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By The Way Motel Lake Bluff

2.0 star property
Motel in Lake Bluff with free parking

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Located close to Lake Michigan, By The Way Motel Lake Bluff has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €103
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Lake Bluff is home to By The Way Motel Lake Bluff. Citadel Theatre Company and Three Brothers Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Six Flags Great America and Asylum Skate Park. Lambs Farm and The People's Choice Family Fun Center are also worth visiting.
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123 Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

What's nearby

  • Asylum Skate Park - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Wrigley Field - 43 min drive - 55.1 km

Getting around

  • Lake Bluff Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Luke's of Lake Bluff - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Silo Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

By The Way Motel Lake Bluff

Motel near Lake Michigan
By The Way Motel Lake Bluff provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is By The Way Motel Lake Bluff pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

As of 14 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff on 26 Jan 2026 start from €102.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is By The Way Motel Lake Bluff located?

Situated in Lake Bluff, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Asylum Skate Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Michigan. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

By The Way Motel Lake Bluff Reviews

2.0

2.0

Staff & service

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were never able to check in. We arrived at the motel at 6:30pm. No one was available to check us in. There was a sign posted outside the office saying that check in was only from 3 to 4pm. We lost the money we had paid for the room, and had to find another hotel to stay in. A drug addict who was staying in one of the rooms was wandering around in the parking lot. He scared my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025