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Riverbank Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with a casino and a 24-hour front desk

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Riverbank Lodge offers a peaceful getaway by the water with a golf course. Enjoy evenings at the casino or drinks at the bar. Rooms include WiFi and guests have access to laundry facilities, making extended stays comfortable.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry detergent
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry detergent
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Day bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry detergent
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry detergent
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry detergent
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry detergent
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry detergent
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry detergent
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
522 South 6th Street, Petersburg, IL, 62675

What's nearby

  • Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Shambolee Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Memorial Medical Center - 28 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Illinois State Fairgrounds - 29 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 30 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 34 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Broadgauge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hand of Fate - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Parkside Tavern - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Riverbank Lodge

Hotel by the river
You can look forward to golfing on site, a casino, and a terrace at Riverbank Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a gift shop, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverbank Lodge boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Fishing
  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Riverbank Lodge
Riverbank Lodge Inn
Riverbank Lodge Inn Petersburg
Riverbank Lodge Petersburg
Riverbank Hotel Petersburg
Riverbank Petersburg
Riverbank Lodge Hotel
Riverbank Lodge Petersburg
Riverbank Lodge Hotel Petersburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverbank Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverbank Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverbank Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Riverbank Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site and within 12 mi (20 km) of Shambolee Golf Course and Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. Mt. Bike Trailhead and Stuart Dog Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Riverbank Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 413 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place interesting building would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well stocked bar and very good food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was small and chilly, but the front desk staff was super helpful and accommodating. It is nice for an overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always clean rooms, quiet surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Staff was accommodating and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riverbank Lodge was very clean and the people everywhere are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, breakfast was good and the people were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, cozy decor, close to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, good location. Wish it had an elevator for guests staying on the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean, staff very friendly and they have great pizza in the bar. Outside exterior needs a GOOD cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staff very friendly. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here. Great staff! Very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the ambience of the property and the hotel itself. Our room was clean with a terrific view. The dining options within the hotel were few, both at dinner time and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. I was with my husband, but would feel totally safe by myself. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It isn’t fancy, but very clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. The front desk staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseann

Sparkling clean hotel, including them room, lobby and lounge. The decor is unique to the historic area. It’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for anyone looking for a lodging experience, but still likes the little conveniences of traditional hotels. Will be coming back to the Lodge next time I’m in Springfield. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Amenities
Very clean. Very friendly helpful staff. Only thing I would like to see is some HOT choices for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was small, with only a queen bed, nightstand and a chair. TV was mounted on wall. There was no in-room coffee maker, closet/wardrobe, microwave, mini-fridge, desk or table. Despite being small the room decor was cute, bed comfortable and everything was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing decor. Very comfortable room at a reasonable price. Staff were friendly and helpful. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025