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

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

Marjorie

SAR 444

SAR 492 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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.

2. Best Western Delta Inn

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Susan

SAR 312

SAR 350 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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 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.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Mihai

SAR 428

SAR 479 total

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.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kimberly

SAR 428

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

SAR 484

SAR 542 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

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

6. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

6.8 km from Lake Sara

Chelsea

SAR 367

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a colorful carpet, and wooden pillars.

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Jeannette

SAR 396

SAR 439 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Quality Inn Effingham North

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Stacy

SAR 303

SAR 337 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

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

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Sonya

SAR 325

SAR 361 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

10. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Penny

SAR 413

SAR 463 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

5.8 km from Lake Sara

Jeffrey

SAR 271

SAR 301 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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?'

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kristen

SAR 215

SAR 241 total

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 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

"check in and out are completed remotely by viedo operated kiosk, no staff present (not exactly hospitable). Supposedly parking is on one side of the building, however, that doesn't stop busses from parking in front of your window. There was a sheer window treatment with two side panel drapes that I had to close pin together to help block light from coming in and provide privacy. the coffee bar is in the lobby, you have your back turned to the video staff when you get coffee. I will not be...

Sharon

SAR 259

SAR 288 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

14. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

6.7 km from Lake Sara

Judy

SAR 256

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

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

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

15. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

6.7 km from Lake Sara

YANZHIHONG

SAR 199

SAR 223 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 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

sharon

SAR 239

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

14 km from Lake Sara

Heidi

SAR 406

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered section, and string lights.

A modern hotel with a sign reading 'HOME 2 Suites by Hilton,' featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with plants.

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

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

SAR 611

SAR 611 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Sara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 786 reviews	View
Best Western Delta Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 61 reviews	View

Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was very comfortable and clean!"

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and front desk people helpful. Hot breakfast (eggs, sausage, biscuits) +cereal etc. Note this hotel is very close to the interstate, and it is not quiet, at least the rooms facing it. Maybe the ones on the other side are quieter. If traffic noise will bother you, running the fan did not overcome the noise."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with excellent service from the staff. Everything was great, and I would happily stay here again. Highly recommended!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

8/10 Good

"The property is undergoing renovations. It was easy to get on and off the interstate. There are many restaurant choices nearby."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This place was so nice and smelled clean as soon as we walked in."

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

10/10 Excellent

"We can't say enough about this property and our hosts. Impeccably clean. Lake Sara is beautiful. Fully stocked with everything you'd need. This was our fourth stay, my besties and myself and we r planning our return visit. Weve stayed in many VRBO AND AIRB&BS in the past and this outweighs them all. Would highly recommend!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our long weekend trip with our family was great! The house is very comfortable and has just about everything you might need. The view of the lake, availability of fire wood for camp fires, and kayaks and canoe for enjoying the lake were awesome! Beautiful sunrises and loved seeing lots of nature and wildlife right from the yard. Everything about our visit was pleasant and we hope to go back sometime. Communication from the host was great! Thanks for a great weekend of calm, peace and memories."

Paradise on Bluebird

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely place and meets all our needs."

Family Home on Lake Sara

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay,very nice house!"

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?

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Lake Sara. Other good choices within 5 miles include Baymont 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Sara?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lake Sara, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

8. Quality Inn Effingham North

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

10. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

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 Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

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

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

Paradise on Bluebird

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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