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A spacious lobby with a beige sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large glass doors.

A hotel lobby with a large indoor pool, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, bar stools, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A treats section with a variety of snacks and beverages, including a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with items like Welch's and Bonde.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

5.9 km from Lake Sara

Kate

฿3,998

฿4,436 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and a fireplace.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent entrance, stone facade, and illuminated signage.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a green accent wall.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Sheridan

฿3,594

฿4,024 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A La Quinta hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sun-shaped artwork, multiple seating areas, and a patterned rug.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a clear view of the pool area.

A modern kitchen area with a counter, various appliances, and food display items.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Alexis

฿3,277

฿3,670 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A Holiday Inn hotel with a beige facade, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A Holiday Inn lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a decorative sign.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and ceiling lights.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a seating area with a view of the pool.

4. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Sarath

฿3,186

฿3,568 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a covered section.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, fruit display, and various food items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A grocery store interior with refrigerated sections, shelves stocked with snacks, and a checkout area.

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Tim

฿4,260

฿4,770 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A building with a green roof, white columns, and a glass entrance.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various appliances, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Jeremiah

฿2,780

฿3,085 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including a seating area with chairs and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A Best Western hotel with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

7. Best Western Delta Inn

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Chris

฿2,904

฿3,251 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A lobby with a blue sofa, a brown leather chair, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a colorful carpet, and wooden pillars.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a TV on a wooden shelf, a white curtain, a lamp, a brown sofa, a small round table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Tyler

฿3,027

฿3,359 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa set, a wooden staircase, and a large window.

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, blue seating area, a staircase, and a dining area.

9. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

6.8 km from Lake Sara

Stephanie

฿2,875

฿3,219 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a bathroom.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden beams, and brick walls.

A wooden interior with a pool area, a white chair, and a view of the pool through a glass door.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, a bed, and a patterned carpet.

10. Quality Inn Effingham North

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Sierra

฿2,513

฿2,789 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, seating area with tables and chairs, and a clock on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a sign reading "Baymont by Wyndham".

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a sink.

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

5.8 km from Lake Sara

Amy

฿2,360

฿2,620 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a blue mat, and two potted plants.

A hotel room with a sofa, a washing machine, a vending machine, and a staircase.

A hotel gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kristen

฿1,694

฿1,897 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A hotel lobby with a blue sign reading "Rodeway Inn," a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A stacked washer and dryer unit in a hallway with a patterned carpet and wooden doors.

A Rodeway Inn with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a large sign.

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

6 km from Lake Sara

Cynthia

฿2,450

฿2,719 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious kitchen area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A compact bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves.

A kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and two wall-mounted shelves above the sink.

14. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

6.7 km from Lake Sara

Andrew

฿2,222

฿2,488 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel wall, a potted plant, and a radiator.

A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and several cars parked in front.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

6.1 km from Lake Sara

Michael

฿2,360

฿2,643 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and American flags.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a clock on the wall.

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

16. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

6.7 km from Lake Sara

Bill

฿1,732

฿1,939 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two round tables, and a sofa.

A lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

14 km from Lake Sara

Donna

฿3,528

฿3,810 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Sara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 765 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 710 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 58 reviews	View

Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

8/10 Good

"Someone was smoking weed. We could smell it when we came back in the evening from supper. Not on our floor, but the elevator stunk. The carpet felt damp,"

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

8/10 Good

"Solid Property. Stay here often on Business. Staff always awesome. Rooms are clean and Beds are Decent."

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Pet frendly"

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room with mini frig. Hot breakfast. Indoor pool. Friendly staff"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

8/10 Good

"The chairs in the dining area desperately need to be recovered."

Quality Inn Effingham North

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful and service was expedituous."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!! Helpful staff, pool was awesome. Gym is very small, but still decent. Walkable to Culver’s was a favorite for my kids (good ice cream)."

Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Good sized room, great staff great time there."

Other attractions near Lake Sara

A large white cross monument in a grassy field with trees and buildings in the background.

Cross at the Crossroads

8.8/10 (109 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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A nighttime aerial view of a town with illuminated buildings and a parking lot filled with cars.

Village Square Mall

7.4/10 (80 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Village Square Mall during your trip to Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Cardinal Golf Course

7.2/10 (26 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Effingham at Cardinal Golf Course. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Effingham Performance Center

8.0/10 (128 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Effingham Performance Center on your trip to Effingham. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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TREC Calico Trail

7.6/10 (34 reviews)

You can take time to visit TREC Calico Trail during your travels to Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Bliss Park

7.6/10 (23 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bliss Park, a lovely green space in Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Ballard Nature Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ballard Nature Center in Altamont. Take in the entertainment choices and countryside in this family-friendly area.

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Effingham County Fairgrounds

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Effingham County Fairgrounds during your trip to Altamont. While you're here, 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 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake Sara?

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Lake Sara. Other good choices within 5 miles include Ramada by Wyndham Effingham and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake Sara?

Expedia has 14 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 TREC Calico Trail and Bliss Park. Cross at the Crossroads and Cardinal Golf Course are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Lake Sara hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

4. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

7. Best Western Delta Inn

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

9. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

10. Quality Inn Effingham North

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

14. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

16. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

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Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

Quality Inn Effingham North

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

Other attractions near Lake Sara

Cross at the Crossroads

Village Square Mall

Cardinal Golf Course

Effingham Performance Center

TREC Calico Trail

Bliss Park

Ballard Nature Center

Effingham County Fairgrounds

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