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Illinois Beach Hotel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Classic Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Studio Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
View from property
Restaurant
Illinois Beach Hotel, on Lake Michigan's shore, offers a welcoming atmosphere with a restaurant and bar. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, beach access, and free self parking. Visitors particularly appreciate the staff's helpful service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
100 Lake Front Dr, Zion, IL, 60099

What's nearby

  • Illinois Beach State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cancer Treatment Centers of America Midwestern Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Waukegan Harbor - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 18 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 22 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zion Station - 19 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Illinois Beach Hotel

Hotel near Illinois Beach State Park
Located close to Greenshire Golf Course and Bonnie Brook Golf Course, Illinois Beach Hotel provides a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 92 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 45-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Illinois Beach Hotel Zion
Illinois Beach Hotel Hotel
Illinois Beach Hotel Hotel Zion

Frequently asked questions

Is Illinois Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Illinois Beach Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Illinois Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Illinois Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Illinois Beach Hotel located?

Situated on the beach, this hotel is steps from Illinois Beach State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Greenshire Golf Course and Bonnie Brook Golf Course. Six Flags Great America and Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Illinois Beach Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 470 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake view room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Feel like home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great place to get away if your from Zion or not the view is amazing the beach is right in front of you the only thing that it’s missing a hot tub or a fireplace but in other words I wouldn’t book no where else
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view and being able walk on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff was excellent! Would be great if the pool and fitness center were open and useable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and convenience to restaurants or fast food locations was super easy. First time there and plan on coming back annually.
Breakfast from the restaurant patio
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel H

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is great. You can tell that they are working to improve the property. There does need to be more attention to cleanliness in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Beaches very clean and relaxing. Rooms were nice. Had a great experience. Will do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a great escape from busy city life, nice, close to the lake with a very good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dora E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the place, it is very quiet and safe, but the room requires better cleaning, the balcony was not clean and blinds need to be washed, anyhow i liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked its location. 30.second walk to the beach!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place right on the beach. Restaurant was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach was clean room was nice easy walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

M. Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Simply perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamee

Liked: Cleanliness
I wish the pool had been open.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hubert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty towels, mold on ceiling, dirty bed sheets, hairs everywhere. Drain clogs up in shower. Paid $70 for breakfast that I was told was free. Will not be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake front
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Surinder

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Latonya

Friendly staff, Outside property can use serious renovations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and good food .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
They had just finished some upgrades, some still in progress. Decent hotel, nice view, beach access was nice. Centrally located to everything we were doing that weekend. Did find a used cup behind the chair that wasn't cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pablo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ok hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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