Title: Southern Illinois Beach Holidays 2025/2026 | Expedia.co.uk ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/0e29d2f8-2d58-457a-908d-4b89b13776d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Southern Illinois Beach Holidays ## Book a Beach Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Photo by Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau Stay added Flight added Car - Economy - Premium economy - Business class - First class Leaving from Going to Dates Travellers ## Room 1 Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 I only need accommodation for part of my trip - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ## Find your perfect Southern Illinois beach holiday #### How can I book the best beach holidays in Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern Illinois? Enjoy out-of-season seclusion on a beach holiday to Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern Illinois beach holidays? Add a little spontaneity to your beach holiday by looking for a last-minute deal in Southern Illinois. If you have set dates, pop them into the search and see what heaven awaits in just a few days. #### Can I find Southern Illinois beach holidays which are all inclusive? A beach holiday to Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern Illinois beach holiday with Expedia? Our huge range of accommodation and flights mean you’ll find the best beach holidays in Southern Illinois on Expedia in just a few clicks. It’s as easy as falling asleep to the sounds of the sea. ## Top Beach Southern Illinois Hotels ![SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7220000/7214300/7214281/1c773b5e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake 13277 Freeway Lane, Whittington, IL - 2 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest 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! (869 reviews) "Great place to stay." Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whittington-Hotels-SureStay-Hotel-By-Best-Western-Whittington-Rend-Lake.h7214281.Hotel-Information) ![Mariner's Village Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/580500/580430/3b37e22e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mariner's Village Resort 1 Resort Drive, Carlyle, IL - 3 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest 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 ... "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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlyle-Lake-Hotels-Mariners-Village-Resort.h580430.Hotel-Information) ![Quality Inn Effingham North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82600/82513/08714d2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn Effingham North 1304 W Evergreen Drive, Effingham, IL - 4 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest Stay at this hotel in Effingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (961 reviews) Travellers like: near the beach, indoor pool Travellers say... "Paula was absolutely amazing" Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Effingham-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Effingham.h82513.Hotel-Information) [See all 1,085 properties in Southern Illinois](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=6233859) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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