfect for our little family. There was a king bed and a full size bed. Everything was very clean. The sheets smelled very clean. The hotel probably needs some updating but it is a roadside motel and was well worth it for the price, service, and cleanliness. It’s also near a beautiful beach and Marina, so I do recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023