SURESTAY HOTEL BY BEST WESTERN WHITTINGTON REND LAKE - Whittington IL 13277 Freeway Lane 62897

13277 Freeway Lane, Whittington, IL 62897 United States

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Near Pheasant Hollow Winery

8.8

Very Good

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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake offers a variety of amenities including parking, an elevator, a restaurant, a spa, WiFi/internet, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, breakfast, air conditioning, a 24/7 front desk, and a business center.

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Free WiFi

Free continental breakfast

Free RV, bus, truck parking

Pets allowed

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Reviews

"Clean and neat"

Needed a place to stay for the night and was quite pleased for a place not around a city. The staff was great. The place was clean, neat and no lingering tobacco smell like the larger older places. That was a major plus for me.

Lorie H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 29 to Thu Jul 30 2026 at a $82.99 average nightly rate.

"Overall very good clean staff very polite and helpful"

Everything meet or exceeded expectations. Very clean, staff very polite and helpful and for a large crowd very quiet. Will definitely stay again when visiting.

Mark R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 12 to Thu May 14 2026 at a $91.99 average nightly rate.

"Great rooms for a great price good breakfast very accommodating charming cat"

Excellent

Ron C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jan 18 to Wed Jan 21 2026 at a $79.99 average nightly rate.

"Comfy Hotel"

The hotel was in fine shape. Beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was okay for a continental breakfast. Staff was very nice.

Nicole S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 12 to Sun Jul 13 2025 at a $119.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake in Whittington, you'll be in a state park, just a 5-minute walk from Pheasant Hollow Winery and a 2-minute drive from Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Rend Lake and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Rend Lake College.

Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Franklin Hospital - 4.8 mi
Mount Vernon Airport (MVN) - 17.2 mi
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts - 17.3 mi
Du Quoin Amtrak - 18.5 mi
Angel Museum - 22.2 mi
Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) - 22.9 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

SureStay Hotel By Best Western Whittington is right off of I-57 at Exit 77 is surrounded by Sesser, Benton, West Frankfort, Christopher, Harrisburg, Thompsonville, McLeansboro, Du Quoin, Johnston City, Marion, Carbondale, Paducah, and Cape Girardeau. Right next door to Pheasant Hollow Winery, we are delighted to receive guests attending the winery's many events and events including the Cajun Festival, Murder Mystery, Blues & BBQ Festival, and the Rend Lake Wine & Art Festival. Catering local events including Sesser Homecoming, Rend Lake Days, Du Quoin State Fair, Street Machine Nationals, events hosted by Benton Civic Center, Twin Oaks Lodge, Cedarhurst, Rend Lake College, Benton High School, Morthland College and the Annual NubAbility Athletics Summer Camp. Close to old fashioned eateries Maid Rite, Custard Stand, and Burton's Cafe. Visitors for family reunions and summer camps in the Rend Lake area will find this hotel's location near Camp Manitowa, Dale Miller Youth Camp, Benton KOA, as well as the many picnic shelters and day use areas offered at Rend Lake. SureStay Hotel Whittington offers free guest use of a fish-cleaning station, deep freezer, and fenced-in boat parking with charging stations. We welcome fisherman participating in many of the Rend Lake fishing tournaments, including the Crappie masters, FLW BFL Bass Tourney, Shriners, USA Bassin, and Paralyzed Veterans of America Bass Tournament. We welcome guests who fish or hunt with guides throughout the year and those who hunt on public land offered by IDNR and the Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Refuge Area and we offer a special welcome every year to the Sesser-Valier Outdoorsman Club's Annual Deer Hunt for the Disabled. Business travelers with Service Master, Big Muddy River Correctional Center, John Deere, IDNR, Alcar Co LLC, American Coal, Viking Coal, Mach Mining, H Group, WPS, General Dynamics, and BNSF Railway find us to be easily accessible.

Local Attractions

Rend Lake, Pheasant Hollow Winery, Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 2:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2013

Floors: 2

Rooms: 40

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 40

Handicap Rooms: 2

Suites: 0

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 0

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.5 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 5.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 6.0 Mi

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 11.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 3 week notice for groups of 10 rooms or more.

