Name: Illinois Beach Hotel, Best Western Premier Col.
Address: 1 Lakefront Drive, Zion, 60099, US

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Lisa

Beautiful location and beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Alexander

Property is a little outdated and is going thru renovation right now. Location is absolutely awesome!!
Hotel stuff is very helpful and friendly!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Alyssa

My family and I have stayed here three times and cannot wait to go back. Rooms are basic but clean and have everything we need. The biggest draw is that you cannot beat being right on the beach. It's a gorgeous area and we love the onsite restaurant, Nolan's. Staff is always wonderful too! Bonus, that it is pet friendly! LOVE this place. I hope to keep visiting every year!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Renee

The location is the draw for this hotel. It has immediate access to the sandy beach of Lake Michigan with great views of the water and the sunrise over the lake. Unfortunately, the hotel itself needs modernization and better cleanliness.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Douglas Edward

Very clean hotel and very close to the beach. Was close to Six Flags which we loved!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Jillian

:)

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

rosemary

Every one was so nice and helpful. Check in and check out were so easy. Beautiful location, right off the beach. Truly a hidden gem. Food and service were great in the restaurant downstairs. Good food, good drinks, good times!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Mary

The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Very disappointed that the pool is closed and may take some time to reopen. The property is owned by the state so renovations are highly needed! The staff is great! The beach location is top-notch for that area. I would definitely go back again, but not until the pool reopens! did not try the restaurant. We were too late for breakfast! Very close vicinity to Gurnee Mills, shopping and antique centers! Looking forward to our next stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Christina

Nice and accommodating staff and easy beach access. Breakfast was acceptable, but the place could use updating.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Han

Pool is closed due to renovation. Sea views barely seen lake. Restaurant is closed for Monday and Tuesday.

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

Nodirbek

Not worth it

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Catherine

Dogs in an area where they had no dogs allowed signs. I assumed it was bc of wetlands and turtles and birds....

Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Gail

My stay was ok, the hotel definitely needs some modernization, however, the lake, the beach, they were beautiful so, the sacrifice was worth it. Our room was clean, air conditioning was great, however, the shower was not clean at all, there was long black hair on the shower walls and in the tub. I do not have long black hair. I can excuse the lack of amenities, for the location, but there is no excuse, for something not being clean, that is poor staffing.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2026

Barbara

No swimming pool no gym been over couple years already yet you are still paying the high price to stay here and you can stay within 10 minutes for much less with all the amenities. It was raining in our room during the storm and we had ants walking around even on our bed. Front desk is unhelpful and in my opinion kind of rude. I definitely won't be staying here again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Manuel J

Great place to go

Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Beatriz

The room was old, in urgent need of repair, musty odor and the bathroom was not clean .
The only good thing is the location but it's too pricey look somewhere else

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Maria

I had a midweek stay here. Staff was helpful, rooms clean, and beach is beautiful. There was limited staff working so they were having to wear many hats. Restaurant food was good but again, only one server which made service a bit slow, but I was on vacation and not bothered by a longer wait. Would stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Andrew

A hidden gem along Lake Michigan! My wife and I really enjoyed the King Suite balcony room, with a beautiful view of the beach and Lake Michigan. Yes, the hotel is older, but the lobby and rooms have been updated and were very clean. The beach is huge and has plenty of space to spread out. The biggest room for improvement is the grounds/landscaping of the hotel - the grass needed mowing, the beds needed weeding, and the firepit was overgrown. Also, remember that along Lake Michigan it's about 10 degrees cooler, so plan accordingly. Lastly, besides the hotel restaurant, you'll probably have to drive 25-30 minutes for anything other than fast food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Michelle

I liked the location and my bedroom was nice. I enjoyed my time there

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Samay

Very beautiful beach getway

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

gopesh

good clean room,friendly staff,bar and food great.
need to change tv for smart tv to watch you tube netflix etc .

Family

4/10

Poor

23 May 2026

Julia

Beautiful location. But hotel room had not been fully cleaned - dirty wash cloths in shower. Also there are no operable windows, so if you want fresh air, especially nice given lakefront, you need to get a room with a balcony. I tried to change rooms and was give a new room number to check-in the next day, but the front desk said they had no record of it when I returned in the evening . The 3rd night, they were able to change the room. Also the breakfast was not good given the price. Recommend Emily's Pancake House instead.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Courtney

The resort is okay. It's close to the beach, but you pretty much have to exit out the front of the lobby and walk around the entire building to get to the beach. It'd be cooler if some of the fire exits were accessible in and out. The lobby and ballroom are nice, but the rooms are mediocre... you will find paint chipping. The showers and jetted tubs look relatively new. I hear the pool has been under construction for five years. There doesn't appear to be a water fountain or bottle filling station on property. The staff are friendly. I dont think breakfast was complimentary.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Paula

The stag is really great

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2026

Ruth

Rented a beach view room. But they didn’t have a clean one available, had to pay more to upgrade to a suite.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Gerald Michael

Front Desk Staff was very friendly and helpful

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Joseph

1/4 roll of TP doesn't cut it. Shower drains very slowly. I asked for a lake view. This was barely, there were many empty rooms with great views however. Everything else was excellent. Salmon & shrimp salad was wonderful. Still, I love this place!

