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

A modern living area with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

5.9 km from Lake Sara

Karen

P8,145

P9,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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 gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a mirrored wall.

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Debbie

P6,585

P7,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Alexis

P6,904

P7,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, draped with white fabric and string lights, and a chandelier above.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

4. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Penny

P7,372

P8,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a display of ceramics.

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

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including dumbbells, benches, and a squat rack.

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Steve

P7,705

P8,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden desk, a blue sofa, a small dining table, and a kitchenette.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance and a stone facade.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kimberly

P7,372

P8,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 hotel room with a desk, two monitors, a keyboard, and a mouse.

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

Susan

P5,598

P6,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

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

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Larry

P5,575

P6,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sun loungers, and large windows.

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

9. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

6.8 km from Lake Sara

Chelsea

P6,208

P6,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a red patterned chair.

10. Quality Inn Effingham North

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Stacy

P5,353

P5,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and weight machines.

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

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

5.8 km from Lake Sara

Jeffrey

P4,780

P5,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a sign that reads 'Coffee Anyone?'

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

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kristen

P4,050

P4,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

Kristin

P4,311

P4,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

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.

14. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

6.7 km from Lake Sara

YANZHIHONG

P3,311

P3,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

15. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

6.7 km from Lake Sara

Andrew

P4,258

P4,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

6.1 km from Lake Sara

Michael

P4,514

P5,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor patio with tables, chairs, a barbecue grill, and a pool.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a framed picture, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

17. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

P9,831

P9,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

18. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

14 km from Lake Sara

Heidi

P6,747

P7,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Sara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 772 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham	9.0 Wonderful 511 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 720 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 60 reviews	View

Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"It is a modest hotel with helpful staff, easily accessible handicapped parking, and surprisingly good scrambled eggs :)"

Quality Inn Effingham North

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean and the breakfast was very good. There is no elevator so you may want to book a room on the first floor so you do not have to carry luggage up the steps as we did."

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

10/10 Excellent

"What a gem! This hotel was only slightly farther down the road than the hotelopolis at the Effingham exit and I’m so glad I took the road less traveled! Everything was wonderful, so clean, great breakfast, friendly people and I could just jump right back on the highway to continue my journey in the morning."

The Shelby Inn

10/10 Excellent

"SPACIOUS ROOM, EASY PARKING, QUIET & SAFE"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

8/10 Good

"We really like the option of a separate living area (the suite). It was clean and all that we needed for our one night stay. Check in staff was very courteous."

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

8/10 Good

"We wished the clock worked on the night stand. We couldn't get it set. The carpet by the h/vac unit was wet, probably from condensation. Other than that, it was great."

Best Western Delta Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Receptionist did an excellent job at check in. Was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Don't usually see that these days. Swimming pool was a little cold and was not able to handle that. Could have had some laundry facilities on the property and that would raise the level of the facility. I will always stay there every time I vome to visit my daughter in Charleston"

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect service. Clean! Great value and excellent place to stop while traveling."

Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and room was fantastic in every way."

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 quaint area, you can savor 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Village Square Mall during your visit to Effingham. While in this quaint area, you can savor 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Effingham Performance Center

8.0/10 (128 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Effingham Performance Center during your trip to Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor 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 quaint area, you can savor 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Ballard Nature Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ballard Nature Center in Altamont. Take in the entertainment venues 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 savor 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, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake Sara?

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 will I find near Lake Sara?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations 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 fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view 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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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

4. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

7. Best Western Delta Inn

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

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. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

15. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

17. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

18. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

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Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

Quality Inn Effingham North

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

The Shelby Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

Best Western Delta Inn

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

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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