Giant City Lodge

2.5 star property
Lakefront lodge with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Cabin, 2 Double Beds | Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool
Cabin, 1 Bedroom
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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460 Giant City Lodge Road, Cobden, IL, 62958
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Blue Sky Vineyards
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

About the area

Cobden

At Giant City Lodge you'll be within steps of Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 8 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM. .In proximity to this Cobden lodge you'll find Southern Illinois University.

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

Lakefront lodge with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant
Giant City Lodge offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Giant City Lodge also features barbecue grills and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Cobden lodge is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Giant City Lodge offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are 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: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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; 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
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, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Giant City Lodge Makanda
Giant City Makanda
Giant City Hotel Makanda
Giant City Lodge Cobden
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Giant City Lodge Lodge
Giant City Lodge Cobden
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Giant City Lodge?

Yep, Giant City Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Giant City Lodge?

The closest beach to Giant City Lodge is Campground Beach (6.4 km).

Does Giant City Lodge have a pool?

Giant City Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Does Giant City Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered on weekdays from 8 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Giant City Lodge?

No, Giant City Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Giant City Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Giant City Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Giant City Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.