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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

Kate

S$180

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 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 Best Western hotel with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

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

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

2. Best Western Delta Inn

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Chris

S$123

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a television.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Sheridan

S$161

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a mirror, and a framed picture on the 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

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Tyler

S$130

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Alexis

S$146

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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.

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Tim

S$196

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

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

A hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a well-maintained garden.

7. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Penny

S$138

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various appliances, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Jeremiah

S$127

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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.

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

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

9. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

6.8 km from Lake Sara

Stephanie

S$133

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

10. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

5.8 km from Lake Sara

Amy

S$108

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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.

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

11. Quality Inn Effingham North

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Sierra

S$107

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 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

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kristen

S$90

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

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

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

6 km from Lake Sara

Cynthia

S$97

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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.

14. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

6.7 km from Lake Sara

Andrew

S$97

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

15. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

6.7 km from Lake Sara

YANZHIHONG

S$75

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 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.

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

6.1 km from Lake Sara

Michael

S$103

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

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.

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

14 km from Lake Sara

Donna

S$142

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

S$237

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Sara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 767 reviews	View
Best Western Delta Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham	9.0 Wonderful 510 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

8/10 Good

"Stay was okay, breakfast was good."

Quality Inn Effingham North

10/10 Excellent

"It was a pretty clean comfortable place to sleep"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"…."

Best Western Delta Inn

10/10 Excellent

"good work"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms, the staff was very helpful, breakfast was great"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

10/10 Excellent

"very convenient; check in was very easy, too"

Rodeway Inn Effingham North

8/10 Good

"Rooms were very clean and the bed was great. Smelled Smokey."

Motel 6 Effingham, IL

10/10 Excellent

"Very efficient staff"

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."

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. Best Western Delta Inn

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

7. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

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

9. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

10. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

11. Quality Inn Effingham North

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 Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

Quality Inn Effingham North

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Best Western Delta Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

Rodeway Inn Effingham North

Motel 6 Effingham, IL

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott 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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