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Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection

4.0 star property
Guests at Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center enjoy a private beach retreat with lakeside dining, while nearby Genesee Theater and mountain biking trails await

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Perched along Lake Michigan's shoreline, this family-friendly BW Premier Collection property offers relaxation and recreation. Unwind on the garden terrace, book spa treatments, or enjoy the arcade/game room before heading to private beach access.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

About the area

Located in Zion, Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection is near theme parks and on a private beach. Gurnee Mills and Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Illinois Beach State Park and Waukegan Harbor. Traveling with kids? Make time for Six Flags Great America, or check out an event or a game at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and snow tubing. Visit our Zion travel guide
Map
One Lake Front Dr., Zion, IL, 60099

What's nearby

  • A close up of the piping plover which came to within 5 feet of me. These endangered little birds are doing better but they still have a long way to go before they are out of trouble.
    Illinois Beach State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Six Flags Great America featuring rides
    Six Flags Great America
    22 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes
    18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Gurnee Mills
    20 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Pleasant Prairie RecPlex
    21 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Zion Station
    19 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    8 min drive

About this property

Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Illinois Beach State Park
Located close to Waukegan Harbor and Genesee Theater, Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and surfing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a body treatment, aromatherapy, or a massage at Illinois Beach Resort Fi, the onsite spa. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Lakeside Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like volleyball, kayaking, and mountain biking. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free extended parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an elevator
  • A TV in the lobby, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All 92 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • On-request microwaves, video-game consoles, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4.95 to 15.95 for adults and USD 4.95 to 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lakeside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Sauna
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (15,005 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1956
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4.95 to 15.95 for adults, and USD 4.95 to 9.95 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Illinois Beach
Illinois Beach Resort
Illinois Beach Hotel Zion
Illinois Beach Resort And Conference Center Zion
Illinois Beach Resort Conf. Center BW Premier Collection Zion
Illinois Beach Hotel Conference Center BW Premier Collection

Frequently asked questions

Does Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay and a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Extended parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection located?

This Zion hotel is on the beach, steps from Illinois Beach State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Genesee Theater and Waukegan Harbor. Naval Base Great Lakes and Six Flags Great America are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 407 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great View and location, bad everything else.

Our stay was pretty good, except there was dead ladybugs all over the balcony and inside the door. The wifi was terrible, .8 of a megabyte was the highest we saw. The room had damage to furniture and was, the closet door was just hanging with a broken track. The pool had someone's wig hair chunks floating in it and some food that wasn't cleaned up. There would be water hoses in the pool and in the jacuzzi left on the it would over fill the jacuzzi and it was ice cold and same with the pool. During that time the pool was not enjoyable to swim due to how cold it was. we had to notify staff multiple times that they forgot the hose on and they would apologize and turn it off but then we would have to wait around 6 hours for it to heat up to bearable temperatures to even swim which would only allow us about an hour or 2 of swim time before the pool closed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Jlaine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice family friendly resort

The lobby area was beautiful. My room view was amazing. The room was newer (fixtures) but cleaning was minimal. Basic surfaces had not been wiped down at all or well. The pool area was nice and very spacious. The hot tub was also nice. I did not observe any staff cleaning these areas though. Nice place for a family, would stay here again just come with clorax wipes and water shoes.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

CREDELL

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

Almost Perfect

It was fine no issue. It would be great if they kepr restaurant menus on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this place for a romantic overnight. Unfortunately, the room that we chose was an adjoining room with a chatty kid next door. We were very happy that the concierge accommodated our request for a room change. Once that was settled, we enjoyed the clean room and woke up to an amazing view of the sunrise over Lake Michigan.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Dennis

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

Excellent location

Excellent location and facilities. Looking forward to return when things open up. Best pool. Need larger, more powerful whirlpool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Check out bias

Check out is at 11 and if you ask for late check out the same morning you get an extra 30 min. If you kiss their ass the day before they give you til 3pm. They’ll say the best they can do is 11:30am and that is just a lie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

DG, Zion, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its so beautiful and peaceful, the people make feel welcome. I would definitely be returning here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Lake Forest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always so friendly n professional. Always enjoy staying there. Very clean rooms and the view of the Lake is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Devney, Waukegan, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and comfy. Loved the scenery and hotel is beautiful. Loved the huge pool and nice hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Kristen

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

Beautiful Property - One Negative

Property was beautiful. Staff courteous and helpful. We were not able to take advantage of a lake view room (pet friendly rooms were park view). Lobby cozy with a great view. I'd like to come back in more temperate weather when I have time to take advantage of the grounds and hiking areas. Room was clean. Pool was huge. One and only complaint was the shower. Extremely low pressure provided what felt like a dribble of less than hot water. Paired with a slow drain, this made for a suboptimal visit after arriving late in the day. I could have contacted the desk for the drain issue, but the water pressure and temperature were not something that could be immediately addressed. I'll admit I'm overly critical of this issue, but on a short stay, it is a big part of the time spent. Hopefully all the rooms are not similarly affected. The setting and property is worth a second try.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Great experience!

