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A log cabin-style building with a covered entrance, a landscaped area with rocks and shrubs, and a clear sky.

A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies and stone pillars.

A spacious bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a large window providing natural light.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and large windows.

1. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2.3 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Sue

฿3,677

฿4,203 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A modern breakfast area with a digital menu display, a variety of food options, and a clean, contemporary design.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

A conference room with a large table, yellow chairs, water bottles, and framed artwork on the walls.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Keith

฿4,124

฿4,577 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern lounge area with blue chairs, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.

A snack shelf stocked with various chips and snacks, a small refrigerator with beverages, and a freezer with frozen goods.

A gym with treadmills, a mirrored wall, and a rack of dumbbells.

A reception desk with a black countertop, wooden paneling, and a patterned glass partition.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

12.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Drew

฿4,195

฿4,739 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, air conditioning units, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A restaurant with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

A memorial with a brick pathway, surrounded by greenery and multiple flags.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large waterfall painting on the wall.

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

13.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Samantha

฿2,451

฿2,721 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rustic cabin with a dining area, a bicycle, and a sign reading "Vangelis".

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a window with a view of greenery, a built-in dishwasher, and a small countertop with various kitchen items.

A compact cabin with a wooden interior, a small kitchenette, a bench with cushions, and a window offering a view of trees.

5. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

15.1 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Brittany

฿5,097

฿7,145 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern kitchen with large windows, a buffet counter, and a chalkboard menu.

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

An indoor swimming pool with blue walls, multiple lounge chairs, and potted plants.

6. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

13.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Amy

฿5,672

฿6,294 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a ceiling fan. There are potted plants and a white fence around the pool.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and artwork on the walls.

A shelf with various packaged food items, including coffee creamer and other dairy products.

A Days Inn hotel with a brick facade, a large sign, and a parking area.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

8.3 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Deborah

฿2,686

฿2,981 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with steps and lounge chairs, large arched windows, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a TV, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flag, and a landscaped area with plants.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a sign reading "Comfort Inn," and a mirror on the wall.

8. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

13.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Neveah

฿3,392

฿3,764 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with a clear blue pool, white walls, and arched windows.

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, a large window with a nature view, and a tiled floor.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

9. Best Western Oglesby Inn

8.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Diana

฿3,319

฿3,684 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with wooden flooring, tables, and chairs. There are ceiling fans, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

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

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a blue and white color scheme.

A wooden table with a sign, brochures, a vase of flowers, and decorative pumpkins.

10. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Scott

฿2,553

฿2,884 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a parking lot in front.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden panel walls, and large arched windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding wooden walls and large arched windows.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

12.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Jymea

฿3,048

฿3,444 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, columns, and a brick facade.

A swimming pool with chairs and tables along the side, large windows with a view of trees, and recessed lighting.

A modern breakfast bar with labeled sections for bakery, fruit, cereal, and coffee.

A reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen, and a wall with geometric patterns.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Clint

฿5,331

฿6,023 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a kitchen area, and a fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, tiled walls, and a view of parked cars outside.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

13.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Andrew

฿4,905

฿5,443 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception desk with a glass panel design, a framed welcome sign, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large framed cityscape mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a cityscape view, a round mirror, and a green chair.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and sink.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

12.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Edwin

฿2,024

฿2,286 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and a central building.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television on top of a cabinet, a refrigerator, and a patterned carpet.

15. Surrey Motel

13.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Megan

฿2,213

฿2,456 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple entry points, and a parking lot.

A store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a wall with geometric patterns.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a blue sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Alma

฿4,817

฿5,442 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and a sign that reads "EXPRESS START BREAKFAST".

A conference room with multiple tables and orange chairs, equipped with water bottles and papers.

A fitness room with treadmills and elliptical machines, a black mat, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view.

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

"The lobby was bright and clean and welcoming. Staff at the desk was friendly and helpful. He even calmed my fear of impending storms with nowhere to go by assuring me we could take shelter on main level in the bathroom. Our room was the cleanest we have been in for a very long time. Appreciate their thoughtful attention to small details such as hand soap and lotion both in pumps by the bathroom sink, all items you'll need to shower if you've forgotten yours, both soft and hard pillows and...

Anthony

An outdoor area with a table and chairs, a lawn, and two trees.

A small, single-story motel with a 'No Vacancy' sign, a parking area, and a tree in the foreground.

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

A sign for Tou-Res Motel advertising low daily and weekly rates, kitchenettes, cable TV, and clean comfortable rooms.

18. Tourest Motel

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Sidney

฿2,716

฿3,014 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A garden with vibrant pink flowers in front of a house with blue siding.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and a sliding door to a balcony.

A swimming pool in a residential area with houses in the background.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.

19. Daniel's Motel

9.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

James

฿3,561

฿3,952 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a coffee station, a seating area with a red chair, and a potted plant.

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

A gym with exercise equipment, including treadmills and dumbbells, and a water dispenser.

20. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

14 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Shawn

฿2,565

฿2,847 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock	7.2 Good 1,006 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 649 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru	9.0 Wonderful 689 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy	9.8 Exceptional 286 reviews	View

Top Illinois Waterway Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great."

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks"

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

8/10 Good

"Good value while passing through."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

8/10 Good

"The staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. The rooms are dated especially the bathroom. The gem was the breakfast with unexpected healthy choices. The hotel is fine for a one night stay."

Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

10/10 Excellent

"Everything"

Other attractions near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Starved Rock State Park

9.4/10 (534 reviews)

The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

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Mix's Trading Post

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mix's Trading Post during your stay in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

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Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

7.8/10 (74 reviews)

Bring your family to Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Utica. Amble around this family-friendly area's parks or seek out the hiking trails.

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LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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August Hill Winery Tasting Room

9.0/10 (37 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at August Hill Winery Tasting Room during your travels to Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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Deer Park Country Club

7.8/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Oglesby at Deer Park Country Club. Wander around the parks in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Illinois Canyon Trailhead

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Illinois Canyon Trailhead during your travels to Ottawa. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center is located in a welcoming area of Ottawa that travellers like for its parks and hiking. You'll find 50 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a free water park and 2 bars. It's located 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. Another good choice is Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock, located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

What can I see and do near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Bring the family to Mix's Trading Post, Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Dickinson House while you're checking out the area near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Starved Rock State Park, August Hill Winery Tasting Room and Matthiessen State Park while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Buffalo Rock State Park and LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum.

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Our top choices for Illinois Waterway Visitor Center hotels

1. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

5. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

6. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

8. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

9. Best Western Oglesby Inn

10. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

15. Surrey Motel

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

18. Tourest Motel

19. Daniel's Motel

20. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

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Top Illinois Waterway Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

Other attractions near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Starved Rock State Park

Mix's Trading Post

Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

August Hill Winery Tasting Room

Deer Park Country Club

Illinois Canyon Trailhead

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