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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.

1. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Penny

HK$761

HK$852 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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.

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

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

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Alexis

HK$806

HK$903 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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.

3. Best Western Delta Inn

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Chris

HK$680

HK$761 total

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.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Sheridan

HK$886

HK$992 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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.

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

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

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Jeremiah

HK$726

HK$806 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

5.9 km from Lake Sara

Kate

HK$1,003

HK$1,113 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Tyler

HK$726

HK$806 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

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

8. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

6.8 km from Lake Sara

Stephanie

HK$733

HK$821 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A grocery store interior with refrigerated sections, shelves stocked with snacks, and a checkout area.

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

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

9. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Tim

HK$1,087

HK$1,217 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

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

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

10. Quality Inn Effingham North

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Sierra

HK$621

HK$690 total

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 reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a sign reading "Baymont by Wyndham".

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

5.8 km from Lake Sara

Amy

HK$600

HK$666 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 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 sofa, a washing machine, a vending machine, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kristen

HK$493

HK$552 total

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

A stacked washer and dryer unit in a hallway with a patterned carpet and wooden doors.

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

6 km from Lake Sara

Cynthia

HK$539

HK$598 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 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

HK$534

HK$598 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a clock on the wall.

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

HK$415

HK$465 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and several cars parked in front.

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

6.1 km from Lake Sara

Michael

HK$565

HK$632 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

17. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

HK$1,433

HK$1,433 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

Donna

HK$847

HK$914 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 713 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Delta Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL	8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View

Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

8/10 Good

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

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

8/10 Good

"We had a great time, the lake and area was beautiful, perfect, peaceful little get away. The host was great and the house was very nice! Sliding doors could use an update, but other than that great place to stay! We will definitely be back!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great except the hottub smelled so strong of chemicals we had to leave after 10 min. Our eyes and noses were burning and I was coughing bad. Told front desk and they opened a window ."

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Could have used a little more lighting but that's just my preference. I had a single king room. The bed was firm but not uncomfortable. Breakfast was a pleasant surprise with eggs and sausage along with waffles, toast, yogurt, cereal, juice and coffee. Fruit would be a nice addition"

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Room was quite clean. Ac worked well. TV and outlets all worked. Staff responsive and courteous. Breakfast is minimal but coffee was good. All in all a quality stay."

Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful time! Beautiful place. Great views. Easy communication with owners."

Quality Inn Effingham North

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful and service was expedituous."

Lake Sara cottage: 3BR/2BA, hot tub, swim dock, firepit, kayaks, & lake views!

10/10 Excellent

"The entire property was clean and pristine. The home was beautifully decorated, spacious, and welcoming. We had everything we needed and more. The hosts were incredibly responsive, Check-in and check-out was a breeze. We have already recommended this property to others and we will definitely be back."

Family Home on Lake Sara

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay! This was by far the best-stocked vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in. The home was exceptionally clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out, making it perfect for families. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend."

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.

Effingham Lake Sara Hotels

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Our top choices for Lake Sara hotels

1. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

3. Best Western Delta Inn

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

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

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

8. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

9. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

10. Quality Inn Effingham North

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. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

18. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

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Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.

Quality Inn Effingham North

Lake Sara cottage: 3BR/2BA, hot tub, swim dock, firepit, kayaks, & lake views!

Family Home on Lake Sara

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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