Self

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2026

Jeff

Hahaha find a different place. Room not great, beds sucked, and had a big party all night long. I got about 15 minutes of sleep for the entire night because of the party going on ALL NIGHT LONG. People still screaming in the halls at 6am.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Amanda

Room was spotless! Hotel was quiet and only noise I heard was guests coming and going in the hallway. The view from my room (211) was beautiful and relaxing. I enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. There is a pool area that’s under construction and will be a nice, added amenity.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Dena

It is an old property, but the giest room was very clean. I would stay again if in the area. We did not try the food/restaurant or anything else.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Delilah

The room was perfect but there was NO hot water

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Christopher

Yes

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

randall

Hotel is in need of a remodel

Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2026

Aaron

Waited 15min to check in. Received an apology along with an explanation of having to do three jobs at once. Shower ceiling had peeling paint with mildew/mold stains. Vanity would not drain. Was relocated to another RM.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2026

Roxanne

If it's all about location, then this hotel is excellent. But beyond direct beach front access, this hotel is pretty bare bones (not even a toilet paper holder!). Staff was ok, but after we checked-in, they didn't acknowledge our presence. Would stay here again only to have excellent beach and hiking trail access. Otherwise, not much going on.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

America

Everything is fine clean the view 👌

Self

4/10

Poor

28 Mar 2026

Greg

Room was a little pricey with no amenities other than a bar, which was pricey and a restaurant which was pricey. There were several amenities within the room that were not working make up mirror. Toilet seat was ready to fall off the toilet coffee maker was just a small little one cup view was OK. Without the amenities, the room was definitely not worth the price we paid.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Elecia

Was a good stay was hoping the pool was open but it is still being remodeled. Rooms could be a alittle cleaner found hair on sink and shower, and stain on sheet. Staff is super nice. Had fun on the beach.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Daphne

Pool was out of commission. Front desk was welcoming.

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Dolores

I was unable to stay in the room, there was mold on the ceiling. The bathroom was very dirty, there was lots of spider webs and dust on the walls and floors. the walls are paper thin and you could hear all noise above and beside you the hotel claims to be a non-smoking hotel, but our upstairs neighbors were smoking marijuana, and the smell lingered into our room. The bed frame was coming apart overall a shame because the place has great potential. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and were very apologetic about the conditions of the room, but they were unable to offer a refund because I booked through Hotels.com.

4/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

Sara

No view in room, no breakfast, no late check out. Outdated bathroom

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Danielle

Was an wonderful experience. The staff was very kind and helpful. The view was amazing. Highly recommend any time of the year!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2026

Clare

The staff was great. There was funk smell in the first room we were assigned to and the front desk associate gave us a free uograde to a much more beautiful room. Which, we REALLY appreciated.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Elissa

The views!! What a gem on the lakefront. Cool retro building that’s updated and sparkling clean inside. Kind helpful staff and nice room with an awesome view of the lake, all at a reasonable price. We missed the restaurant due to holiday hours, but excited to check out next time!

6/10

Pleasant

20 Dec 2025

Jennifer

We had to switch rooms due to not having hot water but the staff was very good and switched us with no issues

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2025

Diego

This place has pros and cons.

Pros: very fast internet speeds, quiet for most of the stay unless your room is next to someone who is loud (in my case teens watching cartoons all night long at full volume), direct beach access, great local breakfast spots under 15 mins away, friendly staff.

