The Best Hotels Closest to Buffalo Rock State Park in Ottawa for 2026

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A rustic cabin with a dining area, a bicycle, and a sign reading "Vangelis".

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a window with a view of greenery, a built-in dishwasher, and a small countertop with various kitchen items.

A rustic cabin with a covered porch, a car parked nearby, and a dirt path leading through a forest.

1. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

8.8 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Brittany

₩203,720

₩285,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a modern wall design, and overhead lighting.

A conference room with a large table, yellow chairs, water bottles, and framed artwork on the walls.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

8 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Keith

₩170,213

₩188,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, air conditioning units, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large waterfall painting on the wall.

A memorial with a brick pathway, surrounded by greenery and multiple flags.

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

8.1 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Samantha

₩95,695

₩106,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern kitchen with large windows, a buffet counter, and a chalkboard menu.

An indoor swimming pool with blue walls, multiple lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

4. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

8.5 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Amy

₩226,705

₩251,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a ceiling fan. There are potted plants and a white fence around the pool.

A reception desk with a stone facade, a 'Days Inn' mat, and a 'Check in Time' sign.

A shelf with various packaged food items, including coffee creamer and other dairy products.

A Days Inn hotel with a brick facade, a large sign, and a parking area.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

14.4 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Deborah

₩107,355

₩119,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a kitchen area, and a fireplace.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, tiled walls, and a view of parked cars outside.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

8.3 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

V. Joy

₩196,053

₩217,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A pool area with a clear blue pool, white walls, and arched windows.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a coffee station, and a view of the parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, a large window with a nature view, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

7. Best Western Oglesby Inn

14.6 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Diana

₩132,686

₩147,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with steps and lounge chairs, large arched windows, and a tiled floor.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flag, and a landscaped area with plants.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a sign reading "Comfort Inn," and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a TV, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

8. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

8.4 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Neveah

₩135,567

₩150,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A dining area with wooden flooring, tables, and chairs. There are ceiling fans, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

A wooden table with a sign, brochures, a vase of flowers, and decorative pumpkins.

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Quality Inn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

9. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

18.7 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Scott

₩100,587

₩113,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A reception desk with a waterfall mural in the background and a sign that reads "wake up on the bright side PERU".

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding wooden walls and large arched windows.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden panel walls, and large arched windows.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

18.6 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Jymea

₩120,623

₩136,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A sign for a Relax Inn with a parking symbol.

A room with a vending machine, a small table, and a wall-mounted refrigerator.

A bed with floral bedding, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted light switch.

A row of white commercial washers with instructions taped to them.

11. Relax Inn

19.9 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Brayden

₩75,993

₩84,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, columns, and a brick facade.

A swimming pool with chairs and tables along the side, large windows with a view of trees, and recessed lighting.

A reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen, and a wall with geometric patterns.

A modern breakfast bar with labeled sections for bakery, fruit, cereal, and coffee.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

18.7 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Clint

₩221,143

₩249,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception desk with a glass panel design, a framed welcome sign, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a cityscape view, a round mirror, and a green chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a large framed cityscape mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and sink.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

18.8 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Edwin

₩80,885

₩91,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, a built-in microwave, and a door with a handle.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple entry points, and a parking lot.

A store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a wall with geometric patterns.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

18.7 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Alma

₩192,528

₩217,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A log cabin-style building with a covered entrance, a landscaped area with rocks and shrubs, and a clear sky.

An indoor water park with a large pool, waterfalls, and a wooden play structure.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and large windows.

A spacious bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a large window providing natural light.

15. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

8.5 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Sue

₩146,960

₩167,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern lounge area with blue chairs, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.

A reception desk with a black countertop, wooden paneling, and a patterned glass partition.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.

A snack shelf stocked with various chips and snacks, a small refrigerator with beverages, and a freezer with frozen goods.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

18.7 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Drew

₩167,667

₩189,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television on top of a cabinet, a refrigerator, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet.

17. Surrey Motel

7.8 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Megan

₩88,457

₩98,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and a sign that reads "EXPRESS START BREAKFAST".

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A conference room with multiple tables and orange chairs, equipped with water bottles and papers.

A reception area with two reception desks, a modern wall design, and a wooden partition.

18. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

8 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

"The lobby was bright and clean and welcoming. Staff at the desk was friendly and helpful. He even calmed my fear of impending storms with nowhere to go by assuring me we could take shelter on main level in the bathroom. Our room was the cleanest we have been in for a very long time. Appreciate their thoughtful attention to small details such as hand soap and lotion both in pumps by the bathroom sink, all items you'll need to shower if you've forgotten yours, both soft and hard pillows and...

Anthony

₩175,162

₩194,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

A living room with a red sofa, two side tables with lamps, a beige armchair, and a coffee table.

A gym with exercise equipment, including treadmills and dumbbells, and a water dispenser.

19. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

8.4 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Zack

₩102,530

₩113,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor area with a table and chairs, a lawn, and two trees.

A sign for Tou-Res Motel advertising low daily and weekly rates, kitchenettes, cable TV, and clean comfortable rooms.

A small, single-story motel with a 'No Vacancy' sign, a parking area, and a tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a mirror.

20. Tourest Motel

19.9 km from Buffalo Rock State Park

Sidney

₩108,561

₩120,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Buffalo Rock State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy	9.8 Exceptional 286 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 650 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)	9.2 Wonderful 693 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Buffalo Rock State Park Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

10/10 Excellent

"Every Fairfield hotel we have stayed in the last year has been excellent!! Keep it up!"

Best Western Oglesby Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very nice place and worth the little detour off of I-80 because they allow dogs."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"z"

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks"

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

8/10 Good

"Good value while passing through."

Surrey Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent internet."

Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel In the area clean and convenient"

Other attractions near Buffalo Rock State Park

A historical marker in a park with a paved path and trees.

Washington Square Park

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

While this spot is named for George Washington, it is actually more famous as a historic site related to another great president, Abraham Lincoln.

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A building with a flagpole, a flag, and a leafless tree.

Appellate Court

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Appellate Court is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A narrow canyon with steep rock walls and a small stream at the bottom.

Starved Rock State Park

9.4/10 (534 reviews)

The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

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Illinois Canyon Trailhead

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Illinois Canyon Trailhead during your travels to Ottawa. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo

9.2/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo during your travels to Ottawa. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Reddick Mansion

You can find out about the history of Ottawa with a trip to Reddick Mansion. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Mix's Trading Post

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mix's Trading Post during your stay in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

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LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum during your travels in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Buffalo Rock State Park?

Buffalo Rock State Park is located in a welcoming area of Ottawa that travelers like for its parks and hiking. You'll find 59 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Buffalo Rock State Park?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 4.9 mi (8 km) from Buffalo Rock State Park. Another good option is KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND, located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Buffalo Rock State Park?

Expedia has 59 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Buffalo Rock State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Buffalo Rock State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Buffalo Rock State Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Buffalo Rock State Park?

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What can I see and do near Buffalo Rock State Park?

Explore nature at Washington Square Park and Illinois Canyon Trailhead. Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo, Starved Rock State Park, or Starved Rock State Park are some local sights worth checking out. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Reddick Mansion and Appellate Court.

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1. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

4. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

7. Best Western Oglesby Inn

8. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

9. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

11. Relax Inn

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

15. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

17. Surrey Motel

18. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

19. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

20. Tourest Motel

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Top Buffalo Rock State Park Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

Best Western Oglesby Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

Surrey Motel

Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

Other attractions near Buffalo Rock State Park

Washington Square Park

Appellate Court

Starved Rock State Park

Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo

Reddick Mansion

Mix's Trading Post

LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

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