The Best Hotels Closest to North Dunes Nature Preserve in Zion for 2026

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, a vanity with a mirror, and a bathtub.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a stone backsplash, bar stools, and a large window with curtains.

A covered outdoor seating area with a white pergola, a table with chairs, and hanging flower baskets.

1. The Inn on Sheridan

2.5 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Ada

₩96,930

₩107,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Holiday Inn Express with a large parking lot and a covered area for check-in.

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

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, lifeguard chairs, and safety signs.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

3.1 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Robert

₩115,109

₩127,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and floral artwork on the walls.

A motel office with a parking lot and a sign for La La Motel.

A building entrance with a glass door marked "1401 OFFICE" and a vending machine to the left.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror, a telephone, and a towel rack.

3. LA VILLA MOTEL

2.1 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Christopher

₩81,111

₩94,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel with a flat roof and a large entrance area.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a large window providing a view of the city at night.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a shelf with various bottles.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the city at night.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kenosha

17.4 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Keith Irvin Khan

₩139,454

₩158,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a television, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a microwave.

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

A compact hotel kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and a coffee machine. There is a small desk with a chair and a television on the wall.

A tranquil pond with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a row of colorful apartment buildings.

5. Candlewood Suites Kenosha – Pleasant Prairie by IHG

16.2 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Matthew

₩181,263

₩205,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Wyndham hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone pillar entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a round coffee table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a blue chair, and a wooden wall.

A vending area with Pepsi, water, and other beverages, and shelves stocked with snacks and food items.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie

13.6 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Marsha

₩129,107

₩146,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living room with a large window, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and a decorative wall piece.

A large banquet hall with multiple round tables and chairs, ornate chandeliers, and large windows.

7. The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

13.9 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Leslie

₩116,455

₩132,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a landscaped garden and a sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a Starbucks counter.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a Starbucks sign.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

8. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

14.7 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Paul

₩167,569

₩187,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, two beds, a nightstand, and a framed abstract painting.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and several cars.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including pastries and hot food.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, a bed with white linens, a headboard with wall-mounted lights, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

15.4 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Mackenzie

₩129,663

₩145,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

An outdoor seating area with blue and yellow cushions, a fire pit, and a pergola.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard station, and a pool lift.

A hotel room with a grey sectional sofa, a small table, a lamp, a bed, a window with sheer curtains, a radiator, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with round tables and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

15.2 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Sharice

₩177,294

₩198,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious hotel lobby with a long bar area, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a 'Hilton Honors' sign, and a patterned wall.

A hotel with a stone facade, a fountain, and an American flag.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie

17.8 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Tyler

₩145,077

₩164,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including a sofa and chairs, and a table with a tray of food and drinks.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and artwork on the walls.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building with windows.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

12. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

15.8 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Vicente Beltran

₩140,248

₩157,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

A reception desk with a modern design, a flat-screen TV, and a decorative wall piece.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, yellow chairs, and a 'NO DIVING' sign.

A restaurant with a counter, chairs, a trash can, and a coffee machine.

13. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

14.7 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Pat

₩112,463

₩125,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a view of the sky at dusk.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, a bar, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

15.1 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Destiny

₩156,125

₩174,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a sign for DoubleTree by Hilton and Shelby Campbell's eatery & bar.

A spacious restaurant interior with high ceilings, multiple ceiling fans, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A spacious living area with a modern design, featuring a large sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.

15. Doubletree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha

13.9 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Luisa

₩139,956

₩158,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by seating areas and a tiled floor.

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a building number '7220', and a well-lit driveway.

A bar area with a football-themed ceiling and a variety of liquor bottles.

A self-service breakfast station with juice dispensers, a coffee maker, and a variety of food options.

16. Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie

17.6 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Kathy

₩95,580

₩115,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A multi-level wooden structure with a rope bridge, artificial rock formations, and a slide.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs.

17. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

14.4 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Elegria

₩205,079

₩233,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, framed pictures, a bedside table, and a window with blinds.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit display, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a sign indicating an entrance, and a parking lot.

18. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

18.3 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

alexa

₩118,086

₩136,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a desk, an orange chair, a bed, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, and a projector screen.

A laundry area with two front-loading washers, a coin-operated dryer, and a metal utility table.

A gym with two treadmills, a stationary bike, and a patterned floor.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pleasant Prairie-Kenosha by IHG

15.1 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

maureen

₩141,571

₩160,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and flagpole.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled flooring, and a covered bench.

A gym with exercise equipment, a water dispenser, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, artwork, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kenosha - Pleasant Prairie

17.8 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Ruslan

₩111,338

₩126,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to North Dunes Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Inn on Sheridan	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG	8.8 Excellent 355 reviews	View
LA VILLA MOTEL	6.6 88 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kenosha	9.6 Exceptional 441 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Kenosha – Pleasant Prairie by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 38 reviews	View

Top North Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

10/10 Excellent

"Beauty"

Illinois Beach Hotel

8/10 Good

"It’s a private area so it’s quiet at night which is nice. Access to the lake was enjoyable."

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great all around. Thank you."

Red Roof Inn Gurnee - Waukegan

10/10 Excellent

"Wondering stay at red roof inn! Shuttle to the naval base was great as well, if you’re coming to see a loved one graduate I can’t recommend this hotel and their staff enough!"

Baymont by Wyndham Gurnee

8/10 Good

"The staff was friendly. The room had a few imperfections and wear and tear in the bathroom. But a quote stay and close to Six Flags."

Doubletree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha

10/10 Excellent

"Would definitely stay here again!"

Other attractions near North Dunes Nature Preserve

Hosah Park

Explore the great outdoors at Hosah Park, a lovely green space in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park is just one of the places to see in Zion, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Edina Park

Explore the great outdoors at Edina Park, a lovely green space in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Shiloh Boulevard Park

After visiting Shiloh Boulevard Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Bethany Avenue Park

After visiting Bethany Avenue Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Unity Park

After visiting Unity Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Shiloh Park

Shiloh Park is just one of the places to see in Zion, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Zion City Hall

After visiting Zion City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Dunes Nature Preserve?

North Dunes Nature Preserve is located in Zion. Travelers like this family-friendly area for its beaches and lakeside setting. You'll find 44 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near North Dunes Nature Preserve?

The Inn on Sheridan is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from North Dunes Nature Preserve. Another good choice is Illinois Beach Hotel, located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near North Dunes Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from North Dunes Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Dunes Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near North Dunes Nature Preserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near North Dunes Nature Preserve?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near North Dunes Nature Preserve, click here.

What can I see and do near North Dunes Nature Preserve?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Carmel Park, Daniel Park, or Canaan Park. At Hosah Park, Elizabeth Park, and Edina Park, you can surround yourself with nature. Stopping by Illinois Beach State Park, North Point Marina, or Greenshire Golf Course is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for North Dunes Nature Preserve hotels

1. The Inn on Sheridan

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

3. LA VILLA MOTEL

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kenosha

5. Candlewood Suites Kenosha – Pleasant Prairie by IHG

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie

7. The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

8. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie

12. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

13. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

15. Doubletree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha

16. Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie

17. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

18. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pleasant Prairie-Kenosha by IHG

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kenosha - Pleasant Prairie

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Top North Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

Illinois Beach Hotel

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Red Roof Inn Gurnee - Waukegan

Baymont by Wyndham Gurnee

Doubletree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha

Other attractions near North Dunes Nature Preserve

Hosah Park

Elizabeth Park

Edina Park

Shiloh Boulevard Park

Bethany Avenue Park

Unity Park

Shiloh Park

Zion City Hall

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