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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 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.

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

14.4 km from Ballard Nature Center

Marjorie

S$169

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

14.9 km from Ballard Nature Center

Steve

S$150

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center

Steve

S$186

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a mirrored wall.

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.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center

Jeannette

S$150

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

5. Best Western Delta Inn

14.3 km from Ballard Nature Center

Susan

S$117

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, a desk, and a television.

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

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

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

13.6 km from Ballard Nature Center

Kimberly

S$159

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

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

7. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

14.7 km from Ballard Nature Center

Penny

S$158

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

14 km from Ballard Nature Center

Chelsea

S$132

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

9. Quality Inn Effingham North

14.7 km from Ballard Nature Center

Stacy

S$114

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a mirror above the bathtub.

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

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

14.9 km from Ballard Nature Center

Sonya

S$119

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and weight machines.

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

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

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

13.1 km from Ballard Nature Center

Jeffrey

S$103

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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 bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

13.6 km from Ballard Nature Center

Arthur

S$75

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

14.6 km from Ballard Nature Center

Martha

S$98

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

A row of vending machines including a Royal Crown Cola machine, a push vending machine, and an Ice Cubes machine.

14. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

14 km from Ballard Nature Center

Gerald

S$98

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

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

15. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

14 km from Ballard Nature Center

YANZHIHONG

S$76

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 wall-mounted TV, a white marble console table with three vases of flowers, and a gold metal base.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

14.5 km from Ballard Nature Center

sharon

S$98

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

4.4 km from Ballard Nature Center

Heidi

S$150

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern hotel reception desk with a 'HOME 2' sign, two computer monitors, a phone, and a fruit display.

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center

S$209

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Ballard Nature Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 787 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham	9.0 Wonderful 518 reviews	View
Best Western Delta Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Ballard Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk greeted us, smiling, friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this hotel"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and there was plenty of close parking"

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"This motel was very nice. The pool, however was not available. Breakfast was good."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

8/10 Good

"good"

Studio 6 Effingham, Il

10/10 Excellent

"The parking lot was a little difficult to navigate but when I opened the door to the room my jaw dropped. It was awesome! Clean, nicely updated, spacious. It was great!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"clean room, nice staff, breakfast was available, coffee was good, close to restaurants gas stations and Walmart"

Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Other attractions near Ballard Nature Center

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 savour the top-notch restaurants.

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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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Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion during your travels in Altamont. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Altamont Living Museum

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Altamont Living Museum during your trip to Altamont. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Lake Sara

8.0/10 (76 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Sara during your travels in Effingham. While in this quaint 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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Pepper's Ridge Winery

7.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Pepper's Ridge Winery during your travels to Edgewood. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ballard Nature Center?

Ballard Nature Center is located in Altamont. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Ballard Nature Center?

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness centre. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ballard Nature Center. Other good options around the area include Ramada by Wyndham Effingham and Baymont by Wyndham Effingham.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ballard Nature Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Ballard Nature Center.

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Our top choices for Ballard Nature Center hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

5. Best Western Delta Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

7. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

8. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

9. Quality Inn Effingham North

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

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

14. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

15. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

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Top Ballard Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

Studio 6 Effingham, Il

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

Other attractions near Ballard Nature Center

Cross at the Crossroads

Effingham County Fairgrounds

Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion

Altamont Living Museum

Lake Sara

Cardinal Golf Course

Effingham Performance Center

Pepper's Ridge Winery

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