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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

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! (832 reviews)

"We had originally two different stays, but ended up extending our stay to be one long stay, it was very easy to do! However, the hotel keys kept not working because we would put them by our phones or in our wallets. This was frustrating."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Mariner's Village Resort

1 Resort Drive, Carlyle, IL

3 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

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

Quality Inn Effingham

1304 W Evergreen Drive, Effingham, IL

4 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

Relax and unwind at this hotel and walk along the waves in Effingham, as you'll be not far from the beach. Amenities at Quality Inn Effingham include 2 outdoor ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (884 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, indoor pool

Travelers say...

"Absolutely nothing wrong for the money. Quick check-in and pleasant staff. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Pool looked clean and inviting. It is an older hotel but its been maintained. Just off the highway with many restaurants and stores close by. Breakfast was good. Worth the money if you ..."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

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