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Top Beach Southwest Illinois Hotels

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

13277 Freeway Lane Whittington IL

1 hour drive from Southern Illinois University

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! (964 reviews)

"The lady at the counter was very nice and went over and above to get me something to eat during a tornado warning and pouring rain"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Mariner's Village Resort

1 Resort Drive Carlyle IL

3 hours drive from Southern Illinois University

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carlyle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions West Access Marina and Governors Run Golf ...

8/10 Very Good! (145 reviews)

"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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

14 Regency Park Dr Granite City IL

3 hours drive from Southern Illinois University

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Granite City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

7.6/10 Good! (533 reviews)

"Our room was clean, but the bathroom was something else. The bath tub had hair on the walls, the paint was peeling and bubbling, and the shower spayed all over the place."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

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