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Country Garden & Suites

2.0 star property
Motel in Benton with a casino and free breakfast

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Located in the city center, Country Garden & Suites offers a free full breakfast and exceptional staff. Guests enjoy WiFi throughout the smoke-free property and can use dry cleaning and laundry services.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
711 West Main Street, Benton, IL, 62812

What's nearby

  • Benton City Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Benton Civic Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rend Lake - 4 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 33 min drive - 36.1 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 42 min drive - 41.2 miles

Getting around

  • Du Quoin Station - 32 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant Benton - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Scooter's Coffee Drive-Thru - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Country Garden & Suites

Motel in the city center
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a casino, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Country Garden & Suites. Hit the jackpot at this motel with amenities such as 6 slot machines. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Country Garden & Suites feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • 55-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • 6 slot machines
  • Casino (108 square feet of space)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Country Garden & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Country Garden & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Country Garden & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Country Garden & Suites located?

Located in the heart of Benton, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Benton City Park and Benton Civic Center. Franklin County Fairgrounds is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Country Garden & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 499 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

I didn’t stay there it was too far from where I was
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elyzabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price was great, for a reason. The facility needs major upgrades. The ceiling in the bathroom was falling in, wallpaper peeling off & overall cleanliness was lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms had bed bugs had to find a different hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable Stay with Excellent Amenities Stayed at Country Garden and Suite in Benton, IL and was very impressed. The room was very clean, the bed was super comfortable, and everything looked recently updated.The hot breakfast in the morning was a great touch — fresh and filling. The staff was friendly and check-in was fast and easy. I also liked that the hotel is right off the highway, which made it convenient for my road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Veldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience staying at Country Garden and Suite in Benton, Illinois. Right of i57The bed was very comfortable, and the room was spotless—no signs of bed bugs or roaches, which is always a relief when traveling. The property looks newly renovated, and everything felt fresh and clean. I also enjoyed a delicious, hot breakfast in the morning, which was a great way to start the day. Overall, a clean, quiet, and comfortable stay. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Appears to be in the process of being upgraded in terms of room furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rita

There was a Waffle House within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
A clean room with simple check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Need to refurbish bathroom vanity. Access through gas station parking lot inconvenient. Expected coffee pot and microwave in room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paulett

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

Shower

Shower needs an upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had to switch rooms when we got there because of roaches. The second room we moved to also had roaches. Shower curtains in both rooms had mold on them. I would not recommend staying here. The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, breakfast every day, clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, breakfast, reasonable rates
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Easy to get to off the interstate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, breakfast,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a place to rest your head at night. When we arrived, I found several brown stains all over our sheets. Thankfully the front desk staff gave us a new sheet in which it was also stained. The floors were very nasty, after walking around for less than 20 minutes, my feet were stained black. The property claims to be smoke free but smelt very strongly of weed and cigarette smoke. Probably wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and run down. Our door wouldn't lock unless you slam the door and the screen on the TV was busted. The breakfast was a waste. I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The young man at the front desk was Very nice. The room was dirty, sticky floors, chips on floor, shower temperature hot or cold streams.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old facility and it looks it. No PM security, entrance doors open all night, desk attendant had to be searched for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will never book a stay there again. Our room was beyond filthy. Floors not swept or mopped. A dirty towel in the bathroom. Dust everywhere. Obvious room hadn’t been cleaned in some time. TV didn’t work. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the little casino!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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