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An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and large windows allowing natural light.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

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

1. Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

3.9 km from Lake Decatur

Derian

￥20,990

￥23,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a water feature, and a poolside lounge area.

A lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a staircase.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a patterned rug.

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

9.6 km from Lake Decatur

Glennis

￥20,245

￥22,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a parking lot, and well-maintained landscaping.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

3. Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

9.3 km from Lake Decatur

Celestine

￥22,447

￥24,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious living area with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa with red cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

4. Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

4.1 km from Lake Decatur

Melissa

￥11,821

￥13,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, wooden beams, and a high ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a Red Bull refrigerator, and a television screen.

5. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

10.5 km from Lake Decatur

Kayleen

￥10,547

￥12,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a filing cabinet.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a patterned carpet.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a fire pit, and a seating area with cushions.

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

8.5 km from Lake Decatur

Printess

￥25,158

￥28,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, and a painting of a cityscape.

A pool area with a clear view of the sea, a blue chair, and several lounge chairs.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a checkered floor, wooden cabinets, a microwave, toaster, and a coffee maker.

7. Best Western Forsyth - Decatur

9 km from Lake Decatur

Laura

￥14,438

￥16,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

8. Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

8.6 km from Lake Decatur

Katherine

￥18,126

￥20,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a green wall with a plant design.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by chairs and a lifebuoy.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a television mounted on the wall.

9. Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

6.4 km from Lake Decatur

Amy

￥11,251

￥12,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

A spacious lobby with a large Christmas tree, green armchairs, and a high ceiling with a decorative railing.

A Comfort Inn & Suites with a parking lot and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a desk with a lamp, a bedside table, and framed pictures on the wall.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

8.6 km from Lake Decatur

Loretta

￥14,501

￥16,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a dining area featuring a round wooden table and chairs, a kitchenette with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and floral bedspreads. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and the walls are adorned with framed pictures.

A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a wooden door, and tiled flooring.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a row of single-story buildings.

11. FairBridge Inn Express Decatur Forsyth

8.3 km from Lake Decatur

Awilda

￥11,954

￥13,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a geometric pattern, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a bench.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a large window with curtains.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

8.7 km from Lake Decatur

Tim

￥11,385

￥12,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A lobby with two grey armchairs, a glass-top coffee table, and a painting of trees on the wall.

A hotel reception desk with a computer, a sign reading "Quality Inn by Choice Hotels", and a "Stay Here" sign.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

13. Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

9.2 km from Lake Decatur

Randi

￥12,516

￥13,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a ceiling fan, a seating area with chairs, and a large wooden door.

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

A clean, well-lit kitchen area with a refrigerator, vending machines, and a coffee station.

14. Americas Best Value Inn Decatur, IL

11.2 km from Lake Decatur

Sonia

￥10,280

￥11,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A two-story house with a front porch, a central door, and two side windows.

A room with hardwood flooring, a wooden wall, and a window.

A two-story house with a porch and a front yard.

A green house with a brown roof, a blue barrel, and a white fence in the yard.

15. Locust housing

3.5 km from Lake Decatur

￥119,429

￥126,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Decatur

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion	9.4 Exceptional 889 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth	9.0 Wonderful 391 reviews	View
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur	7.2 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel	8.0 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Lake Decatur Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay"

Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was great 👍 and it helped me andy family"

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast is fire 🔥"

Large waterfront home w/ boat rental available, great for family vacation.

10/10 Excellent

"Always an amazing stay! Everything you need and more! Such an amazing family get together spot!"

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent Customer Service Breakfast was awesome"

Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

8/10 Good

"The bed was quite comfortable and the breakfast was amazing! Real scrambled eggs, that does not happen these days. The manager was quite helpful in addressing a couple concerns I had."

Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room

10/10 Excellent

"The Host was quick to answer my questions . The house was beautiful and clean with lots of space for everyone . The kitchen has everything you could need to cook a meal big or small. Baby stuff was on point high chair playpen kids dishes and cups . The lake is absolutely beautiful across from us was a momma and her baby bald eagles. They were so fun to watch. The paddle board and kayak was fun. Fishing with the kids was great. Great place would love to go again."

Cozy lakefront A‑frame w/ hot tub & dock

10/10 Excellent

"It was so nice, the wildlife really gets up close and personal, but overall it was excellent"

Sundrift Lakehouse - Sunsets, Kayaks+Paddleboards!

10/10 Excellent

"Bryce had great communication with us, quickly responded to our messages and so helpful too! The house was nicely furnished, had a nice kitchen and was very clean. The lakefront property was so peaceful and the sunset was beautiful! Thank you!"

Other attractions near Lake Decatur

Scovill Zoo

8.0/10 (55 reviews)

Birds, fish and animals, from alligators to zebras, will entertain the family at this charming zoo along the eastern shores of Lake Decatur.

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A wooden pier with benches overlooking a lake and forested hills.

Overlook Adventure Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Overlook Adventure Park during your travels to Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Nelson Park

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Nelson Park, a lovely green space in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Children's Museum of Illinois

7.6/10 (28 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Illinois during your travels to Decatur. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Decatur Public Library

Decatur Public Library is just one of the places to see in Decatur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Transfer House

You can find out about the history of Decatur with a visit to Transfer House. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Hieronymus Mueller Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hieronymus Mueller Museum in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Millikin University

8.6/10 (112 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Millikin University, during your travels in Decatur. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Decatur?

Lake Decatur is located in Decatur. This family-friendly area is known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Decatur?

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Decatur. Other good options within a few miles include Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur and Locust housing.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Lake Decatur?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Decatur.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Decatur, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Lake Decatur.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Decatur?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lake Decatur, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Lake Decatur hotels

1. Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

3. Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

4. Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

5. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

7. Best Western Forsyth - Decatur

8. Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

9. Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

11. FairBridge Inn Express Decatur Forsyth

12. Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

13. Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

14. Americas Best Value Inn Decatur, IL

15. Locust housing

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Top Lake Decatur Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

Large waterfront home w/ boat rental available, great for family vacation.

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room

Cozy lakefront A‑frame w/ hot tub & dock

Sundrift Lakehouse - Sunsets, Kayaks+Paddleboards!

Other attractions near Lake Decatur

Scovill Zoo

Overlook Adventure Park

Nelson Park

Children's Museum of Illinois

Decatur Public Library

Transfer House

Hieronymus Mueller Museum

Millikin University

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