The Best Beach Hotels in Lake Forest, IL from ￥11,156 in 2026

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1. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

Lake Forest

￥21,740

￥24,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

Lake Forest

￥23,861

￥26,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters, pillowtop beds

3. The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt

Lake Forest

￥49,260

￥54,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

4. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

North Chicago

￥12,668

￥14,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

Deerfield

￥13,201

￥14,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

North Chicago

￥9,661

￥11,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

7. Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Vernon Hills by IHG

Vernon Hills

￥18,512

￥20,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

8. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

Vernon Hills

￥17,257

￥19,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Hyatt Regency Deerfield

8/10 Good

"Great location, very clean, halls on the lower floor needs updating and elevators need updating but over all a very nice hotel."

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The pool was not in service which was disappointing because it was hot. Other than that, I would highly recommend this hotel."

Frequently asked questions

What is Lake Forest like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its forests and lakeside setting, Lake Forest offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Lake Forest?

You can plan your beach trip with a look at the seasons in Lake Forest: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. Average annual precipitation for Lake Forest is 47 inches.

What is there to see and do around Lake Forest?

After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Forest Park Beach or North Beach for some quality time by the water. Discover the area's forests and shopping, and make time for local attractions like Lake Michigan and Lake Forest College. You can also pay a visit to Citadel Theatre Company or Conway Farms Golf Club for more to see and do.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Lake Forest?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Lake Forest more easily: Make your way to Lake Forest with a flight to Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), the closest major airport which is located 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from the city center. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from East Lake Forest Station or West Lake Forest Station.

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Our top choices for Lake Forest beach hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

3. The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt

4. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

7. Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Vernon Hills by IHG

8. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

9. Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Vernon Hills - Lake Forest

10. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

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Hyatt Regency Deerfield

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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Our top choices for Lake Forest beach hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

3. The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt

4. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

7. Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Vernon Hills by IHG

8. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

9. Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Vernon Hills - Lake Forest

10. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

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Top Lake Forest Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Deerfield

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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