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A spacious lobby with a beige sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large glass doors.

A modern living area with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel lobby with a large indoor pool, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, bar stools, a sofa, and a fireplace.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

14.4 km from Ballard Nature Center

Claire

3.272.763 ₫

3.632.112 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A La Quinta hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen area with a counter, various appliances, and food display items.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sun-shaped artwork, multiple seating areas, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

14.9 km from Ballard Nature Center

Steve

2.811.501 ₫

3.148.319 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a television.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern entrance featuring a stone facade and blue lighting.

A hotel breakfast area with a counter, seating, and a television.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

13.6 km from Ballard Nature Center

Kimberly

2.945.874 ₫

3.298.790 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including a seating area with chairs and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, two monitors, a keyboard, and a mouse.

4. Best Western Delta Inn

14.3 km from Ballard Nature Center

Melissa Rae

2.108.626 ₫

2.361.239 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two round tables, and a sofa.

5. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

4.4 km from Ballard Nature Center

Heidi

2.790.570 ₫

3.013.319 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A Holiday Inn lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a decorative ceiling light.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, draped with white fabric and string lights, and a chandelier above.

A hotel lobby with a swimming pool, seating area, and a hot tub.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

6. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

14.7 km from Ballard Nature Center

Penny

2.713.305 ₫

3.038.358 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a covered section.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including dumbbells, benches, and a squat rack.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a display of ceramics.

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center

Steve

3.492.411 ₫

3.910.802 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A lobby with a blue sofa, a brown leather chair, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a TV on a wooden shelf, a white curtain, a lamp, a brown sofa, a small round table, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a colorful carpet, and wooden pillars.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a mirrored wall.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center

Jeannette

2.723.641 ₫

3.022.697 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a sign.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various appliances, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a mirror above the bathtub.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

14.9 km from Ballard Nature Center

Sonya

2.149.971 ₫

2.386.037 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden interior, multiple windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel reception area with a stone wall, a sign for 'Quality by Choice Hotels', and a reception desk with computers.

A wooden interior with a pool area, a white chair, and a view of the pool through a glass door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a bathroom.

10. Quality Inn Effingham North

14.7 km from Ballard Nature Center

Stacy

2.029.294 ₫

2.252.110 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and seating areas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sun loungers, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa set, a wooden staircase, and a large window.

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

11. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

14 km from Ballard Nature Center

Chelsea

2.377.372 ₫

2.662.182 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a sign reading "Baymont by Wyndham".

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, seating area with tables and chairs, and a clock on the wall.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

13.1 km from Ballard Nature Center

Laura

1.932.907 ₫

2.145.141 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a blue mat, and two potted plants.

A hotel room with a sofa, a washing machine, a vending machine, and a staircase.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a sign that reads 'Coffee Anyone?'

A hotel gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

13. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

13.6 km from Ballard Nature Center

Arthur

1.515.575 ₫

1.697.140 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A Rodeway Inn with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a large sign.

A hotel lobby with a blue sign reading "Rodeway Inn," a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A stacked washer and dryer unit in a hallway with a patterned carpet and wooden doors.

14. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

14.6 km from Ballard Nature Center

Martha

1.778.368 ₫

1.973.846 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A row of vending machines including a Royal Crown Cola machine, a push vending machine, and an Ice Cubes machine.

A spacious kitchen area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A compact bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves.

15. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

14 km from Ballard Nature Center

patricia

1.761.323 ₫

1.972.329 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a clock on the wall.

A spacious kitchen with a long counter, a dining area with chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and American flags.

16. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

14 km from Ballard Nature Center

YANZHIHONG

1.369.573 ₫

1.533.663 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A wall-mounted TV, a white marble console table with three vases of flowers, and a gold metal base.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel wall, a potted plant, and a radiator.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

14.5 km from Ballard Nature Center

Miriam

1.647.364 ₫

1.844.718 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel with a sign reading 'HOME 2 Suites by Hilton,' featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with plants.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a wall of dumbbells.

A snack display with various packaged goods and a refrigerated section.

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center

4.393.071 ₫

4.393.071 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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Compare top hotels near Ballard Nature Center

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham 14.4 km from Ballard Nature Center View	La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham 14.9 km from Ballard Nature Center View	Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG 13.6 km from Ballard Nature Center View	Best Western Delta Inn 14.3 km from Ballard Nature Center View	Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont 4.4 km from Ballard Nature Center View
9.6 Exceptional 795 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 960 reviews
3.272.763 ₫ 3.632.112 ₫ total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	2.811.501 ₫ 3.148.319 ₫ total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	2.945.874 ₫ 3.298.790 ₫ total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	2.108.626 ₫ 2.361.239 ₫ total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	2.790.570 ₫ 3.013.319 ₫ total includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct

Top Ballard Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Vandalia near I-70 and Hwy 51

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was adequate. Things could have been updated some. Breakfast needed a little fresh fruit. Coffee wasnt very good. Breakfast was basically a carb to go!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Was a pleasant stay overnight on a trip. I would recommend this one!!"

Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable, would stay again."

Best Western Delta Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast! The beds were so comfy! The staff was great!"

Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfy bed. Almost felt like memory foam or something. Rooms were very clean. Hot water & tea being available in lobby 24/7 was a really nice amenity. Breakfast buffet was decent- I do wish they had some yogurt & fresh fruit though. Would definitely stay here again."

Studio 6 Effingham, Il

10/10 Excellent

"great value & location, nice, comfortable, clean,studio 6, as always very dog friendly"

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

8/10 Good

"good"

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Cross at the Crossroads

8.8/10 (109 reviews)

Find out about the history of Effingham when you take a trip to Cross at the Crossroads. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Effingham County Fairgrounds

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Effingham County Fairgrounds during your trip to Altamont. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion during your travels in Altamont. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Altamont Living Museum

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Altamont Living Museum during your trip to Altamont. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Lake Sara

8.0/10 (76 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Sara during your travels in Effingham. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Cardinal Golf Course

7.2/10 (26 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Effingham at Cardinal Golf Course. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Effingham Performance Center

8.0/10 (128 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Effingham Performance Center on your trip to Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Pepper's Ridge Winery

7.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Pepper's Ridge Winery during your travels to Edgewood. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Our top choices for Ballard Nature Center hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

4. Best Western Delta Inn

5. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

6. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

10. Quality Inn Effingham North

11. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

12. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

13. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

14. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

15. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

16. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

Compare top hotels near Ballard Nature Center

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Best Western Delta Inn

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

Top Ballard Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Vandalia near I-70 and Hwy 51

Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

Best Western Delta Inn

Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

Studio 6 Effingham, Il

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

Other attractions near Ballard Nature Center

Cross at the Crossroads

Effingham County Fairgrounds

Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion

Altamont Living Museum

Lake Sara

Cardinal Golf Course

Effingham Performance Center

Pepper's Ridge Winery

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