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A log cabin-style building with a covered entrance, a landscaped area with rocks and shrubs, and a clear sky.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and large windows.

An indoor water park with a large pool, waterfalls, and a wooden play structure.

A spacious bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a large window providing natural light.

1. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2.3 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Marcus

NT$3,828

NT$4,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A breakfast buffet area with a display of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign indicating the type of food, and a patterned wall in the background.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and blue cushions, adjacent to a building with large windows and a brick facade.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Keith

NT$3,986

NT$4,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, air conditioning units, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large waterfall painting on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

13.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Samantha

NT$2,297

NT$2,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern lounge area with blue chairs, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.

A reception desk with a black countertop, wooden paneling, and a patterned glass partition.

A snack shelf stocked with various chips and snacks, a small refrigerator with beverages, and a freezer with frozen goods.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

12.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Drew

NT$4,054

NT$4,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A coffee station with two coffee makers labeled 'Decaf Roast' and 'Hot Water,' and two labeled 'Dark Roast' and 'Light Roast.'

A conference room with tables and chairs, a large screen, and a patterned floor.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital screen, and a wall-mounted sign.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Alma

NT$4,621

NT$5,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a ceiling fan. There are potted plants and a white fence around the pool.

A Days Inn hotel with a brick facade, a large sign, and a parking area.

A reception desk with a stone facade, a 'Days Inn' mat, and a 'Check in Time' sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and artwork on the walls.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

8.3 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Deborah

NT$2,577

NT$2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A swimming pool with steps and lounge chairs, large arched windows, and a tiled floor.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flag, and a landscaped area with plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a TV, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a sign reading "Comfort Inn," and a mirror on the wall.

7. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

13.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

molly

NT$3,254

NT$3,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A rustic cabin with a dining area, a bicycle, and a sign reading "Vangelis".

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a window with a view of greenery, a built-in dishwasher, and a small countertop with various kitchen items.

A rustic cabin with a covered porch, a car parked nearby, and a dirt path leading through a forest.

8. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

15.1 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Jodi

NT$4,926

NT$6,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A pool area with a clear blue pool, white walls, and arched windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, a large window with a nature view, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a coffee station, and a view of the parking lot.

9. Best Western Oglesby Inn

8.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Vivian

NT$3,185

NT$3,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A dining area with wooden flooring, tables, and chairs. There are ceiling fans, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a blue and white color scheme.

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Quality Inn.

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

10. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Scott

NT$2,432

NT$2,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden panel walls, and large arched windows.

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a parking lot in front.

A reception desk with a waterfall mural in the background and a sign that reads "wake up on the bright side PERU".

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

12.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Jymea

NT$2,924

NT$3,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, columns, and a brick facade.

A modern breakfast bar with labeled sections for bakery, fruit, cereal, and coffee.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A swimming pool with chairs and tables along the side, large windows with a view of trees, and recessed lighting.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Greggor

NT$5,347

NT$6,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception desk with a glass panel design, a framed welcome sign, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large framed cityscape mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a cityscape view, a round mirror, and a green chair.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and sink.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

12.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Edwin

NT$2,381

NT$2,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a kitchen area, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a colorful fruit mural on the wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

13.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

V. Joy

NT$4,706

NT$5,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with large windows, a buffet counter, and a chalkboard menu.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee station.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

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

15. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

13.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Amy

NT$5,481

NT$6,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and a sign that reads "EXPRESS START BREAKFAST".

A fitness room with treadmills and elliptical machines, a black mat, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A reception area with two reception desks, a modern wall design, and a wooden partition.

16. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

"The lobby was bright and clean and welcoming. Staff at the desk was friendly and helpful. He even calmed my fear of impending storms with nowhere to go by assuring me we could take shelter on main level in the bathroom. Our room was the cleanest we have been in for a very long time. Appreciate their thoughtful attention to small details such as hand soap and lotion both in pumps by the bathroom sink, all items you'll need to shower if you've forgotten yours, both soft and hard pillows and...