Cons: never did house keeping my whole stay (5days), shower kept getting clogged, shower also was cold until water ran for a few minutes, no breakfast, tiny toilets for someone big and tall

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Antavious

Room was so clean and relaxing. The morning views was amazing for sure 5 stars

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Hannah

Quiet and scenic place!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Paul

This is one of our favorite locations. The restaurant is nice, but also there is a lot of quick bite locations in town, or a grocery store if you want to picnic at the beach. We Love the private beach access, but often do go to the state Park beach as well. The only think missing lately has been the morning coffee! We used to be able to get coffee in the lobby in the morning, last two trips we had to drive to a coffee shop to get coffee as staff was not making coffee in the morning anymore.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2025

Bethany

I had reserved two rooms, one had mold up and down the walls in the bathroom and we needed to be moved to a different room. You can tell the hotel has went under a recent remodel but it truly is a outdated hotel. They serve breakfast at a high price of $20.00 per guest and it's something my six year old could make. The only thing about this hotel is the view or the water and the beach that makes it what it is. Also, the staff were very respectful and nice.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Ryan

Would recommend. Restaurant was good. A throwback place for sure, very neat.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Tam

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 Illinois Beach Hotel
I had such a wonderful stay at Illinois Beach Hotel! The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, with beautiful views and a welcoming staff. We ate at Nolan’s and the food was absolutely amazing flavorful, fresh, and served with great hospitality. It truly made the experience complete. Whether you’re visiting for a getaway or just stopping through, I highly recommend checking this place out. You’ll leave full, happy, and refreshed! 🌊✨

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Eva

The location and the view when dining is beautiful! The staff were VERY friendly and accommodating!
We were there in early November, but will definitely go back during beach season!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Jackie

Staff was lovely! Room was spectacular! I enjoyed every single minute here!! I will be coming back again and again! Absolutely love everything about this hotel! Everything as described and more. Clean and beautiful facility lovely lobby beautiful decor just cant say enough its wonderful here!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Verified traveler

Was clean and perfect

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2025

Amy

Overall, the place itself was nice. We went in October, so it was very desolate. However, I think this place would be good to stay at during the summer. At night it does seem kind of creepy going down the road to get there (dark and the speed limit is only 20 mph), but it is in a state park, so there is that.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Joan

Everything was very good

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

Rochelle

The rooms were clean and the views were beautiful.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Shauna star

It was amazing! I was very impressed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Paul santos

Friendly staff

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Jurgita

Location

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

25 Oct 2025

Suzette

Room didn't appear to have been clean properly. There was rubbish on the floor and a dirty flannel/wash cloth in the bathroom. The corridor outside the room clearly hadn't been hoovered, it was left dirty for the two days we were staying. The shower was cold on day two.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2025

Amy

Clean it up

Really great location, however, there were cobwebs in the windows and Pineneedles all over. If they just had someone sweep the windows and the metal roofs where people can see out onto them from the windows, that would really improve the space.
Also, they had an incredibly loud concert downstairs that was rather disturbing during the stay.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Richard

Love this place, great view, clean private beach, rooms are clean, service friendly and kind.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Casey

Beautiful next to the lake… and walking paths

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

James

Great location, next to the beach and parkland everywhere else. Initially, booked me into a room that had not been cleaned! Otherwise nice room.
You cannot beat the location anywhere north of Chicago.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Buffy

I absolutely loved the view! So peaceful. We were there for my daughters graduation from the navy bootcamp, it was an easy drive to base. A very beautiful area! Staff was over the top! I loved it all. Took walks at the beach and the sound of the waves were amazingly comforting. We all had a blast! Food at the restaurant was really good! I had the ceaser salad my kids had the meatball sub and we were all very full and satisfied. It was delicious!! If i ever come back this way this will definitely be my go to place to stay!!!!! I do not remember the lady at the front desk name but she has a daughter that lives in abilene where i live, anyway she was so awesome! We had great conversations. I would give this place a 10 all day long!!!!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

18 Oct 2025

Krystal

Every thing seems out of date. The carpets look so dirty every where. No toilet paper roll holder in room looked broken and never fixed. Bathroom smelled moldy the vents look so gross. Doors on exterior seemed to always be unlocked not safe feeling doos always proper open. Pool had been closed for over a year. Such a large beautiful pool not being utilized is such a disservice to the lake county community.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2025

Jillian

Lake view room was perfect!

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Hubert

Dirty towels, mold on ceiling, dirty bed sheets, hairs everywhere. Drain clogs up in shower. Paid $70 for breakfast that I was told was free. Will not be staying here again

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Felicia

Restaurant was out of several things, breakfast was expensive for the food provided and there was some mold on the tub...but tgese were small things when compared to the location and beautiful views. This hotel, and trip, were exactly what i needed for a mental get away. Tgank you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Ian jake

Hope to more visitor to visit the place.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Michael

No pool, no hot tub as it was “under construction” and did not know before renting.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Gail

A nice bonus was having a restaurant open for all meals.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Enrriketa

Felt so relaxed staff was amazing and very Welcoming and the lake being right there is just another bonus thank you guys so much

