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Our top choices for Carbondale family-friendly hotels

A casino floor with multiple slot machines and a 'Cashier' sign visible in the background.
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a sign for 'Restrooms', and a large chandelier.
A hotel reception desk with a modern chandelier, a sign indicating 'SPA' coming soon, and two receptionists at their stations.
A casino interior with slot machines, a large chandelier, and a carpeted floor.

1. Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
Carterville
₩167,666
₩186,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
An outdoor patio with stone fire pit, colorful striped sofas, and blue chairs.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a flag.
A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, cushioned chairs, a small sofa, a desk with a chair, a kitchenette, and a large window.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a reception desk.

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale
Carbondale
₩140,124
₩161,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale
A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.
A swimming pool with water slides, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and a patterned sofa.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a small table, and a chandelier.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG
Carbondale
₩138,047
₩158,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a sunshade, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork on the walls.

4. Best Western Saluki Inn

Best Western Saluki Inn
Carbondale
  • Family-friendly hotel near SIU offers free breakfast, arcade room, and indoor pool, 4 minutes away.
₩119,042
₩139,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Saluki Inn
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a door leading to a hallway.
A standard hotel bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink.
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area
Carbondale
  • Family fun thrives with indoor pool, free breakfast, and comfy beds near Southern Illinois University.
₩108,347
₩124,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area
A room with a brown sofa, a brown armchair, a patterned carpet, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a stack of towels on the wall.
A hotel with a Super 8 sign, multiple parking spaces, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a large painting.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale
Carbondale
  • Family paradise near Southern Illinois University—enjoy free breakfast, parking, and convenient amenities for all ages.
₩87,117
₩100,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and various appliances.
A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a covered parking area.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a television.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57
Marion
  • Family splash zone near Williamson County Fairgrounds offers indoor pool fun, a relaxing hot tub, and special kids' amenities.
₩127,593
₩153,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57
A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign and a 'Hampton Inn' sign.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar, and a sofa.
A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with a patterned armchair, and a reception counter with a computer and framed pictures.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a rack of dumbbells.

8. Hampton Inn Carbondale

Hampton Inn Carbondale
Carbondale
  • Splash with the family in the indoor pool, then relax in the hot tub—Hampton Inn Carbondale offers all-day fun for all ages.
₩121,897
₩140,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hampton Inn Carbondale
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.
A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror, a towel rack with folded towels, a toilet, and a towel dispenser.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by beige and red tiled flooring, and equipped with multiple ladders and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

9. Baymont by Wyndham Marion

Baymont by Wyndham Marion
Marion
  • Family fun starts here with our indoor pool and cozy rooms—a stone's throw from local fairgrounds and adventures.
₩114,592
₩137,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Baymont by Wyndham Marion
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.
An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and a brick building facade.
Lobby
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a ceiling with square vents.

10. Drury Inn & Suites Marion

Drury Inn & Suites Marion
Marion
  • Family-friendly indoor pool escape with free breakfast, dinner, and hot tub makes every stay fun for all ages.
₩87,103
₩104,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Drury Inn & Suites Marion
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Carbondale

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Carbondale

An outdoor patio with stone fire pit, colorful striped sofas, and blue chairs.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a flag.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital kiosk, and a refrigerated display case with beverages.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a reception desk.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale
Carbondale
₩140,124
₩161,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale
A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.
A swimming pool with water slides, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and a patterned sofa.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a small table, and a chandelier.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG
Carbondale
₩138,047
₩158,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a sunshade, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork on the walls.

Best Western Saluki Inn

Best Western Saluki Inn
Carbondale
₩119,042
₩139,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Saluki Inn
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a door leading to a hallway.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, lamp, and kitchenette.
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area
Carbondale
₩108,347
₩124,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area
A room with a brown sofa, a brown armchair, a patterned carpet, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hotel with a Super 8 sign, multiple parking spaces, and a brick facade.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, several tables and chairs, framed pictures on the walls, and a clock.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a large painting.

Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale
Carbondale
₩87,117
₩100,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale
Room
A golf course with a flagstick, trees, and a water hazard.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and various appliances.
A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a covered parking area.

Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57
Marion
₩127,593
₩153,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57
A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign and a 'Hampton Inn' sign.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar, and a sofa.
A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with a patterned armchair, and a reception counter with a computer and framed pictures.
A lobby with a patterned carpet, a yellow armchair, a glass door entrance, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

Hampton Inn Carbondale

Hampton Inn Carbondale
Carbondale
₩121,897
₩140,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hampton Inn Carbondale
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.
A breakfast area with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a toaster, and a sign reading "Breakfast Corner".
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by beige and red tiled flooring, and equipped with multiple ladders and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Baymont by Wyndham Marion

Baymont by Wyndham Marion
Marion
₩114,592
₩137,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Baymont by Wyndham Marion
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.
An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and a brick building facade.
Lobby
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a ceiling with square vents.

Drury Inn & Suites Marion

Drury Inn & Suites Marion
Marion
₩87,103
₩104,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Drury Inn & Suites Marion
A modern living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a large wall clock, and a cozy seating area.
A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and tables, with a high ceiling and natural light from windows.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a welcome mat, and framed artwork on the wall.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL
Marion
₩111,510
₩133,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Carbondale

An outdoor patio with stone fire pit, colorful striped sofas, and blue chairs.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a flag.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital kiosk, and a refrigerated display case with beverages.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a reception desk.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale
Carbondale
₩140,124
₩161,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale
A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.
A swimming pool with water slides, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and a patterned sofa.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a small table, and a chandelier.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG
Carbondale
₩138,047
₩158,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG
A modern spa room with a large hot tub, a glass wall with a reflective pattern, and a ceiling with a skylight.
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a sign for 'Restrooms', and a large chandelier.
A hotel reception desk with a modern chandelier, a sign indicating 'SPA' coming soon, and two receptionists at their stations.
A casino interior with slot machines, a large chandelier, and a carpeted floor.

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
Carterville
₩167,666
₩186,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign and a 'Hampton Inn' sign.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar, and a sofa.
A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with a patterned armchair, and a reception counter with a computer and framed pictures.
A lobby with a patterned carpet, a yellow armchair, a glass door entrance, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

Hampton Inn Carbondale

Hampton Inn Carbondale
Carbondale
₩121,897
₩140,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hampton Inn Carbondale
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a door leading to a hallway.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, lamp, and kitchenette.
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area
Carbondale
₩108,347
₩124,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area
Room
A golf course with a flagstick, trees, and a water hazard.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and various appliances.
A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a covered parking area.

Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57
Marion
₩127,593
₩153,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57
A self-service breakfast area with a coffee machine, refrigerated display case, and various food items.
A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, a coffee machine, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A Best Western hotel with a parking lot and a covered entrance.

Best Western Marion Hotel

Best Western Marion Hotel
Marion
₩102,584
₩123,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Marion Hotel
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.
A breakfast area with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a toaster, and a sign reading "Breakfast Corner".
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by beige and red tiled flooring, and equipped with multiple ladders and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Baymont by Wyndham Marion

Baymont by Wyndham Marion
Marion
₩114,592
₩137,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Baymont by Wyndham Marion
A hotel lobby with wooden beams, a reception desk, a coffee machine, and a display of food items.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a television.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and various appliances.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a countertop.

Quality Inn & Suites Marion

Quality Inn & Suites Marion
Marion
₩95,292
₩114,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Quality Inn & Suites Marion
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Top Carbondale Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"how clean and easy access to everything"
VICKIE 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG
Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

8/10 Good
"Nice place for an overnight stay. Staff was great, rooms were roomy, bed was comfortable. Older property that needs a little updating but it didn’t bother us any. We had a great stay."
Kaye 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area
Hampton Inn Carbondale

Hampton Inn Carbondale

10/10 Excellent
"Super friendly staff!"
Geoffrey 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Hampton Inn Carbondale
Quality Inn Carbondale University area

Quality Inn Carbondale University area

10/10 Excellent
"Easy to check in good staffs"
Emma 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Quality Inn Carbondale University area

Frequently asked questions

What's Carbondale like for family-friendly vacations?
The welcoming destination of Carbondale is a great choice if you've been considering a vacation with the kids. The sporting events, restaurants, and hiking trails are just a few things that make this an attractive spot for a family vacation. Take to the air and fly into Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), which is located 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel when traveling with kids to Carbondale?
Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area is a hotel with an indoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Carbondale?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 76°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 39°F. Average annual precipitation for Carbondale is 56 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Carbondale?
While you are visiting Carbondale, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as Banterra Center and African American Museum of Southern Illinois. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like MTN Dew Park and Makanda Boardwalk.
What's the best way for us to get around Carbondale?
To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Carbondale Station. Carbondale might not have many public transit options so consider renting a car to explore more.

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