Located close to Illinois Beach State Park and Greenshire Golf Course, The Dunes Hotel provides a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
26 reviews
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Lake view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Classic Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
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Park view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Standard Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
7 reviews
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Lake view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Studio Suite
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
3 reviews
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Lake view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Zion, The Dunes Hotel is in a state park and near the beach. Greenshire Golf Course and Bonnie Brook Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Illinois Beach State Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Six Flags Great America. Visit our Zion travel guide
100 Lake Front Dr, Zion, IL, 60099
What's nearby
Illinois Beach State Park
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Naval Base Great Lakes
21 min drive - 18.1 km
Six Flags Great America
24 min drive - 23.6 km
Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
20 min drive - 26.8 km
Gurnee Mills
24 min drive - 25.1 km
Getting around
Zion Station
24 min drive
Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)
50 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
9 min drive
Domino's Pizza
7 min drive
McDonald's
5 min drive
Taco Bell
9 min drive
Taco Bell
9 min drive
About this property
The Dunes Hotel
Hotel near Illinois Beach State Park
Located close to Greenshire Golf Course and Bonnie Brook Golf Course, The Dunes Hotel provides a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 92 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Dunes Hotel?
As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dunes Hotel on 25 November 2026 start from AED 332, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Dunes Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Dunes Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Dunes Hotel located?
Situated in a state park, this hotel is steps from Illinois Beach State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Greenshire Golf Course and Bonnie Brook Golf Course. Six Flags Great America and Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets are also within 16 mi (25 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Dunes Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.0
Cleanliness
7.2
Amenities
8.4
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 676 reviews
10 - Excellent
326
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 676 reviews
8 - Good
152
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 676 reviews
6 - Okay
101
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 676 reviews
4 - Poor
58
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 676 reviews
2 - Terrible
39
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Nori
25 October 2026
Liked: Staff & service
It’s a private area so it’s quiet at night which is nice. Access to the lake was enjoyable.
Always love staying at this resort, beautiful view of the lake! Great room! Still waiting for the pool but understand the problems, one day it will be up and running!
Great location right on the beach. The hotel has no pool, workout room, and coffee is $2.50 except for the single cup brew in your room, but rooms are clean and beds are very comfy. If you want walk out beach access, it's worth the stay if you don't need much more than lodging and a decent restaurant on site. I'd come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jason
22 August 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel and location was great. I was frustrated that the pool, hot tub and sauna area was and has been closed for 4+ years and its still being advertised on Expedia as available,. Everything else was great
The hotel was very clean and had a beautiful view. The only issue we had was with the TV—we tried to connect to YouTube, but we couldn’t get it to work. Other than that, it was a beautiful hotel, and we really enjoyed our stay.
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Leona
5 September 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a little expensive for how old the building is. Modern amenities haven't really come up much in their renovation. It really needs a lot more modern amenities. But it was all right it's great if you want to be right on the beach. I wish they would put something that smells good in the hallways though. The hallways just stink so bad like old hotel
Great staff. Very helpful. Right by the beach. Pool was being built when we went so couldn’t swim but that was okay. Also elevators are really slow. Still great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Veronica
30 August 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My family and I always enjoy our time at Illinois beach hotel. Nolan Restaurant never disappoints and what an amazing lake view from my room. My only complaint is that I wish they would clean the outside and the inside of the windows of the rooms. They tend to be quite dirty. Other than that, we all had a great time! The young man with glasses at the front desk was patient, professional and excellent in accommodating our needs, which made our stay even better. We truly appreciate his kindness. Thank you!
Absolutely amazing beach front location!!! You cannot beat the location of this hotel. You can literally walk 25 feet and be in crystal clear water! The restaurant is only open in the evenings now and the pool is still undergoing renovations (which was disappointing when it was raining daily on our trip). But, I’ve been to this hotel many times and will continue to come back!
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.
My room wasn't cleaned. Check in is 4pm. I got there between 5pm and 5:30. I got to the room to nothing cleaned. It was cleaned up quickly after I told them. Otherwise it was a great place to stay. The beach is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Eszter
12 August 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel sits right on the beach in a beautiful setting. The building is older and currently undergoing renovations, which leaves some dust and debris on the hallway carpets — a quick vacuuming in the areas not under construction would go a long way. The staff, on the other hand, were excellent. When I flagged a few other concerns, they addressed them promptly.
One tip: bring your own coffee. The lobby coffee is not free, and the 2 in-room pods run out quickly.
Overall, I had a pleasant stay and loved swimming in the lake in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Dena
17 April 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
The rooms were clean and the views were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Hannah
29 November 2025
Quiet and scenic place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
22 April 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.