Illinois Beach Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (432 reviews)
100 Lake Front Drive , Zion , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
Bar
Private parking
Beachfront
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent beachfront location and views
Direct beach access and private-feeling beach
Friendly, helpful staff (specific praise for staff/individuals)
Quiet/secluded setting
Onsite restaurant/bar available when open
Cons:
Inconsistent/poor room cleanliness (dusty, sandy, sheets/towels issues)
Swimming pool closed/under construction for extended periods
Rooms outdated; peeling paint and need for renovations
Uncomfortable/hard beds
Limited restaurant/bar hours and small breakfast buffet
Plumbing issues reported (backed-up toilets), broken in-room items (phone, hairdryer)

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed reports: several guests described rooms and bathrooms as dusty, sandy or not properly cleaned (sheets/towels, corners), while a few comments noted clean common areas or staff efforts. Overall inconsistent housekeeping.
Service
9
Generally strong staff feedback: multiple mentions of pleasant, helpful staff and individual praise (e.g., Ryan). Some communication issues (broken room phone) noted but overall service is a positive.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised: direct beach access, great views, secluded/private-feeling beach and convenient parking. Location is a primary strength mentioned across reviews.
Room Quality
7
Mixed condition: rooms described as dated and needing upgrades, some broken fixtures (toilet paper holder), hard beds and missing items (hairdryer). Some guests liked the rooms/views despite wear.
Amenities
7
Amenities hampered by a repeatedly closed/under-construction pool and limited bar/restaurant hours; however beach access and onsite dining (when open) provide some amenity value.
Value for Money
7
Mixed impressions: some guests said price was perfect for what they received, while others felt price didn’t match missing amenities (pool closed) or small breakfast offerings.
Food and Beverage
7
Mixed to slightly negative: restaurant/bar received comments about being closed or only weekend hours and buffet being small for price, though some found the dining acceptable when available.
Overall Experience
7.6
Overall mixed: strong positives for location and helpful staff balanced against cleanliness issues, closed pool and dated rooms. Several guests would return for the location/view, others would not until improvements made.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 03:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in our air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and comfortable bedding for a relaxing stay.

Convenient Location
Located just steps away from Illinois Beach State Park and within easy access to popular attractions like Dinosaur Discovery Museum and Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

Exceptional Service
Our friendly staff are available 24/7 at the reception to assist you with any queries and to ensure a seamless stay.

To experience a perfect blend of luxury and convenience, book your stay at Illinois Beach Hotel today.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORD

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 432 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7.6
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Ford • couple • us
10
Pros:

The whole area

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Ford • extended_group • us
10
Beautiful view
Pros:

Beautiful place. Beautiful view, relaxing, so quiet. Wished it was closer would definitely stay again.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Deb • solo_traveller • us
10
Lake Retreat - Waukegan, I/
Pros:

The staff, the upgraded.rrooms, but especially...the amazing Lake view. Affordable, but felt like luxury.

And the restaurant and staff amazing as well. What a great way to end my visit.

Cons:

That the swimming pool still not reopened

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • extended_group • us
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ojilvia • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

The view was very nice and and the forest

Cons:

No pool even though they showed it on their website.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Anila • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Elvia • couple • us
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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campbell • solo_traveller • us
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Great place on the beach.

Cons:

There's nothing to not like

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • couple • us
8
nice comfortable and quiet place
Pros:

very tasty food with large portions,

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • extended_group • us
8
Romantic
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No pool or sauna

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Josh • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Elena Kobernik • family_with_children • us
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Angiemmp • solo_traveller • us
8
Magnífica Ubicación del hotel
Pros:

El personal que atiende en el.hotel, recepción y restaurante muy amables y serviciales. Definitivamente la cercanía a la playa es espectacular, la zona del restaurante outdoor es linda la vista al lago. La zona outdoor con sillas cómodas, mesitas, luces y la posibilidad de fogatas es genial.

Cons:

Reservé una habitación con vista al lago y si! Podía ver solo una esquinita, solo una parte del lago por encima del techo del hotel, definitivamente no era lo que esperaba.
Deberían habilitar todas las fogatas de gas, de 4 que habían solo estaba habilitada 1.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
7
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Zech • family_with_children • us
7
Decent place for price
Pros:

Location is great, easy check in and out

Cons:

The pool was closed and the pillows all need replaced. The elevator is sketchy too but it worked.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Boiko • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Sabyrbekov • couple • us
10
good service
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Saeed • couple • us
5
Enjoyed
Pros:

Locatin is like a private beach in your backyard.

Cons:

No building and room maintenance.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Sophia • couple • us
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Ivalyn • couple • us
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee