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A spacious lobby with a beige sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large glass doors.
A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, bar stools, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A hotel lobby with a large indoor pool, a reception desk, and a seating area.
A treats section with a variety of snacks and beverages, including a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with items like Welch's and Bonde.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham
14.4 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Kate
RM527
RM585 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham
A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, draped with white fabric and string lights, and a chandelier above.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A Holiday Inn sign with a green logo and the name in white.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

2. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG
14.7 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Penny
RM425
RM476 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a covered section.
A grocery store interior with refrigerated sections, shelves stocked with snacks, and a checkout area.
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including dumbbells, benches, and a squat rack.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham
14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Tim
RM560
RM628 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a green accent wall.
A hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, a desk, and a television.
A grocery store aisle with shelves stocked with various food items and two refrigerated beverage dispensers.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG
13.6 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Sheridan
RM481
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG
A lobby with a blue sofa, a brown leather chair, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a colorful carpet, and wooden pillars.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.
A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a mirrored wall.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham
14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Tyler
RM375
RM416 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including a seating area with chairs and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel room with a desk, two monitors, a keyboard, and a mouse.
A Best Western hotel with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed artwork on the wall.

6. Best Western Delta Inn

Best Western Delta Inn
14.3 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Chris
RM351
RM393 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Best Western Delta Inn
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and seating areas.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sun loungers, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.
A spacious lobby with a blue sofa set, a wooden staircase, and a large window.

7. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

Comfort Suites Effingham Central
14 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Stephanie
RM378
RM423 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Comfort Suites Effingham Central
A La Quinta hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
A modern hotel lobby with a large sun-shaped artwork, multiple seating areas, and a patterned rug.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.
A modern kitchen area with a counter, various appliances, and food display items.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham
14.9 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Alexis
RM416
RM466 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a coffee station, seating area with tables and chairs, and a clock on the wall.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a sign reading "Baymont by Wyndham".
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a sink.

9. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham
13.1 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Amy
RM309
RM343 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Baymont by Wyndham Effingham
A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a sign.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various appliances, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a mirror above the bathtub.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL
14.9 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Jeremiah
RM383
RM425 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a bathroom.
A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a red patterned chair.
A wooden interior with a pool area, a white chair, and a view of the pool through a glass door.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden beams, and brick walls.

11. Quality Inn Effingham North

Quality Inn Effingham North
14.7 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Sierra
RM308
RM342 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Quality Inn Effingham North
A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a blue mat, and two potted plants.
A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a sign that reads 'Coffee Anyone?'
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a sofa, a washing machine, a vending machine, and a staircase.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham
13.6 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Kristen
RM261
RM292 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Effingham
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a desk lamp.
A stacked washer and dryer unit in a hallway with a patterned carpet and wooden doors.
A Rodeway Inn with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a large sign.

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

Rodeway Inn Effingham North
14.6 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Cynthia
RM279
RM310 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Rodeway Inn Effingham North
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A compact bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves.
A kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and two wall-mounted shelves above the sink.
A row of vending machines including a Royal Crown Cola machine, a push vending machine, and an Ice Cubes machine.

14. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

Studio 6 Effingham, Il
14 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Andrew
RM276
RM309 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Studio 6 Effingham, Il
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a mirror.
Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.
A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and American flags.
A spacious kitchen with a long counter, a dining area with chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

15. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

Motel 6 Effingham, IL
14 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
YANZHIHONG
RM214
RM240 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Motel 6 Effingham, IL
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.
A wall-mounted TV, a white marble console table with three vases of flowers, and a gold metal base.
A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and several cars parked in front.
A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel wall, a potted plant, and a radiator.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham
14.5 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Michael
RM291
RM326 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
A bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A living room with a stone fireplace, two round tables, and a sofa.
A lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont
4.4 km from Ballard Nature Center
United States
Donna
RM437
RM471 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham
14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center
RM738
RM738 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham
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Compare popular hotels close to Ballard Nature Center

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious lobby with a beige sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large glass doors.
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham
9.6
Exceptional
767 reviews
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A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, draped with white fabric and string lights, and a chandelier above.
Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG
9.2
Wonderful
713 reviews
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An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a covered section.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham
9.6
Exceptional
58 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a green accent wall.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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A lobby with a blue sofa, a brown leather chair, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham
9.0
Wonderful
510 reviews
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Top Ballard Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast seating is too small and not enough seating."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

10/10 Excellent
"Clean comfortable room and a great breakfast."
Larry 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL
Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

8/10 Good
"They need to get their sign lit up so you can see it at night."
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Baymont by Wyndham Effingham
Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

8/10 Good
"Stay was okay, breakfast was good."
Patricia 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Effingham
Best Western Delta Inn

Best Western Delta Inn

10/10 Excellent
"good work"
Don 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Best Western Delta Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Vandalia near I-70 and Hwy 51

Quality Inn & Suites Vandalia near I-70 and Hwy 51

8/10 Good
"The room was clean except for the mirror and floor. I got out of the shower and wiped the floor with a towel and the towel was dirty.. Breakfast was the same thing both mornings, it was good. The pool is closed for the season already!"
Debbie 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Quality Inn & Suites Vandalia near I-70 and Hwy 51
Rodeway Inn Effingham North

Rodeway Inn Effingham North

8/10 Good
"Rooms were very clean and the bed was great. Smelled Smokey."
Renee 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Rodeway Inn Effingham North
Motel 6 Effingham, IL

Motel 6 Effingham, IL

10/10 Excellent
"Very efficient staff"
YANZHIHONG 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Motel 6 Effingham, IL
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

8/10 Good
"Solid Property. Stay here often on Business. Staff always awesome. Rooms are clean and Beds are Decent."
John 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ballard Nature Center?
Ballard Nature Center is located in Altamont. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Ballard Nature Center?
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness centre. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ballard Nature Center. Other good options around the area include Baymont by Wyndham Effingham and Ramada by Wyndham Effingham.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ballard Nature Center, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Ballard Nature Center.