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Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

3.0 star property
Hotel in Granite City with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Lobby sitting area
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Property amenity
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Located near the airport, Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach offers a welcoming atmosphere with a free breakfast buffet and an indoor pool. Unwind at the gym or snack bar/deli, and take advantage of laundry facilities, 24-hour business center, and free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has earned top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4 Regency Pkwy, Granite City, IL, 62040

What's nearby

  • Gateway Arch - 18 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Dome at America’s Center - 18 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Busch Stadium - 18 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Enterprise Center - 18 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • St. Louis Union Station - 19 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 19 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Linny's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Joe's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Luna Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

Hotel near the airport
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a gym at Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach. In addition to a 24-hour business center and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and express check-in
  • 1 meeting room, ATM/banking services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 66 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sleep Inn Hotel Pontoon Beach
Sleep Inn Pontoon Beach
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach Hotel
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach Hotel Granite City
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach Granite City
Best Pontoon Granite City
Best Plus Pontoon Granite City
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach Hotel
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach Granite City
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach Hotel Granite City

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Horseshoe Lake State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. Miner Bark Park and Gateway Convention Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 777 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean. Staff is friendly. Very quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good air conditioning. Clean room. Comfortable bed. Unique design nice shower. Medium parking lot. Check in took longer than expected (issue with printer) but not a big deal. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhushan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was horrible and didn’t taste good. Rooms outdated, dirty, dirty linen, ripped furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, older building
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Disliked: Room comfort
It was a good place to stay. The beds where hard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate the staff which were helpful when asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel for the one night that we stayed there. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room. The hot breakfast was awesome with lots of choices. Staff was great too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Amenities
It was alright
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel was fairly nice, in need of some updating, but acceptable overall. I think that perhaps there were some staffing issues that meant certain positions were not taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamerah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff really care and are amazing with customer service and cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff in breakfast area was not very pleasant. Was rude to all the patrons. All other staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed. $100 deposit which was a real hard pull on my bank account. $9 ck in late fee for what? I was there at 6pm. I want my $9 bk to my acct.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is very quit and comfortable. The staff are very quick to help. I had a real problem with my reservation and they were so helpful and patient. I could not ask for more. Also, the pool is really fun!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

M

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

Great for the price

Stayed here during visit with local family. For the price, it was excellent. Breakfast was very good as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Loved it

Very clean, pool water was perfectly warm and there was a restroom inside the pool area. There is a gym that i didnt use. Breakfast was good. I alwas get waffles and egg omelet was good too. Kitchen staff kept food area clean and full. All staff super nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The term Pontoon Beach is very misleading as there is no beach anywhere just a huge busy intersection and industrial area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Mexican restaurant nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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