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Top Beach Southwest Illinois Hotels

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

2.5 out of 5
13277 Freeway Lane Whittington IL
  • 1 hour drive from Southern Illinois University
Settle in and relax at this hotel and enjoy the sunsets on the beach in Whittington, as you'll be not far from the beach.
8.8/10 Excellent! (904 reviews)
Quiet and clean. Great price!

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake
Mariner's Village Resort

Mariner's Village Resort

2.5 out of 5
1 Resort Drive Carlyle IL
  • 3 hours drive from Southern Illinois University
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carlyle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions West Access Marina and Governors Run Golf ...
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 Mar 10, 2023

Mariner's Village Resort
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

3 out of 5
14 Regency Park Dr Granite City IL
  • 3 hours drive from Southern Illinois University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Granite City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (513 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach
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