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A La Quinta hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a clear view of the pool area.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sun-shaped artwork, multiple seating areas, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Steve

₩143,212

₩160,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a beige sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large glass doors.

A hotel lobby with a large indoor pool, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A treats section with a variety of snacks and beverages, including a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with items like Welch's and Bonde.

A modern living area with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

5.9 km from Lake Sara

Claire

₩168,020

₩186,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including a seating area with chairs and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, two monitors, a keyboard, and a mouse.

3. Best Western Delta Inn

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Susan

₩108,263

₩121,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a blue sofa, a brown leather chair, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a colorful carpet, and wooden pillars.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a TV on a wooden shelf, a white curtain, a lamp, a brown sofa, a small round table, and a patterned carpet.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Jeannette

₩139,829

₩155,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa set, a wooden staircase, and a large window.

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, blue seating area, a staircase, and a dining area.

5. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

6.8 km from Lake Sara

Chelsea

₩122,052

₩136,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a green accent wall.

A hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, a desk, and a television.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance and a stone facade.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a coffee table.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kimberly

₩145,932

₩163,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a covered section.

A store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a display of ceramics.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including dumbbells, benches, and a squat rack.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, fruit display, and various food items.

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Steve

₩171,244

₩191,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, draped with white fabric and string lights, and a chandelier above.

A Holiday Inn lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a decorative ceiling light.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

8. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Penny

₩139,298

₩155,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a bathroom.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden beams, and brick walls.

A wooden interior with a pool area, a white chair, and a view of the pool through a glass door.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, a bed, and a patterned carpet.

9. Quality Inn Effingham North

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Stacy

₩103,160

₩114,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a sign.

A building with a green roof, white columns, and a glass entrance.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a mirror above the bathtub.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Sonya

₩110,377

₩122,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and weight machines.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a sign reading "Baymont by Wyndham".

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

5.8 km from Lake Sara

Laura

₩99,233

₩110,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a blue mat, and two potted plants.

A hotel gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a sign that reads 'Coffee Anyone?'

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Arthur

₩74,830

₩83,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and two wall-mounted shelves above the sink.

A spacious kitchen area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A compact bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves.

13. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

6.7 km from Lake Sara

patricia

₩90,424

₩101,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A Rodeway Inn with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a large sign.

A hotel lobby with a blue sign reading "Rodeway Inn," a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A stacked washer and dryer unit in a hallway with a patterned carpet and wooden doors.

14. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

6 km from Lake Sara

Martha

₩91,175

₩101,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and American flags.

A spacious kitchen with a long counter, a dining area with chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

15. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

6.7 km from Lake Sara

YANZHIHONG

₩70,312

₩78,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and several cars parked in front.

A wall-mounted TV, a white marble console table with three vases of flowers, and a gold metal base.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

6.1 km from Lake Sara

sharon

₩84,574

₩94,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two round tables, and a sofa.

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

14 km from Lake Sara

Heidi

₩143,265

₩154,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a framed picture, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered section, and string lights.

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

₩215,685

₩215,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Sara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 795 reviews	View
Best Western Delta Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham	9.0 Wonderful 518 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Effingham Central	8.8 Excellent 694 reviews	View

Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

8/10 Good

"The room did not smell great when I initially checked in. It improved the next day and was fine for the remainder of the stay. Lovely complimentary breakfast."

Quality Inn Effingham North

8/10 Good

"Overall the stay was fine. The pillows were small and not very comfortable, the sink was very small. But the rooms were clean and actually quiet. Great location to restaurants and events. Breakfast was ok, staff was friendly."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfy bed. Almost felt like memory foam or something. Rooms were very clean. Hot water & tea being available in lobby 24/7 was a really nice amenity. Breakfast buffet was decent- I do wish they had some yogurt & fresh fruit though. Would definitely stay here again."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

10/10 Excellent

"nice place"

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk lady was helpful and nice. Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast runs low fast"

Spillway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff Helpful Accomadating"

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing"

Studio 6 Effingham, Il

10/10 Excellent

"great value & location, nice, comfortable, clean,studio 6, as always very dog friendly"

Other attractions near Lake Sara

A large white cross monument in a grassy field with trees and buildings in the background.

Cross at the Crossroads

8.8/10 (109 reviews)

Find out about the history of Effingham when you take a trip to Cross at the Crossroads. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A nighttime aerial view of a town with illuminated buildings and a parking lot filled with cars.

Village Square Mall

7.4/10 (80 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Village Square Mall during your visit to Effingham. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Cardinal Golf Course

7.2/10 (26 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Effingham at Cardinal Golf Course. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Effingham Performance Center

8.0/10 (128 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Effingham Performance Center during your trip to Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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TREC Calico Trail

7.6/10 (34 reviews)

You can take time to visit TREC Calico Trail during your travels to Effingham. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Bliss Park

7.6/10 (23 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bliss Park, a lovely green space in Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Ballard Nature Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ballard Nature Center in Altamont. Take in the entertainment venues and countryside in this family-friendly area.

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Effingham County Fairgrounds

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Effingham County Fairgrounds during your trip to Altamont. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Sara?

Lake Sara is located in Effingham. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake Sara?

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Lake Sara. Other good choices within 5 miles include Baymont by Wyndham Effingham and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL.

How many hotels will I find near Lake Sara?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Sara.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Sara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Lake Sara.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Sara?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lake Sara, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Lake Sara?

Attractions like Effingham Performance Center and Mid America Motorworks, My Garage Museum highlight the local culture. Explore nature at TREC Calico Trail and Bliss Park. Cross at the Crossroads and Cardinal Golf Course are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Lake Sara hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

3. Best Western Delta Inn

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

5. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

8. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

9. Quality Inn Effingham North

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

13. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

14. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

15. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

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Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

Quality Inn Effingham North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

Spillway Motel

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

Studio 6 Effingham, Il

Other attractions near Lake Sara

Cross at the Crossroads

Village Square Mall

Cardinal Golf Course

Effingham Performance Center

TREC Calico Trail

Bliss Park

Ballard Nature Center

Effingham County Fairgrounds

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