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A log cabin-style building with a covered entrance, a landscaped area with rocks and shrubs, and a clear sky.

A spacious bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a large window providing natural light.

An indoor water park with a large pool, waterfalls, and a wooden play structure.

A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies and stone pillars.

1. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2.3 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Marcus

₹11,300

₹12,917 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, air conditioning units, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

A restaurant with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

A memorial with a brick pathway, surrounded by greenery and multiple flags.

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

13.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Samantha

₹6,780

₹7,524 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window with a view.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and blue cushions, adjacent to a building with large windows and a brick facade.

A breakfast buffet area with a display of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign indicating the type of food, and a patterned wall in the background.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Keith

₹11,680

₹12,962 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern lounge area with blue chairs, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.

A gym with treadmills, a mirrored wall, and a rack of dumbbells.

A snack shelf stocked with various chips and snacks, a small refrigerator with beverages, and a freezer with frozen goods.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

12.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Drew

₹11,879

₹13,421 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rustic cabin with a dining area, a bicycle, and a sign reading "Vangelis".

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a window with a view of greenery, a built-in dishwasher, and a small countertop with various kitchen items.

A compact cabin with a wooden interior, a small kitchenette, a bench with cushions, and a window offering a view of trees.

5. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

15.1 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Maria

₹14,434

₹20,234 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern kitchen with large windows, a buffet counter, and a chalkboard menu.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee station.

An indoor swimming pool with blue walls, multiple lounge chairs, and potted plants.

6. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

13.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Amy

₹16,062

₹17,826 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with steps and lounge chairs, large arched windows, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a TV, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a sign reading "Comfort Inn," and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flag, and a landscaped area with plants.

7. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

13.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

molly

₹9,605

₹10,660 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a ceiling fan. There are potted plants and a white fence around the pool.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and artwork on the walls.

A shelf with various packaged food items, including coffee creamer and other dairy products.

A reception desk with a stone facade, a 'Days Inn' mat, and a 'Check in Time' sign.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

8.3 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Deborah

₹7,606

₹8,441 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A pool area with a clear blue pool, white walls, and arched windows.

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

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a coffee station, and a view of the parking lot.

9. Best Western Oglesby Inn

8.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Vivian

₹9,401

₹10,433 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with wooden flooring, tables, and chairs. There are ceiling fans, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a blue and white color scheme.

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

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Quality Inn.

10. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Scott

₹7,127

₹8,052 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding wooden walls and large arched windows.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden panel walls, and large arched windows.

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a parking lot in front.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

12.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Jymea

₹8,632

₹9,752 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception desk with a glass panel design, a framed welcome sign, and a patterned wall.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and sink.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a cityscape view, a round mirror, and a green chair.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Super 8".

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

12.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Edwin

₹7,027

₹7,939 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, columns, and a brick facade.

A modern breakfast bar with labeled sections for bakery, fruit, cereal, and coffee.

A reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen, and a wall with geometric patterns.

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

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Greggor

₹15,668

₹17,702 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a kitchen area, and a fireplace.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, tiled walls, and a view of parked cars outside.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

13.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

V. Joy

₹13,890

₹15,416 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and a sign that reads "EXPRESS START BREAKFAST".

A conference room with multiple tables and orange chairs, equipped with water bottles and papers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A fitness room with treadmills and elliptical machines, a black mat, and a patterned carpet.

15. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

"The lobby was bright and clean and welcoming. Staff at the desk was friendly and helpful. He even calmed my fear of impending storms with nowhere to go by assuring me we could take shelter on main level in the bathroom. Our room was the cleanest we have been in for a very long time. Appreciate their thoughtful attention to small details such as hand soap and lotion both in pumps by the bathroom sink, all items you'll need to shower if you've forgotten yours, both soft and hard pillows and...

Anthony

₹11,780

₹13,135 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A gym with various exercise equipment, a motivational wall, and a view of the outdoors.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A lobby with two yellow patterned chairs, a small table with a printer, and a colorful mural of a building with a clock.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Alma

₹13,641

₹15,411 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television on top of a cabinet, a refrigerator, and a patterned carpet.

A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Surrey Motel

13.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Megan

₹6,267

₹6,956 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor area with a table and chairs, a lawn, and two trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of parked cars outside.

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

A small, single-story motel with a 'No Vacancy' sign, a parking area, and a tree in the foreground.

18. Tourest Motel

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Ashley

₹7,179

₹7,967 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A glass-enclosed jacuzzi with a white towel hanging on the door, beige tiled walls, and a chrome faucet.

A swimming pool in a residential area with houses in the background.

A playground with a slide and a swing set in a grassy area.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and a sliding door to a balcony.

19. Daniel's Motel

9.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

James

₹10,084

₹11,192 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a coffee station, a seating area with a red chair, and a potted plant.

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

A living room with a red sofa, two side tables with lamps, a beige armchair, and a coffee table.

20. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

14 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Angela

₹7,668

₹8,510 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock	7.2 Good 1,010 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 653 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru	9.0 Wonderful 691 reviews	View
Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy	9.8 Exceptional 293 reviews	View

Top Illinois Waterway Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

8/10 Good

"Park is a bit of a challenge. Not alot of room."

Best Western Oglesby Inn

8/10 Good

"Overall, everything was fine."

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Solid hotel for an overnight stay."

Other attractions near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Starved Rock State Park

9.4/10 (534 reviews)

The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

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Mix's Trading Post

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mix's Trading Post during your stay in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

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Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

7.8/10 (74 reviews)

Bring your family to Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Utica. Amble around this family-friendly area's parks or seek out the hiking trails.

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LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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August Hill Winery Tasting Room

9.0/10 (37 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at August Hill Winery Tasting Room during your travels to Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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Deer Park Country Club

7.8/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Oglesby at Deer Park Country Club. Wander around the parks in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Illinois Canyon Trailhead

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Illinois Canyon Trailhead during your travels to Ottawa. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center is located in a welcoming area of Ottawa that travellers like for its parks and hiking. You'll find 50 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a free water park and 2 bars. It's located 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. Another good choice is Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock, located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

What can I see and do near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Bring the family to Mix's Trading Post, Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Dickinson House while you're checking out the area near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Starved Rock State Park, August Hill Winery Tasting Room and Matthiessen State Park while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Buffalo Rock State Park and LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum.

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Our top choices for Illinois Waterway Visitor Center hotels

1. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

5. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

6. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

7. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

9. Best Western Oglesby Inn

10. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

15. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

17. Surrey Motel

18. Tourest Motel

19. Daniel's Motel

20. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

Compare popular hotels close to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Top Illinois Waterway Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

Best Western Oglesby Inn

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

Other attractions near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Starved Rock State Park

Mix's Trading Post

Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

August Hill Winery Tasting Room

Deer Park Country Club

Illinois Canyon Trailhead

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