Anthony

NT$4,098

NT$4,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television on top of a cabinet, a refrigerator, and a patterned carpet.

17. Surrey Motel

13.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Megan

NT$2,123

NT$2,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor area with a table and chairs, a lawn, and two trees.

A small, single-story motel with a 'No Vacancy' sign, a parking area, and a tree in the foreground.

A sign for Tou-Res Motel advertising low daily and weekly rates, kitchenettes, cable TV, and clean comfortable rooms.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a mirror.

18. Tourest Motel

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Ashley

NT$2,606

NT$2,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A garden with vibrant pink flowers in front of a house with blue siding.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and a sliding door to a balcony.

A swimming pool in a residential area with houses in the background.

A playground with a slide and a swing set in a grassy area.

19. Daniel's Motel

9.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

James

NT$3,416

NT$3,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A living room with a red sofa, two side tables with lamps, a beige armchair, and a coffee table.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a coffee station, a seating area with a red chair, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

20. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

14 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Zack

NT$2,598

NT$2,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock	7.2 Good 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 650 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru	9.0 Wonderful 690 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Peru	8.8 Excellent 739 reviews	View

Top Illinois Waterway Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

8/10 Good

"This has the bones of a great resort. Staff was friendly and helpful. We drove through the hike the surrounding hing trails"

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Solid hotel for an overnight stay."

Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room."

Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and neat. Quiet surroundings."

Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

8/10 Good

"Bring your own s’more supplies, roasting forks and a broom. The cabin was intimate and overall comfortable. Needed some extra cleaning as there was a large pile of leaves on the entrance into the cabin, so they kept getting tracked in regardless of the no shoes policy. They ran of out s’more supplies and didn’t communicate that nor offer a replacement so just bring your own to be on the safe side. There was literally only 2 small towels and washcloths as well so either request more immediately or bring your own,"

Best Western Oglesby Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean. Breakfast was good."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast and early (starts at 6 am, coffee around 5 am) - great for early risers or if you don’t want the crowd. Clean and well-kept rooms, lobby, and breakfast area. Comfortable bed and clean linens."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean and convenient to restaurants and stores."

Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

10/10 Excellent

"Quick and easy check-in, friendly and helpful staff."

Other attractions near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Starved Rock State Park

9.4/10 (534 reviews)

The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

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Mix's Trading Post

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mix's Trading Post during your stay in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

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Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

7.8/10 (74 reviews)

Bring the family to Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Utica. Amble around this family-friendly area's parks, or seek out the hiking trails.

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LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum during your travels in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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August Hill Winery Tasting Room

9.0/10 (37 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at August Hill Winery Tasting Room during your travels to Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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Deer Park Country Club

7.8/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Oglesby at Deer Park Country Club. Wander around the parks in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Illinois Canyon Trailhead

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Illinois Canyon Trailhead during your travels to Ottawa. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center is located in a welcoming area of Ottawa that travelers like for its parks and hiking. You'll find 50 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a free water park and 2 bars. It's located 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. Another good choice is Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock, located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

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What can I see and do near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Bring the family to Mix's Trading Post, Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, and Dickinson House while you're checking out the area near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Starved Rock State Park, August Hill Winery Tasting Room, and Matthiessen State Park while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Buffalo Rock State Park and LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum.

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Our top choices for Illinois Waterway Visitor Center hotels

1. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

7. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

8. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

9. Best Western Oglesby Inn

10. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

15. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

16. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

17. Surrey Motel

18. Tourest Motel

19. Daniel's Motel

20. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

Compare popular hotels close to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Top Illinois Waterway Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Best Western Oglesby Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

Other attractions near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Starved Rock State Park

Mix's Trading Post

Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

August Hill Winery Tasting Room

Deer Park Country Club

Illinois Canyon Trailhead

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