The Dunes Hotel

Overview
100 Lake Front Dr., Zion, IL 60099 United States
Near Illinois Beach State Park
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Highlights
Free WiFi
Number of accessible parking spaces - 5
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4.0
19-Oct-2025
"Staff helpful and very nice"

Renita was wonderful at the front desk. Most of the registration desk people were very nice. Thank you.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 17 to Sun Oct 19 2025 at a $143.17 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2016

Floors: 3

Rooms: 92

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 92

Suites: 4

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 5

Dist. to Food/Bars: 2.0 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 2.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Midwest Property Management

Nightly Parking: $00.

Total Taxes: 11.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 72 Hours

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Beach nearby
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Check In: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Masks are compulsory at the property for guests without full COVID-19 vaccination
  • No accessible shuttle
  • No elevators
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 5
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Pets not allowed
  • Picnic area
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Smoke-free property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Lakeview Restaurant opens at 7:00A daily for Breakfast and offers full menu with prices starting at $1.75 up to $7.95.

Large parking lot big enough to accommodate buses, FREE parking

Free WIFI through out entire hotel

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Day 1

Breakfast It's All Good Coffee & Espresso - Cozy cafe offering breakfast items & coffee - 2.5 miles
Lunch Culver's of Zion - Fast food chain known for its burgers and frozen custard - 3 miles
Dinner The Shanty - Historic eatery offering creative American cuisine in a rustic setting - 5 miles
Activity Illinois Beach State Park - Enjoy hiking, swimming, and bird watching at this scenic state park right next to the hotel - 0 miles

Day 2

Breakfast Emily's Pancake House - A wide variety of pancakes and breakfast options - 4 miles
Lunch Potesta's Pizza Pasta - Casual spot for Italian favorites - 4.2 miles
Dinner Captain Porky's - Seafood and BBQ joint known for its smoked meats and fresh fish - 4.8 miles
Activity Genesee Theatre - Historic venue offering a variety of live performances and events - 6.5 miles

Day 3

Breakfast Dunkin' - Quick stop for coffee and donuts - 3.1 miles
Lunch Green Town Tavern - Laid-back pub offering hearty American fare - 6.7 miles
Dinner Anastasia's Restaurant & Sports Lounge - Casual dining with a wide menu and sports viewing - 5.3 miles
Activity Waukegan Municipal Beach - Spend the day at this beautiful beach with volleyball courts and a long fishing pier - 7 miles

FAQs about The Dunes Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Dunes Hotel have?

There are 92 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Dunes Hotel?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Dunes Hotel?

Lakeview Restaurant opens at 7:00A daily for Breakfast and offers full menu with prices starting at $1.75 up to $7.95.

What parking is available at The Dunes Hotel?

Large parking lot big enough to accommodate buses, FREE parking

How much does internet cost?

Free WIFI through out entire hotel

Is The Dunes Hotel pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Resort is Pet Friendly. $12/pet cleaning fee and $100 refundable damage deposit.

Is there shuttle service at The Dunes Hotel?

Illinois Beach Resort Airport Shuttle Information The resort is located exactly in between Chicago O''Hare International Airport and Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport. Chicago''s O''Hare International is the closest major airport which is 41.04 miles each way or 1 hour drive. General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, WI is 2nd closest airport which is 45 miles and 54 minute drive. The 3rd closest major airport is Midway which is 57.84 miles and 1 hour 23 minute drive. We reccommend American Taxi for all airport shuttle service. They keep the largest number of cabs that service the suburbs at all airports. Their rates are: O''Hare-$61 Midway-$80 Mitchell-$67 Those rates include all surcharges. Your clients can book cars online prior to their flight. That is highly reccomended for Milwaukee.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Dunes Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Dunes Hotel.

Feel free to use the The Dunes Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Zion event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Grand Vista
68 x 48 x 12 • 3264 sqft.
Banquet
200/250
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
190
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
250
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
78
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
60
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
78
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
20/16
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
500
Theater Layout
Reception
250
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
This is the focal point of the resort featuring glass walls and breathtaking view of Lake Michigan.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:25+
Windows:25+
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Grand Ballroom
70 x 50 x 9 • 3500 sqft.
Banquet
224/288
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
140
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
180
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
84
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
60
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
84
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
22/18
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
350
Theater Layout
Reception
288
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Grand Ballroom can be subdivided into three rooms - Illinois, Lincoln and Wisconsin. Located in the lower level, the ballroom can have access to lower Terrace.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:25+
Columns:4
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?Yes
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Lakeview Ballroom
41 x 42 x 9 • 1722 sqft.
Banquet
64/80
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
60
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
50
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
30
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
40
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
20
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
11/9
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
100
Theater Layout
Reception
80
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Lakeview Room has the spectacular view of Lake Michigan. Located on the lower level, Lakeview Room can access the lower terrace.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:25+
Columns:2
Windows:6
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?Yes
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Great Lakes
53 x 18 x 9 • 936 sqft.
Banquet
48/60
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
36
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
35
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
23
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
44
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
23
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
6/5
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
75
Theater Layout
Reception
60
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Great Lakes Room can subdivide into Two rooms - Michigan and Indiana. Located in the lower level, Great Lakes can access the lower terrace.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:10
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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