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Our top choices for Carbondale family-friendly hotels

A hotel room with a large framed picture of a tree on the wall, a neatly made bed with white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale
2.0 star property
Carbondale
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Reasonable price, very clean and friendly staff. Room was pretty quiet and bed comfortable."
United States
Jeff
The price is P4,143
P4,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale
A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a tree.

2. Quality Inn Carbondale University area

Quality Inn Carbondale University area
2.5 star property
Carbondale
5.8 out of 10, (888 reviews)
"Room was dated but clean. Bed was comfortable. We were grateful for the help we received after a botched reservation at another hotel."
United States
Alma
The price is P3,528
P4,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Quality Inn Carbondale University area
An indoor swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a metal ladder.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG
2.5 star property
Murphysboro
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (627 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Lauren
The price is P6,193
P6,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG
A Best Western hotel with a parking lot and a covered entrance.

4. Best Western Marion Hotel

Best Western Marion Hotel
2.5 star property
Marion
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Staff was excellent!"
United States
Cornell
The price is P5,057
P6,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Best Western Marion Hotel
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

5. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake
2.5 star property
Whittington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean and everything was perfect!"
United States
Tad
The price is P5,171
P5,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57
2.5 star property
Marion
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room. Breakfast options were very good!"
United States
Suzan
The price is P7,164
P8,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

7. Drury Inn & Suites Marion

Drury Inn & Suites Marion
3.0 star property
Marion
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice affordable with comfortable beds and good food."
United States
Heather
The price is P4,149
P4,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Drury Inn & Suites Marion
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.

8. Baymont by Wyndham Marion

Baymont by Wyndham Marion
2.5 star property
Marion
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,068 reviews)
"Excellent hotel to stay in Marion, IL."
United States
Sunil
The price is P5,995
P7,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Baymont by Wyndham Marion
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a dresser, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

9. Motel 6 Marion, IL

Motel 6 Marion, IL
2.0 star property
Marion
7.2 out of 10, Good, (722 reviews)
"Great room, laundry area and staff is really nice"
United States
Jessie
The price is P4,142
P4,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Motel 6 Marion, IL
A hotel room with a king-sized bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a separate bathroom with a bathtub and a tiled shower area.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area
2.5 star property
Carbondale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (620 reviews)
"Excellent room and very friendly service!"
United States
Bill
The price is P4,916
P5,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area
A modern living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a large wall clock, and a cozy seating area.

11. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL
2.5 star property
Marion
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"This is an excellent hotel to stay at. Updated, easy parking, staff is very friendly, breakfast is great, will stay at this hotel again."
United States
Lisa
The price is P6,431
P7,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL
A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a fireplace, a clock, and framed pictures on the wall.

12. Fairgrounds Inn

Fairgrounds Inn
2.0 star property
Du Quoin
7.6 out of 10, Good, (445 reviews)
"The establishment is very pleasant. My kids and I enjoyed the indoor swimming pool, and the nice big space in the back of the hotel on there patio. They have two BBQ grills picnic tables at least 5 of them, and just a very"
United States
Kasey
The price is P5,229
P5,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Fairgrounds Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion
2.0 star property
Marion
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Super clean hotel and friendly stafff. Also very reasonably priced. Very convenient, right off interstate 57"
United States
Christopher
The price is P4,725
P5,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion
A room with a bed, a bench, a sink, a door, and a bathtub.

14. Americas Best Value Inn West Frankfort

Americas Best Value Inn West Frankfort
2.5 star property
West Frankfort
7.6 out of 10, Good, (541 reviews)
"Clean, inexpensive, friendly staff. Good value for the money. Some of the things inside were outdated but I just needed a basic room and didn't want to pay $200 for it."
United States
Thomas
The price is P4,789
P5,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Americas Best Value Inn West Frankfort
A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a sign for 'Quality Inn & Suites'.

15. Quality Inn & Suites Marion

Quality Inn & Suites Marion
2.5 star property
Marion
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean."
United States
Earle
The price is P4,540
P5,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Quality Inn & Suites Marion
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a large painting, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

16. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Marion

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Marion
3.0 star property
Marion
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (386 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Air conditioning was fair. Very clean rooms."
United States
Alisa
The price is P7,413
P8,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Marion
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a chair.

17. Country Garden & Suites

Country Garden & Suites
2.0 star property
Benton
6.4 out of 10, (554 reviews)
"Decent place to stay but no linens for the pull out bed."
United States
Tina Kay
The price is P5,068
P5,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Garden & Suites
Lobby

18. Gray Plaza Motel

Gray Plaza Motel
2.5 star property
West Frankfort
6.8 out of 10, (51 reviews)
"The place looks abandoned. The room had a stale smell. The refrigerator was unplugged and smelly. The linens were clean."
United States
Kyle
The price is P4,522
P5,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Gray Plaza Motel
A hotel reception desk with a pet policy sign, a television screen, and a 'Fresh Food' sign.

19. Extended Stay Inn & Suites Marion I-57

Extended Stay Inn & Suites Marion I-57
2.0 star property
Marion
5.0 out of 10, (441 reviews)
"This place was a dive"
United States
Jeff
The price is P3,719
P4,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Extended Stay Inn & Suites Marion I-57
A wooden cabin with a deck, a small porch, and a picnic table with an umbrella.

20. Pet Friendly! Couples Retreat in Southern Illinois

Pet Friendly! Couples Retreat in Southern Illinois
3.0 star property
Murphysboro
The price is P7,662
P15,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Pet Friendly! Couples Retreat in Southern Illinois
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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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Carbondale

Breakfast included
Pool

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Carbondale

An outdoor patio with stone fire pit, colorful striped sofas, and blue chairs.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale
3.0 star property
Carbondale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598)
The price is P7,544
P8,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Carbondale

An outdoor patio with stone fire pit, colorful striped sofas, and blue chairs.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale
3.0 star property
Carbondale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598)
The price is P7,544
P8,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale
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 Carbondale Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

10/10 Excellent
"The desk clerk was very helpful and was available if I needed anything."
JOHN 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

Frequently asked questions

What's Carbondale like for family-friendly vacations?
The welcoming destination of Carbondale is a great choice if you've been considering a vacation with the kids. The sporting events, restaurants, and hiking trails are just a few things that make this an attractive spot for a family vacation. Take to the air and fly into Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), which is located 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel when traveling with kids to Carbondale?
Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area is a hotel with an indoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Carbondale?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 76°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 39°F. Average annual precipitation for Carbondale is 56 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Carbondale?
While you are visiting Carbondale, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as Banterra Center and African American Museum of Southern Illinois. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like MTN Dew Park and Makanda Boardwalk.
What's the best way for us to get around Carbondale?
To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Carbondale Station. Carbondale might not have many public transit options so consider renting a car to explore more.

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