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel did a great job with following the Covid guidelines. The beach trails were amazing! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

IGOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Audrey, Bolingbrook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a partial lake view room, but it was a great view for us! Great relaxing time to walk on the beach and hiking paths. We had a blast and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful to wake up and walk to the lake. The resort is clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a beautiful little gem. Gorgeous views, nice staff, the decor was a bit of a throwback, but still nice. The hot tub was dated and very small but it had a nice, big pool. The hotel abided by the COVID rules, masks in common areas and hand sanitizer everywhere. The private beach access was nice, make sure you have a parking pass or your car will be towed. Looking forward to more normal times when we can utilize all of the state park activities. There was some construction because they were repairing damage from a flood earlier in the year. It didn’t effect our stay but I’m curious to see what it looks like when they are done.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

shannon

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

Fun for the Whole Family

This was our first stay and Illinois Beach Hotel was great! The staff (at the front desk and restaurant) are all friendly and quite helpful. The food at the restaurant is really good and fairly priced. It's a beautiful location right on the lake in the midst of a large state park with plenty to explore. The rooms are clean and spacious with nice views of its surroundings. We reserved a room with 2 queen beds, but they were quite cozy and felt more like a full than a queen. The hotel is recovering from lock down due to COVID-19 and flooding from last spring, but seem to be managing despite these obstacles. The indoor pool is large and pleasant, and most importantly the kids really loved it. There is much to do if you bring the right equipment with you (beach toys, kayaks, bikes, etc). Organized activities (by the resort) for the kids would really take this place up a notch. Additionally, nightly fires would be terrific especially since the pits are already in place. We inquired but were told there is an additional (large) fee to have a fire. I don't know if they offered these things before COVID and plan to again, but either way we will definitely be back. I look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Disappointed.

Disappointing. Beds are so hard thought the mattress/box spring were reversed at first. Books 2 Queen beds, got 2 Doubles. Booked Lake View (view was of roof and AC/equipment). At best this was 'obstructed/partial lake view' (and that's being generous). No Spacing in room assignment...neighbors both sides, when there should be plenty of space to allow separation. very loud (thin walls). at 1am other groups in hall running around/between rooms/slamming doors/etc. Beach is only for sitting...the facility has high retaining wall so no access to water from beach in the publicity photos. Lots of flies around due to the swampy/mucky area surrounding the hotel. Some areas of hotel grounds appear to be old damage and closed off, accumulating debris and looks like abandoned buildings/frames/structures. Broken signs hidden in bushes around the abandoned area said something like "Warning. Asbestos in Sand/Water"...is this old and unneeded or being hidden? All entrances locked except for main lobby (facing away from beach/water). Front desk said you have to walk out the main steps and a around the building, can't access beach/water from the sides of the hotel facing same. We stayed here instead of our planned visit to Simmons Island in Kenosha due to protests. Should have gone on to Kenosha after all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Dissapointed

Arrived to check in and room wasnt available. I was told rooms might be available in a hour or so and was asked for my phone number and i was told they would call me. 5hrs went by and no call. But when i get to the desk, everybody else is chrcking in no problem. Restaurant waitress seemed high. Couldnt remember anything. She was taking our food to other tables and took forever to bring us the check and even longet to come get it. It wasnt even busy. The location of the hotel is great but everything else was crappy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

DL, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Front desk staff were wonderfully accommodating. The restaurant staff were hustling both days we were there. It’s a beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shawntel

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

Perfect!

Every single time I come here to stay, i oove it more and more! And I will keep on company! The remodeling and the upgrade of the rooms perfect! Absolutely perfect! I love it! I received an unexpected room upgrade... So awesome! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Couldn’t connect to WiFi the entire 2 days I was there. Also the land line phone in the room didn’t work and I couldn’t call the front desk. I walked down to let them know about the WiFi and the phone and the front clerk didn’t seem like she cared too much and did nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay . Clean rooms . Friendly staff . Just be aware of the car pass so that your car wont get towed !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff but hotel was run down. Pool was decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Never got fresh towels, said the WiFi had been acting up all day, in room phone didn’t work , room service was trash! Never again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020