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Motel Sun Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Illinois Beach State Park in Winthrop Harbor

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Interior entrance
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Hallway

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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301 Sheridan Road, Winthrop Harbor, IL, 60096
  • Place, Spring Bluff Forest Preserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Winthrop Harbor Village Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, North Point Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Winthrop Harbor

In Winthrop Harbor .At this Winthrop Harbor motel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Illinois Beach State Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Dinosaur Discovery Museum. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Spring Bluff Forest Preserve - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Winthrop Harbor Village Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North Point Marina - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 22 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 26 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Winthrop Harbor Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Los Naranjos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shirl's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stone Creek Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel Sun Inn

Motel near Illinois Beach State Park in Winthrop Harbor
Motel Sun Inn offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Winthrop Harbor motel.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Motel Sun Inn offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Sandpiper Inn Winthrop Harbor
Sandpiper Winthrop Harbor
Sun Inn Motel Winthrop Harbor
Sun Inn Motel
Sun Winthrop Harbor
Sun Inn Motel
Motel Sun Inn Motel
Motel Sun Inn Winthrop Harbor
Motel Sun Inn Motel Winthrop Harbor

Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel Sun Inn to the airport?

Motel Sun Inn is 13.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Sun Inn?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Sun Inn on Jul 4, 2026 start from CA $111, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Motel Sun Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel Sun Inn.

How close is Motel Sun Inn to the beach?

This motel is 2.2 mi (6-min drive) from North Point Marina Beach and 6.7 mi (11-min drive) from Eichelman Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel Sun Inn offer free breakfast?

Motel Sun Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel Sun Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but The Temporary by American Place (22-min drive) and American Place Casino (23-min drive) are nearby.

Is there free parking at Motel Sun Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel Sun Inn have a pool?

Motel Sun Inn does not have a pool.

Does Motel Sun Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel Sun Inn to downtown Winthrop Harbor?

Motel Sun Inn is 0.7 mi away from Winthrop Harbor.

Motel Sun Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 278 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased clean, quiet, excellent people and i would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel , but price was great and rooms clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Older hotel, dated in appearance but very friendly staff, place was clean and comfortable. Good hotel for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I loved the quilts on the beds and the feather pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Check-in was quick.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff. Clean room, comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed here several times in the last year and a half. The room is very clean! Staff is very kind and helpful! Good rate! Thank you again for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for price. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and quiet building. Clean and in a nice area. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in was clean and quiet and the location is very nice being close to the lake. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Great value for price. Would go again in an instant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute clean and relaxed place. And the staff was great and worked with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

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

Clean and quiet

Convinately located to Fishing Harbors for Kenosha or Winthrop. Quite clean plenty of food options close by. I wish they could have coffee in the rooms or lobby. Great place for long wknd
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

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

Filled the bill

We were on a 6 day bike ride and Motel Sun Inn was just what we needed: clean, quiet, and comfortable. The front desk lady was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and friendly staff, outdoor patio was a welcomed suprise for pur room. Only problems were the shower was iffy and didn't have hot water at times and the beds were twrribly uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for a nice clean hotel. A little dated, otherwise everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
honestly, it completely did the trick! quiet space, comfy bed. motel could use some updating but everything was clean and the person checking us in was prompt and professional. no issues whatsoever, hard to beat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur

A nice front desk manager
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025