Southern Illinois Beach Vacations 2026

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4 Night Beach vacations in Southern Illinois

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Super 8 by Wyndham Pontoon Beach IL/St. Louis MO Area

$490

per person

Dec 2 - Dec 6

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Columbus (CMH) to St. Louis (STL)

5.8/10 (699 reviews)

They are trying to still charge me for the stay that I canceled 2 weeks ago and I have confirmation on it and still trying to charge me

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

$554

per person

Dec 2 - Dec 6

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Columbus (CMH) to St. Louis (STL)

7.6/10 Good! (549 reviews)

This hotel was ok. I probably won't book again.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

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How can I find cheap beach vacations in Southern Illinois?

A rental steps from the shore creates an amazingly affordable Southern Illinois beach vacation. Seaside sojourns during low season start from $490. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Top Beach Southern Illinois Hotels

Quality Inn Effingham North

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. An indoor pool and a sauna are just some of the amenities ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, indoor pool

Travelers say...

"the lady who checked me in was really nice and the room was mostly clean but it had an odd smell. overall i would probably stay again"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2026 SALE!!!

Mt Vernon IL

2 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

Stroll along the shore in Bluford, as you'll be near the beach with a vacation at this lodge. A hot tub, beach towels, and sun loungers are just some of the ...

10/10 Exceptional! (203 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, private pool

Travelers say...

"Quiet, secluded, family friendly get-away that includes all the perks with room to spare. This was our second stay here and there isn’t much more you could ask for. Plenty of space for all your family, boats for fishing, kayaks, swimming outdoors, swimming indoors, large screen tvs, several trails, ..."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

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! (1,005 reviews)

"The only thing I didn’t really care for was there wasn’t much for the breakfast and no hairdryer in the bathroom or room other than that it was clean and staff was friendly and it was quiet and convenient"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026

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