4 Night Beach vacations in Southern Illinois

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

$605

per person

May 27 - May 31

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Sacramento (SMF) to St. Louis (STL)

5.6/10 (667 reviews)

Mostly occupied by construction staff, smoking in rooms with windows open. Outdoor trash overflowing. Pool too cold to go in. Continental breakfast had expired food items. Staff were great, Mexican restaurant next door good food

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

$752

per person

May 27 - May 31

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Sacramento (SMF) to St. Louis (STL)

7.6/10 Good! (526 reviews)

After a long day on the road, my wife and I were looking forward to a swim in the pool, but the water was freezing. I stuck my foot in and there was no way I was getting in that cold water.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

$778

per person

Jul 1 - Jul 5

found 13 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Portland (PDX) to St. Louis (STL)

8.6/10 Excellent! (846 reviews)

Room was very nice and breakfast had a good selection

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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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! (949 reviews)

didnt swim ...ac was great

Reviewed on Apr 8, 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! (189 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

This was our second visit. We love the lodge. There’s something for everyone to do.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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! (1,000 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, indoor pool

Travelers say...

Breakfast was very good…lots of selections…hot food was hot

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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