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Beach nearby
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 2:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Daily
Elevator
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free continental breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Free self parking
Free wired internet
Golfing nearby
Grocery/convenience store
Handrails in stairways
Hiking/biking trails nearby
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Maximum number of pets per room 2
No cribs (infant beds) available
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 45
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 100
Pets allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Professional property host/manager
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Stair-free path to entrance
Television in common areas
Vending machine
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Airport & Shuttle Info

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Breakfast Information

Free continental breakfast. Offering toast, bagels, english muffins, doughnuts, cereal, yogurt, juice and milk. Now with eggs and sausage! Coffee available 24/7.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a rented room. The size limit for any one dog shall be 45 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotel's approval prior to arrival. The pet fee is a non-refundable $25 per day with a $75 per week maximum. If damage occurs or excessive cleaning is needed, the hotel may charge additionally to cover the costs of repair or cleaning.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 100

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 45

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Free parking, room for bus.

Internet / WiFi

Free high-speed WiFi.

Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night Service animals are exempt from fees Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

The latest premium economy and midscale hotel brand offering comfort, value, and exceptional customer service. The SureStay Hotel Group consists of three brands: SureStay Hotel, SureStay Plus Hotel, and the SureStay Signature Collection to meet the needs of all guests whether traveling for business or leisure. At any location, guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast, comfy bedding, and everyday low prices.

SureStay Hotels offers basic comforts at a great value with modern, but simple furnishings and large TV's in each guest room. At most locations, guests can enjoy a pool, fitness facility, continental breakfast, and guest computers during their stay.

Delivering additional comfort and affordability, SureStay Plus Hotels features contemporary guestrooms with plush bedding and pillows, flat screen TV's and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. At most locations, guests have complimentary use of computers and printers, a higher-end fitness facility, swimming pool, and indulge in a free hot breakfast served daily.

The SureStay Signature Collection offers boutique living at an exceptional price with properties located in historic buildings or in smaller, character buildings ideal for travelers looking for a unique hotel experience. Every guest room delivers in charm and luxury with plush bedding, upscale design elements, and bath amenities for ultimate relaxation. At most locations, all guests have access to free W-Fi throughout the hotel, complimentary hot breakfast daily, on-site dining options, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility and business center.

SureStay Rewards will soon be offering an instant-rewards guest loyalty program to earn and use points for hotel stays, dining, and more.

The SureStay highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Rend Lake Cafe - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this cozy diner. They serve classic American breakfast dishes and are located 1 mile from the hotel.

Lunch The Patio - Indulge in tasty sandwiches and salads at this popular lunch spot. It is located 2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Whittington Tap - Enjoy delicious American cuisine and a wide selection of craft beers at this local gastropub. Located just 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Rend Lake - Spend the day exploring the beautiful Rend Lake. Enjoy activities like boating, fishing, and hiking. The lake is just 5 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Coffee House - Start your day with a delicious cup of coffee and a freshly baked pastry at this cozy coffee shop. It is located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Lunch The Pizza Place - Enjoy a slice of mouthwatering pizza at this local favorite. They offer a variety of toppings and are located 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Whistle Stop - Experience a unique dining experience at this train-themed restaurant. They serve a variety of dishes including steaks, seafood, and pasta. Located 3 miles from the hotel.

Activity Rend Lake Golf Course - Tee off at this scenic golf course located just 4 miles from the hotel. Enjoy a round of golf surrounded by beautiful views of the lake.

Day 3

Breakfast The Pancake House - Start your day with a stack of fluffy pancakes at this charming breakfast spot. They also serve other breakfast favorites like omelettes and waffles. It is located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Lunch The BBQ Joint - Enjoy mouthwatering barbecue dishes at this local eatery. They serve ribs, pulled pork, and more. Located 3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Fish House - Savor fresh seafood dishes at this popular restaurant. They offer a variety of seafood options including shrimp, crab, and fish. Located 2 miles from the hotel.

Activity Rend Lake Bike Trail - Explore the scenic bike trail that winds around Rend Lake. Rent a bike and enjoy a leisurely ride while taking in the beautiful views. The trailhead is just 1 mile from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

What time is check in?

Check in time is 2:00 PM - anytime 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 SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake have?

There are 40 rooms in the property.

What kind of breakfast is at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake?

Free continental breakfast. Offering toast, bagels, english muffins, doughnuts, cereal, yogurt, juice and milk. Now with eggs and sausage! Coffee available 24/7.

What parking is available at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake?

Free parking, room for bus.

How much does internet cost?

Free high-speed WiFi.

Is SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a rented room. The size limit for any one dog shall be 45 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotel's approval prior to arrival. The pet fee is a non-refundable $25 per day with a $75 per week maximum. If damage occurs or excessive cleaning is needed, the hotel may charge additionally to cover the costs of repair or cleaning.

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