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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
  • 2 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whittington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (837 reviews)
"On our way home from Florida room was clean staff was friendly"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 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 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 10 Mar 2023

Mariner's Village Resort
Quality Inn Effingham

Quality Inn Effingham

2.5 out of 5
1304 W Evergreen Drive, Effingham, IL
  • 4 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest
Stay at this hotel in Effingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (895 reviews)

Travellers like: near the beach, indoor pool

Travellers say...
"Great hotel. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Quality Inn Effingham
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