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Motel Sun Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A courtyard with a lawn, a building with large windows, and a paved area with chairs. - Motel Sun Inn (Winthrop Harbor)
A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, framed pictures on the walls, and doors on both sides. - Motel Sun Inn (Winthrop Harbor)
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock on the wall, and a window with curtains. - Motel Sun Inn (Winthrop Harbor)
A marina with several boats docked, calm water, and a rocky shoreline. - Motel Sun Inn (Winthrop Harbor)
A room with a patterned carpet, a green armchair, a brown sofa, a wooden table, and a vending machine. - Motel Sun Inn (Winthrop Harbor)
Located close to Illinois Beach State Park and Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, Motel Sun Inn provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Winthrop Harbor is home to Motel Sun Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Illinois Beach State Park and Waukegan Harbor, while Dinosaur Discovery Museum and Kenosha Public Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, and consider making time for Six Flags Great America, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Winthrop Harbor travel guide
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301 Sheridan Road, Winthrop Harbor, IL, 60096

What's nearby

  • A city skyline with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water at dusk.
    Naval Base Great Lakes
    22 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • A roller coaster in motion against a clear blue sky.
    Six Flags Great America
    25 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Spring Bluff Forest Preserve
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Winthrop Harbor Village Hall
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • North Point Marina
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Winthrop Harbor Station
    14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Taqueria Los Naranjos
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 50 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel Sun Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel Sun Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Motel Sun Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel Sun Inn located?

Situated in Winthrop Harbor, this motel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Illinois Beach State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dinosaur Discovery Museum and Kenosha Public Museum. Civil War Museum and Pleasant Prairie RecPlex are also within 9 mi (15 km). Winthrop Harbor Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel Sun Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 293 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to harbor reasonable clean accommodations good parking next trip up probably stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caitlin

As 2 women traveling, we were a bit hesitant after seeing the lobby. The check-in counter is behind plexiglass, and the decor is pretty dated. There are smoking rooms in the hotel so there is a smell throughout. However we were content with our room. It was clean enough and quiet. The air conditioner was old but worked. Honestly, no complaints. It was located conveniently for our event. We got what we paid for in a totally acceptable way 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice! The rooms and bathroom were so clean. The building is a little older but everything was in good shape. Free WiFi use and the air conditioner worked perfectly. The price was also fair. It was 90 dollars and a 50 dollar deposit fee but you get the 50 dollars back in your account after 5 days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel , but price was great and rooms clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Older hotel, dated in appearance but very friendly staff, place was clean and comfortable. Good hotel for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Check-in was quick.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute clean and relaxed place. And the staff was great and worked with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for price. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and quiet building. Clean and in a nice area. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in was clean and quiet and the location is very nice being close to the lake. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Great value for price. Would go again in an instant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's cheap, but I guess I got what I paid for. But it smells stale and musty in the lobby, with stale cigarette odors mixed in. The room was a little better, but not much. The bathroom door wouldn't close all the way, much less latch. The bathroom floors were sticky and slippery. Only one hand towel was provided, and the towels were mismatched, like they purchased what they could find at garage sales. There were no facial tissues provided. The room just felt dark and depressing. When I asked for a receipt, he looked at me like he didn't know what I was talking about, then made a photocopy of the registration, which didn't include the price. But he was friendly about it. As we were checking out in the morning, the smell of greasy fish lingered in with the stale and musty ambiance. From now on we'll stay in Zion. It's pricier, but worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kevin

There aren't a lot of hotels in this area so your options are limited. The hotel is very dated and some things haven't been updated in many years. But you could tell they made an effort to clean. The window was cracked and the bathroom floor tile was cracked. The ceiling light was on a timer so it kept turning off. But the sheets seem clean and there was no indication of any bug activity. The room had the toiletries you would need for a couple days. If you're looking for luxury this is not the place for you. If you're looking for decent and inexpensive compared to the hotels around the area- consider this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and friendly staff, outdoor patio was a welcomed suprise for pur room. Only problems were the shower was iffy and didn't have hot water at times and the beds were twrribly uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

Filled the bill

We were on a 6 day bike ride and Motel Sun Inn was just what we needed: clean, quiet, and comfortable. The front desk lady was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
As outdated as this place is, you might be concerned, but the sheets were amazingly clean and fresh and the rooms were decent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
honestly, it completely did the trick! quiet space, comfy bed. motel could use some updating but everything was clean and the person checking us in was prompt and professional. no issues whatsoever, hard to beat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities are always clean and the lines and towels always smell clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that the linens were clean and smelled fresh. I like the room I stayed in because if it’s lighting and patio entrance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good value for the price. The building is a bit run down but my room was clean, comfortable, and quiet and the manager was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

The building is showing it's wear and age, but the room was decent. You could tell the room had been renovated. Price and location worked for us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025