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Makanda Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Giant City State Park

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Property grounds
Daily full breakfast (USD 15 per person)
Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (West End Cottage)
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$465
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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855 Old Lower Cobden Road, Makanda, IL, 62958
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 1)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 1)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romantic Cottage, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Indigo Cottage)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Romantic Cottage, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Indigo Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (West End Cottage)

Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (West End Cottage)

Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (West End Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 4)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 4)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 4)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 3)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 3)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 3)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 2)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 2)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Suite 2)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romantic Cottage, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Sienna Cottage)

Romantic Cottage, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Sienna Cottage) | View from room

Romantic Cottage, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Sienna Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Makanda

At Makanda Inn you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Giant City State Park and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Makanda Inn Bar is open for dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Makanda B&B include Southern Illinois University and Owl Creek Vineyard.
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What's nearby

  • Giant City State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Makanda Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 33 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 20 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬34 min drive

About this property

Makanda Inn

Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Giant City State Park
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Makanda Inn also features a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Makanda bed & breakfast.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Makanda Inn offers 8 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of water and designer toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Makanda Inn Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 15 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Makanda Inn?

Yep, Makanda Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Makanda Inn?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Makanda Inn on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$465.03, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Makanda Inn?

The closest beach to Makanda Inn is Campground Beach (6.9 km).

What makes Makanda Inn a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Makanda Inn.

Does Makanda Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served daily from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Makanda Inn?

No, Makanda Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Makanda Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Makanda Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Makanda Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.