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Sunset Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat along Lake Michigan's shores, where nature's beauty surrounds them in a tranquil atmosphere perfect for unwinding

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Sunset Motel sits on Lake Michigan's shoreline, offering a serene escape with its garden setting. Guests connect to WiFi while enjoying the peaceful, smoke-free environment that makes this lakeside property a refreshing getaway.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Single Room with One Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lake Bluff is home to Sunset Motel. Conway Farms Golf Club and Bowlero Waukegan are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Six Flags Great America and Asylum Skate Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Waukegan BMX Track, or consider a night out at Adler Arts Center. Visit our Lake Bluff travel guide
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511 Rockland Rd, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

What's nearby

  • Six Flags Great America featuring rides
    Six Flags Great America
    10 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Asylum Skate Park
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
    3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes
    4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Bluff Station
    3 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Luke's of Lake Bluff
    14 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    3 min walk
  • Panera Bread
    8 min walk
  • The Silo Restaurant
    5 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan
Sunset Motel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunset Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lake Bluff Motel
Sunset Lake Bluff
Sunset Motel Lake Bluff
Sunset Motel Lake Bluff, IL - Lake County
Sunset Motel Motel
Sunset Motel Lake Bluff
Sunset Motel Motel Lake Bluff

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Motel?

As of Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on Feb 1, 2026 start from $75.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sunset Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Motel located?

Situated in Lake Bluff, this motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lake Michigan. Asylum Skate Park and Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km). Lake Bluff Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Sunset Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Family run, roadside motel. No frills, good servic

This is a family run, roadside motel. It’s across the street from target, and Heinen’s, A fairly upscale supermarket. There is a shopping centre with a number of different shops. I was happy with my stay. I’ll go there again if I have business in the neighbourhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facility seems dsirable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

NICE

NICE LITTLE MOTEL. PROBABLY THE NICEST $65 DOLLAR MOTEL IVE STAYED AT. DONELLIS BAR RIGHT NEXT DOOR IS THE REAL REASON I CHOOSE THIS MOTEL. CHECK IT OUT.

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Bathroom smelled like pee..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little motel

Nice little motel. A bit dated but clean. WiFi was good. TV was good. Fairly close to the Navy base. I was there for my son's boot camp graduation. Looks and feels exactly like a five star hotel when you are asleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

daniel

nothing fancy

Friendly service,great TV, outdated rooms but clean and comfortable. I've stayed here a few times and noticed some rooms are better than others for cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Bob, milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to naval base Great Lakes

This was the closest place to the naval base I could get. I dragged my fiancée there after extricating her from her family. This probably makes me biased about the motel.

8/10 Good

VJ, Rockford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could have been nice

The hotel wasn't too bad. The bathroom is what bugged me ! The shower stall was very dirty! The outside of the hotel needs fixed up!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay

The pictures lies .Needs a good cleaning. Smelled bad. Needs to be updated. Needs a lot of help. Never again. Bad place .

6/10 Okay

Tim, Sparta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

I was cheep and thats what I got.

The room was clean but the AC filter was so dirty I had to remove it to make it work. The AC was set to were it would only cool the room to about 74. When I went to pay with a credit card He told me I had to pay $3.00 more or I had to pay cash.

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Navy graduation

Close to Navy graduation. Was cheaper than others in the area. The room was outdated. It was clean and beds were comfortable. They didn't replace the towels daily. It's good if you just want a place to sleep. Did not look as nice as the picture.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing wrong with the hotel,but it was a little dated with the furnishings, and our free wifi did not work. It served its purpose for having a bed to sleep in on our journey. Close to highway.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
one light fixture wasn't working and one shelf fixture was loose on the bathroom wall

6/10 Okay

Wesley, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient

Very close to Navy Graduation. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful. We left a nice coat there and they were very protective of our belongings, calling us about it and getting the item to us quickly. A small problem with the room was addressed immediately. There don't seem to be many other options in the area. The room was basic, but clean and comfortable. Can recommend.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Quaint

Room was very small. The staff was very courteous, and great food was within walking distance.

8/10 Good

Yihan, indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good

the motel owner is very kind.and the motel condition is good at this price.it is safe and convenience.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Reasonably priced for an individual

2 nights stay. comfortable and clean and convenient

8/10 Good

Collegeparent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

good place if looking for low price

Motel was clean and had cable tv, micro, & mini fridge. If you are just looking for an inexpensive place to sleep and shower with no frills or extra amenities then this is the place to go. I was concerned prior to going that it was going to have bugs or be "unclean" or not safe, but it was just fine! management was nice too.

2/10 Terrible

fishingman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Terrible Staff

We had reserved two rooms with two double beds. We were originally told that they only had one room reserved with one double bed. I showed them the reservation so they gave me the two rooms with two double bed. Then I found out later that they called the 2nd room and told them they needed to come pay them $10 because they were only supposed to have one double bed. I had paid for two. The couple in the 2nd room did not tell me this until we had left. I will never be back!

10/10 Excellent

hdotents.com

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would go here again.

Room came with microwave, mini-fridge, high speed internet cable, carpeted floor, A/C., hair dryer in bathroom. Direct Dish with HBO's. Ran by family. Address for GPS will get you lost, This place is next to Route 41 and Route 176, in Knollwood. Close to Crab Tree Farm. The place was kept clean, could use a new paint job though.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018