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Top Beach Southern Illinois Hotels

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

2.5 out of 5
13277 Freeway Lane, Whittington, IL
  • 2 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whittington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (845 reviews)
"Always a nice place to stay while fishing a tournament on Rend Lake."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake
Mariner's Village Resort

Mariner's Village Resort

2.5 out of 5
1 Resort Drive, Carlyle, IL
  • 3 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carlyle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions West Access Marina and Governors Run Golf ...
"The room was dirty. When i got in the shower i thought i was going to fall through the bottom.i lifted the mat and the bottom of the shower was broken and they put some kind of glue to keep it together it was covered in what looked like black mold."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2023

Mariner's Village Resort
Quality Inn Effingham North

Quality Inn Effingham North

2.5 out of 5
1304 W Evergreen Drive, Effingham, IL
  • 4 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest
Stay at this hotel in Effingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (914 reviews)
"Comfy bed and normal food options. We were just passing through and needed a place to crash."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Quality Inn Effingham North
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