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Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham
2.5 star property
2.1 km from Lake Sara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (675)
"Great place. Clean and very comfortable rooms. Great breakfast"
United States
Luis
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG
2.5 star property
0.7 km from Lake Sara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Clean room, excellent staff."
United States
Nancy
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG
Free daily continental breakfast
Best Western Delta Inn

Best Western Delta Inn

Best Western Delta Inn
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Lake Sara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean room, courteous staff, nice amenities."
United States
Richard M
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Best Western Delta Inn
Lobby
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Lake Sara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Clean rooms and comfortable beds."
United States
Tammy
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham
2.5 star property
1.6 km from Lake Sara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (484)
"Nice lady at desk"
United States
Demaree Dale
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham
Exterior
Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG
3.5 star property
1.9 km from Lake Sara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (656)
"Nice place with bar and restaurant on site."
United States
Steve
Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG
Lobby
Comfort Suites Effingham Central

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

Comfort Suites Effingham Central
2.5 star property
0.3 km from Lake Sara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (580)
"Great location "
United States
Barry
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Effingham Central
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL
2.5 star property
1.9 km from Lake Sara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Clean rooms and kind staff"
United States
Linda
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL
Indoor pool
Quality Inn Effingham North

Quality Inn Effingham North

Quality Inn Effingham North
2.5 star property
1.5 km from Lake Sara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (995)
"Very clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast."
United States
Liz
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Effingham North
Gastropub
Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham
2.5 star property
1.3 km from Lake Sara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Convenient location for us, property was clean, room was clean and nice. Staff member at check in was not the best but the rest of the staff was friendly. "
United States
Elisa
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Baymont by Wyndham Effingham
Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Lake Sara
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Nice place "
United States
Saifullah
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Effingham
Front of property
Rodeway Inn Effingham North

Rodeway Inn Effingham North

Rodeway Inn Effingham North
2.0 star property
2.2 km from Lake Sara
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Janet
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Rodeway Inn Effingham North
Lobby
Motel 6 Effingham, IL

Motel 6 Effingham, IL

Motel 6 Effingham, IL
2.0 star property
0.3 km from Lake Sara
6.6 out of 10, (155)
"Check in staff was very friendly and helpful. "
United States
Lois
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Effingham, IL
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed)
Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham
2.0 star property
1.9 km from Lake Sara
6.0 out of 10, (1002)
"Currently under renovation but a good option to be, close to many stores. It is very comfortable and cheap. "
United States
Jose
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham
3.0 star property
1.8 km from Lake Sara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"Great stay"
United States
William
Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham
Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Studio 6 Effingham, Il

Studio 6 Effingham, Il

Studio 6 Effingham, Il
2.0 star property
0.4 km from Lake Sara
6.8 out of 10, (40)
"Friendly staff"
United States
sherrie
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Studio 6 Effingham, Il
Lobby
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont
2.5 star property
18.7 km from Lake Sara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (802)
"We always stay here when we are in the area. The staff are always courteous and efficient. The room is always clean. The breakfast is always excellent. Highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Kristin
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont
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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Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and spacious. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Hot tub and pool exceptional "
TinaLynne 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Hotels near other Lake Sara attractions

The cross at the crossroads in Effingham, Illinois.

Cross at the Crossroads

4.3/5 (68 reviews)
Find out about the history of Effingham when you take a trip to Cross at the Crossroads. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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drone night view on Kildare Village Outlet Shopping at christmas

Village Square Mall

3.6/5 (48 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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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 15 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Lake Sara?
Best Western Delta Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Sara. Other good choices within a short distance include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG and Baymont by Wyndham Effingham.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake Sara?
Expedia has 15 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 Bliss Park and TREC Calico Trail. Cardinal Golf Course and Cross at the Crossroads are some sights worth a visit in the area.