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2025

Kara

The property has so much potential, it’s a shame that they maintain the minimum standards on cleanliness and atmosphere. Our room obviously hadn’t been stayed in for awhile and was not cleaned up beforehand. They’re were spiderwebs and spiders everywhere inside and the balcony was basically a spider pit. The sink was clogged and had weird stuff floating out of the drain. The shower floor was so stained that I didn’t want to even bathe. The toilet paper holder was hanging on for dear life. Every corner, baseboard, counter was dirty. And the prison fluorescent lightbulbs are every traveler’s dream when it comes time to relax. The only redeemer and the reason it got beyond one star is the location and view are amazing. But again the hotel does nothing to maximize this jewel of a location.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Mary Anne

Lovely location, nice clean room

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Daniel

The illinois hotel

Great place to stay. It was unexpected being in a State park. Excellent food in the restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Pamela

The majority of the staff were wonderful, friendly, and helpful. The location is amazing. The food was excellent. Though I think the bathroom floors need updating. Other than that, I really like this hotel. I have stayed here twice.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2025

Shareeee

There were tons of cobwebs with bugs stuck in them everywhere. The grounds were very unkept. There were weeds everywhere. There was mold growing on the wall in my room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2025

Kristy

Rooms are very outdated, our air conditioner leaked all over balcony and made a hudge puddle couldn’t even go out on the balcony, there were so many cobwebs everywhere and spiders. Like no one has touched it for a very long time. Had to ask for new towels, rooms weren’t cleaned in the 3 days there.. the bar & restaurant had good food, and of course the location & views are Amazing. But for the price, it’s definitely not worth the $$. And the pool was under construction, should have been informed of that.. not worth the $$
Entire hotel, inside, outside needs a huge overhaul..

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Andrea

Feel like home

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Sep 2025

Avni

Terrible hotel, great staff

Mold in rooms and ac/heater units, bugs all over balcony, every floor in the entire hotel needs a deep clean. Staff is extremely nice but the hotel is gross which is a real shame bc the location is unbeatable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Devona

The staff was so friendly. It was one gentleman, unfortunately, I cannot remember his name, but I know that face when I see it. It was so helpful, professional, friendly, and made you

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Nduwayo

Clean room and great views from our room

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Maria

Beach very nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Charlene

The staff was amazing the room was very comfortable, it wad very relaxing. Came to see my son graduate navy boot camp and we had a wonderful time and the price is perfect

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2025

Nancy

Hotel in a park.

The room was comfortable and fairly clean. But the air conditioner was really loud and smelled bad. I would’ve killed to have been able to open a window.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Kiara

We enjoyed the beach

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

Daniel H

We really like Nolan's restaurant the fettuccine alfredo with shrimp was great and the view was amazing. Attention to cleanliness needs to be addressed the housekeepers are missing a lot in the rooms. The bathroom was very nasty. Every surface needed to be wiped down in the room

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Daniel H

Location is great. You can tell that they are working to improve the property. There does need to be more attention to cleanliness in the rooms

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Rosa

Beautiful views of the lake from our room! The front desk staff was super friendly and enthusiastic to help with any questions we had during our stay. Definitely will return!

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Steve

Nice property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Nice place by the lake. Brought back good memories.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Fanny

Place is nice beach is clean is privet place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Venkata N D Sandeep

Best front desk staff we have seen in a while . Keep it up . We came for a kid's birthday and kids had a blast

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2025

Karli

Hotel room was terribly dirty, doorknob was broken, sheets were stained with mystery brown stains, the floor was wet, smelled weird, and the room was very dusty. The woman at the front desk was very kind and respectful when we told her we did not want to stay there, however. I did not get her name, but she was one of the only pluses to come out of our experience.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Sep 2025

Tsoojbayar

Communication of restaurant staff and dishes were dirty

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2025

Kathleen

This hotel & event center is in a State forest & camping reserve directly on Lake Michigan. Beautiful Sandy shoreline from Wisconsin to miles south. The property & hotel was inundated during a horrific storm some yrs ago. So it is a work in progress now. The main floor is clean & wery nice with restaurant & bar overlooking the lake. Patios for outside dining. Serving hrs are limited at this time. Chef with delicious food. Staff super friendly & accomadating. Housekeeping staff could use an overseer & nudge. Rooms are ideal with plans for renovating them. This hotel has been here for 40 plus yrs. So peaceful walking trails, swimming.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

30 Aug 2025

Sarath

We booked a lake view room for our anniversary instead we got room with no lake view , when asked the front desk to switch rooms, they said no guarantee for lake view. Anniversary got ruined