Southern Illinois Beach Holidays 2026

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Top Beach Southern Illinois Hotels

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

13277 Freeway Lane Whittington IL

2 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whittington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

"The only thing I didn’t really care for was there wasn’t much for the breakfast and no hairdryer in the bathroom or room other than that it was clean and staff was friendly and it was quiet and convenient"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Mariner's Village Resort

1 Resort Drive Carlyle IL

3 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

Stay at this beach hotel in Carlyle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions West Access Marina and Governors Run Golf Course ...

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 10 Mar 2023

Quality Inn Effingham North

1304 W Evergreen Drive Effingham IL

4 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

Stay at this hotel in Effingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)

Travellers like: near the beach, indoor pool

Travellers say...

"The breakfast was excellent - a lot of choices both jot and cold. There were things to grab an go and some things that could be enjoyed at a table. The attendant who checked us in was outstanding. Super welcoming. He also helkped me resolve a small issue I had prior to check0n. I had called and spoke ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

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