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An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including a seating area with chairs and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a desk, two monitors, a keyboard, and a mouse.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A Best Western hotel with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

1. Best Western Delta Inn

3.9 mi from Lake Sara

Susan

£70

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a beige sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large glass doors.

A hotel lobby with a large indoor pool, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A modern living area with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, bar stools, a sofa, and a fireplace.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

3.7 mi from Lake Sara

Karen

£106

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lobby with a blue sofa, a brown leather chair, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a TV on a wooden shelf, a white curtain, a lamp, a brown sofa, a small round table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

4.1 mi from Lake Sara

Jeannette

£88

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a clear view of the pool area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sun-shaped artwork, multiple seating areas, and a patterned rug.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

4 mi from Lake Sara

Alexis

£94

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a covered section.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, fruit display, and various food items.

A store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a display of ceramics.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

4 mi from Lake Sara

Steve

£106

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, draped with white fabric and string lights, and a chandelier above.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A Holiday Inn lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a decorative ceiling light.

6. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

3.9 mi from Lake Sara

Penny

£93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a green accent wall.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden desk, a blue sofa, a small dining table, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, a desk, and a television.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

3.9 mi from Lake Sara

Kimberly

£107

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sun loungers, and large windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, blue seating area, a staircase, and a dining area.

8. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

4.2 mi from Lake Sara

Chelsea

£81

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a bathroom.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, a bed, and a patterned carpet.

A wooden interior with a pool area, a white chair, and a view of the pool through a glass door.

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a red patterned chair.

9. Quality Inn Effingham North

4.1 mi from Lake Sara

Stacy

£70

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a sign.

A building with a green roof, white columns, and a glass entrance.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a mirror above the bathtub.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

4 mi from Lake Sara

Larry

£74

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, seating area with tables and chairs, and a clock on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and weight machines.

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

3.6 mi from Lake Sara

Jeffrey

£61

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a blue mat, and two potted plants.

A hotel room with a sofa, a washing machine, a vending machine, and a staircase.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a sign that reads 'Coffee Anyone?'

A hotel gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

3.9 mi from Lake Sara

Kristen

£55

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a desk lamp.

A hotel lobby with a blue sign reading "Rodeway Inn," a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A Rodeway Inn with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a large sign.

A stacked washer and dryer unit in a hallway with a patterned carpet and wooden doors.

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

3.7 mi from Lake Sara

Kristin

£58

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a mirror.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and American flags.

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

A spacious kitchen with a long counter, a dining area with chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

14. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

4.2 mi from Lake Sara

YANZHIHONG

£45

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A compact bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves.

A row of vending machines including a Royal Crown Cola machine, a push vending machine, and an Ice Cubes machine.

A kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and two wall-mounted shelves above the sink.

15. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

4.1 mi from Lake Sara

Andrew

£58

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel wall, a potted plant, and a radiator.

A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and several cars parked in front.

A wall-mounted TV, a white marble console table with three vases of flowers, and a gold metal base.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

3.8 mi from Lake Sara

Michael

£54

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two round tables, and a sofa.

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

8.7 mi from Lake Sara

Heidi

£88

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story hotel building with a 'HOME 2' sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area in front.

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

4 mi from Lake Sara

£119

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Sara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Delta Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 774 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham	9.0 Wonderful 513 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 60 reviews	View

Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Effingham North

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was excellent - a lot of choices both jot and cold. There were things to grab an go and some things that could be enjoyed at a table. The attendant who checked us in was outstanding. Super welcoming. He also helkped me resolve a small issue I had prior to check0n. I had called and spoke with him and he was very helpful. I wish that I could remember his name."

Lake Sara cottage: 3BR/2BA, hot tub, swim dock, firepit, kayaks, & lake views!

