Giant City Lodge

2.5 star property
Lakefront lodge with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Seasonal outdoor pool
Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Lobby
Cabin, 2 Double Beds | Terrace/patio
Giant City Lodge offers a peaceful lakeside retreat where travelers can enjoy seasonal swimming in the main or children's pool. Kids love the playground facilities, while adults appreciate unwinding with a refreshing drink at the bar after a day of outdoor activities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Cabin, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Cobden, Giant City Lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. Railroaders Memorial and King Neptune Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park.
Map
460 Giant City Lodge Road, Cobden, IL, 62958

What's nearby

  • Giant City State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arrowwood Trail Trailhead - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 16 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 23 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 35 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 23 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Giant City Lodge

Lodge near Shawnee National Forest
Take advantage of a playground, a bar and a restaurant at Giant City Lodge. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Giant City Lodge include comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a state park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • 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, 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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Giant City Lodge Makanda
Giant City Makanda
Giant City Hotel Makanda
Giant City Lodge Cobden
Giant City Cobden
Giant City Lodge Lodge
Giant City Lodge Cobden
Giant City Lodge Lodge Cobden

Frequently asked questions

Does Giant City Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Giant City Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Giant City Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Giant City Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Giant City Lodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Giant City Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is steps away from Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Arrowwood Trail Trailhead and Indian Creek Trail Trailhead are also within 15 minutes.

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