The Best Hotels Closest to North Dunes Nature Preserve in Zion for 2026

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a stone backsplash, bar stools, and a large window with curtains.

A covered outdoor seating area with a white pergola, a table with chairs, and hanging flower baskets.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, a vanity with a mirror, and a bathtub.

1. The Inn on Sheridan

2.5 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

khristina

￥12,713

￥14,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A Holiday Inn Express with a large parking lot and a covered area for check-in.

A reception desk with a modern design, a blue and white geometric wall behind it, and a sign indicating it's a Holiday Inn Express Suites location.

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, lifeguard chairs, and safety signs.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a small table. There is a reception desk and a glass door leading outside.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

3.1 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Robert

￥12,541

￥13,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A building entrance with a glass door marked "1401 OFFICE" and a vending machine to the left.

A motel office with a parking lot and a sign for La La Motel.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and floral artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a small table, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

3. LA VILLA MOTEL

2.1 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Christopher

￥9,703

￥11,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a television, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a microwave.

A tranquil pond with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a row of colorful apartment buildings.

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a long table and chairs, and a corridor leading to other rooms.

4. Candlewood Suites Kenosha – Pleasant Prairie by IHG

16.2 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Matthew

￥16,986

￥19,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a flat roof and a large entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the city at night.

A fire pit with chairs around it, a pergola, and a brick wall in the background.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a large window providing a view of the city at night.

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kenosha

17.4 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Denis

￥19,372

￥21,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a landscaped garden and a sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a Starbucks sign.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a Starbucks counter.

6. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

14.7 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Kelly

￥22,944

￥25,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with multiple seating options, a television screen, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A spacious living room with a large window, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and a decorative wall piece.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

7. The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

13.9 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Joe

￥15,209

￥17,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Wyndham hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone pillar entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A restaurant with a green booth seating area, wooden tables, and chairs.

A vending area with Pepsi, water, and other beverages, and shelves stocked with snacks and food items.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a round coffee table.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie

13.6 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

debra

￥18,756

￥21,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, two beds, a nightstand, and a framed abstract painting.

A self-service beverage and snack area with refrigerated drink dispensers, shelves stocked with snacks, and a freezer.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and several cars.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including pastries and hot food.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

15.4 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Angelia. A

￥15,716

￥17,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor seating area with blue and yellow cushions, a fire pit, and a pergola.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard station, and a pool lift.

A hotel room with a grey sectional sofa, a small table, a lamp, a bed, a window with sheer curtains, a radiator, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for Towneplace Suites by Marriott.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

15.2 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Sharice

￥21,273

￥23,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet counter with various food items, including fruits, dairy products, and beverages.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including a sofa and chairs, and a table with a tray of food and drinks.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building with windows.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

11. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

15.8 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Anita Diane

￥17,885

￥20,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious hotel lobby with a long bar area, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views.

A hotel with a stone facade, a fountain, and an American flag.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a 'Hilton Honors' sign, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a blue sofa, and a TV.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie

17.8 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Tyler

￥18,485

￥20,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An interior with wooden floors, ceiling fans, and large windows.

A banquet hall with round tables, gold chairs, and white tablecloths.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.

A hotel with a sign for DoubleTree by Hilton and Shelby Campbell's eatery & bar.

13. Doubletree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha

13.9 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

garry

￥18,299

￥20,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A multi-story Wingate by Wyndham hotel with a central entrance, parking lot, and well-maintained landscaping.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, yellow chairs, and a 'NO DIVING' sign.

A restaurant with a counter, chairs, a trash can, and a coffee machine.

14. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

14.7 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Cynthia

￥14,259

￥15,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a view of the sky at dusk.

A reception area with a curved wooden desk, a digital screen, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the outside.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

15.1 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Antonio

￥18,733

￥20,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by seating areas and a tiled floor.

A bar area with a football-themed ceiling and a variety of liquor bottles.

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a building number '7220', and a well-lit driveway.

A self-service breakfast station with juice dispensers, a coffee maker, and a variety of food options.

16. Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie

17.6 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Alejandro

￥12,114

￥14,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a sign indicating an entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, framed pictures, a bedside table, and a window with blinds.

17. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

18.3 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Justin

￥12,780

￥14,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and flagpole.

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

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled flooring, and a covered bench.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, artwork, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kenosha - Pleasant Prairie

17.8 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Holly

￥13,318

￥15,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A multi-level wooden structure with a rope bridge, artificial rock formations, and a slide.

A spacious restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a hanging light fixture.

19. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

14.4 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Judith

￥24,532

￥27,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a bathroom with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A vending machine with snacks and drinks, a white table, and a wooden cabinet with storage drawers.

A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a large window.

20. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

14.2 km from North Dunes Nature Preserve

Jose

￥18,040

￥20,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to North Dunes Nature Preserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Inn on Sheridan	9.0 Wonderful 1,015 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG	8.6 Excellent 345 reviews	View
LA VILLA MOTEL	6.6 83 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Kenosha – Pleasant Prairie by IHG	9.8 Exceptional 27 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kenosha	9.6 Exceptional 434 reviews	View

Top North Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient, clean & quiet."

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and ambiance. Nice restaurant."

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

10/10 Excellent

"As I said the staff were helpful. Room was clean Did not like the fact that I had to request my room be cleaned and bed made as well as trash taken out. This was strange to us. Great location for us"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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Baymont by Wyndham Gurnee

8/10 Good

"amenities was great made the stay more enjoyable"

Other attractions near North Dunes Nature Preserve

Hosah Park

Explore the great outdoors at Hosah Park, a lovely green space in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park is just one of the places to see in Zion, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Edina Park

Explore the great outdoors at Edina Park, a lovely green space in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Shiloh Boulevard Park

After visiting Shiloh Boulevard Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Bethany Avenue Park

After visiting Bethany Avenue Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Unity Park

After visiting Unity Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Shiloh Park

Shiloh Park is just one of the places to see in Zion, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Zion City Hall

After visiting Zion City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Dunes Nature Preserve?

North Dunes Nature Preserve is located in Zion. Travelers like this family-friendly area for its beaches and lakeside setting. You'll find 44 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near North Dunes Nature Preserve?

The Inn on Sheridan is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from North Dunes Nature Preserve. Other good choices within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG and Illinois Beach Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near North Dunes Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from North Dunes Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Dunes Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near North Dunes Nature Preserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near North Dunes Nature Preserve?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near North Dunes Nature Preserve, click here.

What can I see and do near North Dunes Nature Preserve?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Canaan Park, Daniel Park, or Hosah Park. At Elizabeth Park, Edina Park, and Shiloh Park, you can surround yourself with nature. Stopping by Illinois Beach State Park, North Point Marina, or Greenshire Golf Course is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for North Dunes Nature Preserve hotels

1. The Inn on Sheridan

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

3. LA VILLA MOTEL

4. Candlewood Suites Kenosha – Pleasant Prairie by IHG

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kenosha

6. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

7. The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

11. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie

13. Doubletree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha

14. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

16. Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie

17. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kenosha - Pleasant Prairie

19. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

20. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

Compare popular hotels close to North Dunes Nature Preserve

Top North Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Baymont by Wyndham Gurnee

Other attractions near North Dunes Nature Preserve

Hosah Park

Elizabeth Park

Edina Park

Shiloh Boulevard Park

Bethany Avenue Park

Unity Park

Shiloh Park

Zion City Hall

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