10/10 Excellent

"We can't say enough about this property and our hosts. Impeccably clean. Lake Sara is beautiful. Fully stocked with everything you'd need. This was our fourth stay, my besties and myself and we r planning our return visit. Weve stayed in many VRBO AND AIRB&BS in the past and this outweighs them all. Would highly recommend!"

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

10/10 Excellent

"Xx"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

8/10 Good

"This motel was conveniently located near the interstate with a few food options nearby. The rooms were clean. We especially like the no smoking, no pets policy due to our allergies. Breakfast was excellent. The pool was a bit cold for our liking but everything else was fine for an overnight stay."

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our long weekend trip with our family was great! The house is very comfortable and has just about everything you might need. The view of the lake, availability of fire wood for camp fires, and kayaks and canoe for enjoying the lake were awesome! Beautiful sunrises and loved seeing lots of nature and wildlife right from the yard. Everything about our visit was pleasant and we hope to go back sometime. Communication from the host was great! Thanks for a great weekend of calm, peace and memories."

Best Western Delta Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Receptionist did an excellent job at check in. Was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Don't usually see that these days. Swimming pool was a little cold and was not able to handle that. Could have had some laundry facilities on the property and that would raise the level of the facility. I will always stay there every time I vome to visit my daughter in Charleston"

Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

10/10 Excellent

"An overall great experience! A clean & roomy home was a great place to connect with family & friends for the weekend."

Paradise on Bluebird

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing VRBO property for our girls’ trip with two of my lifelong best friends!! It had everything we needed, wanted and more. It was so comfortable and we were so impressed with whomever did the decorating for this home. Positive sayings everywhere you look. Condiments in the fridge. Coffee for the Keurig too. Games. Incredible outdoor area. We had such a great time and are talking about coming back again next year!!"

Family Home on Lake Sara

10/10 Excellent

"Always a pleasure to stay here. Lots of room for entertaining, impeccably clean, and beautifully decorated."

Other attractions near Lake Sara

A large white cross monument in a grassy field with trees and buildings in the background.

Cross at the Crossroads

8.8/10 (109 reviews)

Find out about the history of Effingham when you take a trip to Cross at the Crossroads. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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A nighttime aerial view of a town with illuminated buildings and a parking lot filled with cars.

Village Square Mall

7.4/10 (80 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Village Square Mall during your trip to Effingham. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Cardinal Golf Course

7.2/10 (26 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Effingham at Cardinal Golf Course. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Effingham Performance Center

8.0/10 (128 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Effingham Performance Center on your trip to Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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TREC Calico Trail

7.6/10 (34 reviews)

You can take time to visit TREC Calico Trail during your travels to Effingham. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Bliss Park

7.6/10 (23 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bliss Park, a lovely green space in Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Ballard Nature Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ballard Nature Center in Altamont. Take in the entertainment choices and countryside in this family-friendly area.

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Effingham County Fairgrounds

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Effingham County Fairgrounds during your trip to Altamont. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Sara?

Lake Sara is located in Effingham. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake Sara?

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Lake Sara. Other good choices within 5 miles include Baymont by Wyndham Effingham and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake Sara?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Sara.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Sara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Lake Sara.

What can I see and do near Lake Sara?

Attractions like Effingham Performance Center and Mid America Motorworks, My Garage Museum highlight the local culture. Explore nature at TREC Calico Trail and Bliss Park. Cross at the Crossroads and Cardinal Golf Course are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Lake Sara hotels

1. Best Western Delta Inn

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

8. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

9. Quality Inn Effingham North

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

14. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

15. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

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Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Effingham North

Lake Sara cottage: 3BR/2BA, hot tub, swim dock, firepit, kayaks, & lake views!

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

Best Western Delta Inn

Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

Paradise on Bluebird

Family Home on Lake Sara

Other attractions near Lake Sara

Cross at the Crossroads

Village Square Mall

Cardinal Golf Course

Effingham Performance Center

TREC Calico Trail

Bliss Park

Ballard Nature Center

Effingham County Fairgrounds

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