Beachfront hotels in Illinois

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Illinois. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Illinois Beach Hotel Zion, United States

  

  Hotel. Located in Zion, 200 metres from Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois Beach Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Dinosaur Discovery Museum is 20 km away and Carthage College is 25 km from the hotel. Each room comes with air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hotel have a balcony. Six Flags Great America is 18 km from Illinois Beach Hotel, while Naval Training Center, Great Lakes is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 63 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $71.

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• 2 Courtyard Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook Highland Park, United States

  

  Hotel. This Highland Park, Illinois hotel features an indoor pool and rooms include free Wi-Fi and cable TV with HBO. Chicago Botanical Gardens are 1.2 mikes away. At the Courtyard Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook, guest rooms are furnished with a refrigerator and coffee facilities. Pay-per-view movies are available in every room. The Bistro Restaurant, located on site, serves American fare for breakfast and dinner. Evening cocktails and beverages made with Starbucks ® coffee are also available. The gym is open 24-hours and is equipped with cardiovascular equipment. Chicago Courtyard Highland Park contains a cash machine and laundry facilities for added convenience. Courtyard Highland Park/Northbrook is 24.4 miles from downtown Chicago. Great America theme park is 18.3 miles away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $116.

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• 3 Crowne Plaza - Chicago West Loop, an IHG Hotel Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Moments from the United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls, this hotel offers easy access to city centre attractions along with on-site dining, comfortable guestrooms and a 24-hour fitness centre. Accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago are furnished with large work desks and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can also enjoy on-site dining at Dine restaurant, serving unique American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Chicago Crowne Plaza Hotel is situated a short L train (public transport system) journey from the Magnificent Mile shopping area and Navy Pier. A number of charming shops, famed restaurants and an exciting nightlife are also nearby. Union Station, with Metra and Amtrak rail lines, is 12 minutes' walk away from this property. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $249.

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• 4 Mariner's Village Resort Carlyle, United States

  

  Resort. Located on Carlyle Lake, this Illinois resort features lake access, an outdoor swimming pool, and a continental breakfast. Free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen cable TV are provided in every room. Views of the lake or garden are provided from every room at Mariner’s Village Resort. For added convenience, a coffeemaker is also included. Suites are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Guests can enjoy food at the Los Amigo -Mexican and American Cuisine on-site restaurant. Hiking and biking trails are on site at Carlyle Mariner’s Village Resort. Guests can fish in the lake or cook out with the outdoor BBQ facilities. The property offers launderette facilities and free parking. Crooked Creek Winery can be reached in 12 minutes’ drive. This resort is 88 km from Lambert- St. Louis International Airport. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around $89.

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• 5 House 5863- Chicago's Premier Bed and Breakfast Chicago, United States

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Modern and urban style décor is featured at this bed and breakfast in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. Offering free WiFi access, Chicago’s Premier Bed and Breakfast is 5 km from Wrigley Field. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and seating area at the House 5863- Chicago’s Premier Bed and Breakfast. The private bathroom has a hairdryer. There is a terrace with a view and a shared kitchen with an oven at the bed and breakfast. It also boasts a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. The shared kitchen is stocked with items for a continental breakfast at each guests' convenience. Chicago’s free Lincoln Park Zoo and Depaul University are 8 km away from Chicago’s Premier Bed and Breakfast. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 20 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $187.

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• 6 Beautiful apartment near Magnificent mile! Chicago, United States

  

  Apartment. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Situated in the centre of Chicago, just 500 metres from Ohio Street Beach and 1.4 km from Oak Street Beach, Beautiful apartment Chicago downtown features accommodation with city views and free WiFi. This apartment also has a private pool. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The apartment offers a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at Beautiful apartment Chicago downtown. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Shops at Northbridge, Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art and Water Tower Chicago. The nearest airport is Midway International Airport, 20 km from Beautiful apartment Chicago downtown. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 7 Luxury 3 bedroom home with fireplace & Lake view! Chicago, United States

  

  Apartment. Luxury 3 bedroom home with fireplace & Lake view! is a beachfront property set in Chicago, 2.2 km from Foster Beach and 800 metres from Loyola University Chicago. This apartment is 12 km from 360 Chicago and 12 km from Water Tower Chicago. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 3 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Wrigley Field is 6.7 km from the apartment, while Lincoln Park Zoo is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 22 km from Luxury 3 bedroom home with fireplace & Lake view!. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $216.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!