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Our top choices for Ballard Nature Center hotels

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

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

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

14.9 km from Ballard Nature Center

Sarah

NZ$237

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 treats section with a variety of snacks and beverages, including a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with items like Welch's and Bonde.

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

14.4 km from Ballard Nature Center

Marjorie

NZ$250

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 Best Western hotel with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

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.

3. Best Western Delta Inn

14.3 km from Ballard Nature Center

Susan

NZ$166

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center

Jeannette

NZ$208

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

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

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

14.9 km from Ballard Nature Center

Sonya

NZ$171

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, blue seating area, a staircase, and a dining area.

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

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

6. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

14 km from Ballard Nature Center

Chelsea

NZ$191

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

NZ$250

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a green accent wall.

A hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, a desk, and a television.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance and a stone facade.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

13.6 km from Ballard Nature Center

Kimberly

NZ$259

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden beams, and brick walls.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, a bed, and a patterned carpet.

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a red patterned chair.

9. Quality Inn Effingham North

14.7 km from Ballard Nature Center

Stacy

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

10. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

14.7 km from Ballard Nature Center

Penny

NZ$227

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and weight machines.

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

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

13.1 km from Ballard Nature Center

Jeffrey

NZ$143

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

13.6 km from Ballard Nature Center

Kristen

NZ$122

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

14.6 km from Ballard Nature Center

Kristin

NZ$136

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

A kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and two wall-mounted shelves above the sink.

14. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

14 km from Ballard Nature Center

Andrew

NZ$136

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

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

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

15. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

14 km from Ballard Nature Center

YANZHIHONG

NZ$106

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and several cars parked in front.

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

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

14.5 km from Ballard Nature Center

Michael

NZ$127

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

4.4 km from Ballard Nature Center

Heidi

NZ$208

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a framed picture, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A row of front-loading washing machines in a laundromat.

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

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

14.8 km from Ballard Nature Center

NZ$290

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Ballard Nature Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 779 reviews	View
Best Western Delta Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham	9.0 Wonderful 514 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Ballard Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stop for a night on a road trip. Breakfast was great and the room very comfortable."

Lake Sara cottage: 3BR/2BA, hot tub, swim dock, firepit, kayaks, & lake views!

10/10 Excellent

"We can't say enough about this property and our hosts. Impeccably clean. Lake Sara is beautiful. Fully stocked with everything you'd need. This was our fourth stay, my besties and myself and we r planning our return visit. Weve stayed in many VRBO AND AIRB&BS in the past and this outweighs them all. Would highly recommend!"

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our long weekend trip with our family was great! The house is very comfortable and has just about everything you might need. The view of the lake, availability of fire wood for camp fires, and kayaks and canoe for enjoying the lake were awesome! Beautiful sunrises and loved seeing lots of nature and wildlife right from the yard. Everything about our visit was pleasant and we hope to go back sometime. Communication from the host was great! Thanks for a great weekend of calm, peace and memories."

Paradise on Bluebird

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely place and meets all our needs."

Family Home on Lake Sara

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay,very nice house!"

Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

10/10 Excellent

"An overall great experience! A clean & roomy home was a great place to connect with family & friends for the weekend."

Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful time! Beautiful place. Great views. Easy communication with owners."

THE LAKE HOUSE - Official Relaxation HQ - On Beautiful Lake Sara, Effingham, IL

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful home with spacious rooms, beautifully updated bathrooms with great showers, and upgraded kitchen appliances. We especially loved the movie room with its large TV, as well as the heated in-ground pool. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to rent this home again in the future!"

Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved our stay at this place. cannot thank you enough :)"

Other attractions near Ballard Nature Center

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ballard Nature Center?

Ballard Nature Center is located in Altamont. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Ballard Nature Center?

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness centre. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ballard Nature Center. Other good options around the area include Ramada by Wyndham Effingham and Baymont by Wyndham Effingham.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ballard Nature Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Ballard Nature Center.

Top Hotels Near Ballard Nature Center in Altamont from NZ$106

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Our top choices for Ballard Nature Center hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

3. Best Western Delta Inn

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

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

6. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

9. Quality Inn Effingham North

10. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

14. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

15. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

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Top Ballard Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

Lake Sara cottage: 3BR/2BA, hot tub, swim dock, firepit, kayaks, & lake views!

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

Paradise on Bluebird

Family Home on Lake Sara

Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.

THE LAKE HOUSE - Official Relaxation HQ - On Beautiful Lake Sara, Effingham, IL

Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!

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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