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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
Settle in and relax at this hotel and enjoy the sunsets on the beach in Whittington, as you'll be not far from the beach.
8.8/10 Excellent! (823 reviews)
Good value
"Easy check-in, quiet. Set expectations low for the breakfast and you'll be fine."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 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
At this hotel, get ready to walk along the waves in Carlyle, as you'll be near the beach. Amenities at Mariner's Village Resort include a seasonal outdoor pool, ...

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"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 Mar 10, 2023

Mariner's Village Resort
Quality Inn Effingham
Quality Inn Effingham
2.5 out of 5
1304 W Evergreen Drive, Effingham, IL
  • 4 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest
Relax and unwind at this hotel and walk along the waves in Effingham, as you'll be not far from the beach. Amenities at Quality Inn Effingham include 2 outdoor ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (859 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, indoor pool

Travelers say...
"The room we stayed in was great...comfy bed, cold ac, direct tv, plenty of room, and very clean!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Quality Inn Effingham
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