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Giant City Lodge

2.5 star property
Lakefront lodge in Cobden with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Playground
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television

Room options

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Balcony

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cabin, 2 Double Beds | Balcony

Cabin, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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₩433,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
460 Giant City Lodge Road, Cobden, IL, 62958

What's nearby

  • Giant City State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Campground Beach - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 23 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Iron Whisk - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Pequena - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Giant City Lodge

Giant City Lodge offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Shawnee National Forest. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 34 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 8 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Is there a pool at Giant City Lodge?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Giant City Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Giant City Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Giant City Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Giant City Lodge and nearby?
Giant City Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Giant City Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Giant City Lodge like?
Giant City Lodge is a short 1-minute walk from Shawnee National Forest and 12 minutes' walk from Arrowwood Trail Trailhead.

Giant City Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Quite woodland retreat. A wonderful cabin with two beds and a sitting area with TV and eating area. Great size room, not far from the main building where you order your dinner to go and eat it in your cabin due to COVID Friendly staff Bring your shampoo and conditioner
barbara, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Worth a look
Quick overnight getaway with friends. Basic with few frills but, peaceful and tranquil. Staff even called to check on check in time to ensure we didn't miss out on ordering food. Definitely worth a visit if you don't mind simple clean accommodations.
Theresa, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet comfortable cabin stay
I've always wanted to stay at these cabins. I've frequented Giant City park quite often. This was my first trip back in years and I'm glad I booked this. Covid restrictions didn't impact our stay here at all. Staff was extremely friendly. I drove in from Chicago and was experiencing heavy traffic, the staff was very accommodating for our late check in. I will definitely be returning.
Nereida, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the quiet and having the lodge nearby for dining.
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place. Quiet and secluded. Great food at the lodge. Coffee was the best.
Tammy, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Charles, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Think of hotel cabins, if you have never heard quiet, you will here!
Franklin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to Stay
Very happy with everything, room, dining, all of it.
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic lodhe
Rustic cabins outside, but comfortable inside. Nice beds and pillows, great restaurant. I loved the historic lodge!
David, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful retro getaway
This was the perfect place to go for a break from sheltering in place. Private cabins mean you don't have to share the air with other guests, and there are endless outdoor activities in every direction. Staff was very friendly and respected pandemic guidelines, and food was top notch!
Danielle, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Very friendly and helpful staff . The cabin was clean . The food in the lodge was good.
CS, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great trip to the Giant City Lodge
The staff is very friendly and willing to help any way they can. The cabins were clean but the matresses were very soft as were the pillows. Due to the Covid19 issues they do not clean the cabins every day while you are there. We did not have a problem with that as it eliminates anyone else in our cabin that could on knowingly bring the virus into our cabin. The attached resturant has some great staff. Natalie was especially attentivfe without going overboard. We stayed 3 nights and thought it was a good base for seeing the surrounding area.
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place and the people are amazing !!!
Melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

everything was great and fine. we were left alone to do our thing.
Mike, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Dinner and breakfast was super amazing! Very filling. Service was very good too. The room was very quiet. But the heating vent made some noise. Hope to stay here again.
barbara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review