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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

2.5 star property
Travelers can start their day with coffee and a newspaper in the lobby before exploring the nearby Pheasant Hollow Winery for tastings and tours

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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake, near Rend Lake, offers a comfortable base for travelers. Guests enjoy the continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and lobby coffee and tea service. Visitors often praise the helpful staff who enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Located in Whittington, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake is in a rural area and near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Benton Civic Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park and Rend Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at I-57 Drag Strip. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Whittington travel guide
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13277 Freeway Lane, Whittington, IL, 62897

What's nearby

  • Rend Lake, Il
    Rend Lake
    1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Pheasant Hollow Winery
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center
    1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
    1 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • I-57 Drag Strip
    10 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Du Quoin Station
    39 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    8 min drive
  • Scooter's Coffee Drive-Thru
    8 min drive
  • Circle K
    9 min drive

About this property

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

Hotel near Rend Lake
Located close to Pheasant Hollow Winery and Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake provides free continental breakfast and a grocery/convenience store. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and a TV in the lobby
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a state park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 100 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake located?

Situated in a state park, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Pheasant Hollow Winery, Rend Lake, and Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. Rend Lake College and Benton Civic Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 961 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property in conveniently located to Rend Lake State Park right off the interstate. I found the property clean and the staff attentive to your needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

DORIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and the room was very clean. The breakfast was ok. They had some yogurt, bagels, toast and cereal. We had pets and they were accommodating. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a hotel close to Pheasant Hollow Winery in order to attend one of their special events. We hit the jackpot with SureStay... it is only a couple minutes from the winery and is very clean, quiet and apparently efficiently run. We will definitely use in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room and very quiet. Check in was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, Staff was great, breakfast was only OK
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, the shower was hot, and the employees were friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend SureStay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

The room was clean. The staff was friendly. I would recommend it. We will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and furnishings seemed renovated. Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches was a good option. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the beds were comfy. The girls at the front desk when we checked in was very nice and helpful. The only thing I can say was we needed more towels but that's not a big deal. We had a peaceful night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Great price!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean and bed was decent. Although could hear everything outside the room. Like a heard of elephants running around. Breakfast could use more options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and accommodating staff! Breakfast is continental. Nicely kept hotel and great value for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the room was clean, plenty of room. the beds were comfortable. the staff when we checked in was super, friendly, and fun. Had a great sleep. We come through this area often and will stop here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast could have been a little better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Plus: Clean and cozy hotel. Comfortable beds. Good shower. Helpful staff. Minus: Breakfast is very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy, felt like a heard of elephants running around. Breakfast was just okay. Mostly cold cereal, juice and basics. Coffee is pathetically week. Rooms are clean and bed was comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice stay. It was very quiet and easy to relax and sleep. The staff was very friendly and nice. If I had any complaints at all, it would be nice if they had fresher bagels and doughnuts for the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, but had a strange smell. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Friendly, comfortable, clean and great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Liked: Amenities
Staff was friendly, its a quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is right off the highway and close to the lakes and shopping and dining options in all directions
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly staff. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is extremely clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely new place that's pretty far removed from traffic noises or busy streets. The bed is comfy and parking is super close to my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025