Southwest Illinois Beach Holidays

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Find your perfect Southwest Illinois beach holiday

How can I book the best beach holidays in Southwest Illinois?

Sometimes all you want is to kick back with the sun on your face and your toes in the sand. Plus-size the blissful on your Southwest Illinois beach holiday by checking out the best bays and using our neighbourhood filter to find accommodation nearby – or even with serene sea views. Use the reviews and our guest-rating filter to find the loveliest options.

Can I book cheap beach holidays in Southwest Illinois?

For a budget beach break, consider staying a little further away from the sea, or choose self-catering rather than a hotel. You can use our amenities filter and map view to find the best cheap deals for you. Sunbathe for less with our affordable Southwest Illinois beach holidays, which start from . Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

When can I go on a quiet beach holiday in Southwest Illinois?

Enjoy out-of-season seclusion on a beach holiday to Southwest Illinois during the quieter months. With fewer crowds competing for accommodation, you could bag a great deal, too.

Why should I book family holidays in Southwest Illinois with beach access?

If you have kids, beach holidays are more buckets and spades, lilos and sun cream than they are spa, cocktails and long reads – unless you book a holiday with beach access. It’s a family win. Even better, once the kids are in bed, you can sit on your bedroom balcony, listen to the waves and share a local tipple and stay in earshot of your sleeping beauties.

How can I find a Southwest Illinois beachfront holiday?

For the ultimate beach holiday, use our beachfront and sea view filters to whittle down your search results to find the perfect property, right on the water.

How can I book last-minute Southwest Illinois beach holidays?

Add a little spontaneity to your beach holiday by looking for a last-minute deal in Southwest Illinois. If you have set dates, pop them into the search and see what heaven awaits in just a few days.

Can I find Southwest Illinois beach holidays which are all inclusive?

A beach holiday to Southwest Illinois is one of the best occasions to treat yourself to an all-inclusive holiday package. Savour every sip of cocktail, every moment of sunshine, every blissful meal you didn’t have to cook yourself. And all included in the price. Just use our all-inclusive filter to see what’s available.

Can I book a Southwest Illinois beach trip with free cancellation and/or flexible dates?

Even if plans change, you don’t have to lose out. Use our filters to find accommodation with free cancellation, or even filter for buy now, pay later options. Once you’ve booked, log into your account to see all the details.

Why should I book a Southwest Illinois beach holiday with Expedia?

Our huge range of accommodation and flights mean you’ll find the best beach holidays in Southwest Illinois on Expedia in just a few clicks. It’s as easy as falling asleep to the sounds of the sea.

Top Beach Southwest Illinois Hotels

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake
2.5 out of 5
13277 Freeway Lane, Whittington, IL
  • 1 hour drive from Southern Illinois University
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whittington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (822 reviews)
"Very good place to stay"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake
Mariner's Village Resort
Mariner's Village Resort
2.5 out of 5
1 Resort Drive, Carlyle, IL
  • 3 hours drive from Southern Illinois University
Stay at this beach hotel in Carlyle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions West Access Marina and Governors Run Golf Course ...

Travellers like: near the beach, outdoor pool

Travellers say...
"The room was dirty. When i got in the shower i thought i was going to fall through the bottom.i lifted the mat and the bottom of the shower was broken and they put some kind of glue to keep it together it was covered in what looked like black mold."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2023

Mariner's Village Resort
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach
3 out of 5
14 Regency Park Dr, Granite City, IL
  • 3 hours drive from Southern Illinois University
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Granite City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (464 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel in a safe area. 5 night stay was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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