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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 hotel lobby with a large indoor pool, a reception desk, and a seating area.

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

Karen

SAR 476

SAR 528 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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

SAR 415

SAR 465 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Jeannette

SAR 396

SAR 439 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 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.

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

4. Best Western Delta Inn

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Susan

SAR 312

SAR 350 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

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 469

SAR 525 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

6. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Penny

SAR 413

SAR 462 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kimberly

SAR 477

SAR 534 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

5.8 km from Lake Sara

Jeffrey

SAR 271

SAR 301 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

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

9. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

6.8 km from Lake Sara

Chelsea

SAR 362

SAR 405 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 building with a green roof, white columns, and a glass entrance.

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

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Larry

SAR 333

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

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

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

Stacy

SAR 321

SAR 356 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 room with a sofa, a washing machine, a vending machine, and a staircase.

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 239

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 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

Kristin

SAR 259

SAR 288 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

14. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

6.7 km from Lake Sara

YANZHIHONG

SAR 199

SAR 223 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 compact bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves.

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

15. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

6.7 km from Lake Sara

Andrew

SAR 256

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Michael

SAR 239

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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 405

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A multi-story hotel building with a 'HOME 2' sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area in front.

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

SAR 591

SAR 591 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 775 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham	9.0 Wonderful 513 reviews	View
Best Western Delta Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 60 reviews	View

Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff good breakfast"

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

8/10 Good

"Lobby felt newer/cleaner than the rooms but overall a nice place to stay while passing through"

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!"

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

10/10 Excellent

"Xx"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

8/10 Good

"This motel was conveniently located near the interstate with a few food options nearby. The rooms were clean. We especially like the no smoking, no pets policy due to our allergies. Breakfast was excellent. The pool was a bit cold for our liking but everything else was fine for an overnight stay."

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."

Best Western Delta Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Receptionist did an excellent job at check in. Was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Don't usually see that these days. Swimming pool was a little cold and was not able to handle that. Could have had some laundry facilities on the property and that would raise the level of the facility. I will always stay there every time I vome to visit my daughter in Charleston"

Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

10/10 Excellent

"An overall great experience! A clean & roomy home was a great place to connect with family & friends for the weekend."

Paradise on Bluebird

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing VRBO property for our girls’ trip with two of my lifelong best friends!! It had everything we needed, wanted and more. It was so comfortable and we were so impressed with whomever did the decorating for this home. Positive sayings everywhere you look. Condiments in the fridge. Coffee for the Keurig too. Games. Incredible outdoor area. We had such a great time and are talking about coming back again next year!!"

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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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

4. Best Western Delta Inn

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

8. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

9. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

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

11. Quality Inn Effingham North

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

14. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

15. Studio 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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

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

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

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

Best Western Delta Inn

Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

Paradise on Bluebird

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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