Motel Sun Inn
US$64
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$64
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Motel Sun Inn average US$60 in the cheapest month (December) and US$76 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$63 |
| February | US$64 |
| March | US$64 |
| April | US$69 |
| May | US$64 |
| June | US$73 |
| July | US$76 |
| August | US$75 |
| September | US$64 |
| October | US$63 |
| November | US$62 |
| December | US$60 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$76)
Cheapest: December (~US$60)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Location
Located in Winthrop Harbor, Motel Sun Inn is within a 15-minute drive of Illinois Beach State Park and Dinosaur Discovery Museum. This motel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Kenosha Public Museum and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Civil War Museum.
What's nearby
Spring Bluff Forest Preserve(0.2 Miles)
Winthrop Harbor Village Hall(0.8 Miles)
North Point Marina(1.3 Miles)
North Point Marina Beach(1.9 Miles)
Lake Michigan(2.3 Miles)
Elizabeth Park(2.4 Miles)
Beulah Park(2.7 Miles)
Illinois Beach State Park(2.8 Miles)
Bethesda Boulevard Park(3 Miles)
Bethany Avenue Park(3 Miles)
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Midwestern Regional Medical Center(3.1 Miles)
Shiloh Park(2.9 Miles)
Shiloh Boulevard Park(2.9 Miles)
Unity Park(3.2 Miles)
Zion City Hall(3.2 Miles)
Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)(13.2 Miles)
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)(37.6 Miles)
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)(46.5 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Vending machines
Location
301 Sheridan Road, Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, United States of America
Spring Bluff Forest Preserve (0.2 Miles)
Winthrop Harbor Village Hall (0.8 Miles)
North Point Marina (1.3 Miles)
North Point Marina Beach (1.9 Miles)
Lake Michigan (2.3 Miles)
Elizabeth Park (2.4 Miles)
Room options
3
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
4
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
Guest reviews
8.5
Very good
Based on 293 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
14%
Couple
36%
Family
36%
Solo
12%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews, travellers portray Motel Sun Inn as an older, budget-friendly motel where many find rooms clean, quiet, and comfortable with friendly, helpful staff, though the property looks dated and renovations or maintenance work appear to be ongoing.
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What guests think
Across reviews, travellers portray Motel Sun Inn as an older, budget-friendly motel where many find rooms clean, quiet, and comfortable with friendly, helpful staff, though the property looks dated and renovations or maintenance work appear to be ongoing.
Guests repeatedly note issues with hot or inconsistent showers, tricky controls, and occasional problems with TVs, Wi-Fi, or AC. The location works well for the lake/beach, fishing harbors, and trips to Six Flags, though a few felt the surrounding area looked run-down or less secure. There is no breakfast, coffee can be limited, and check-in policies such as a $100 deposit or ID photocopying have caused concern or delays for some. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills stay at a budget price.
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Facilities
Parking is convenient and well lit, and some rooms include a patio or outdoor space, though experiences vary. The property is older and undergoing updates, so amenities feel basic.
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10
Paul
30 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
I like that the owner was on the property. This is an older motel. But it was very very clean. We always check the rooms. It was nice to have a slider door with a patio outside. I plan to stay at this motel again. Clean and affordable.
I like that the owner was on the property. This is an older motel. But it was very very clean. We always check the rooms. It was nice to have a slider door with a patio outside. I plan to stay at this motel again. Clean and affordable.
8
Jason
1 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Basic and convieniant. Soft comfortable bed. Room was clean. Check in staff fast and efficient. Good value vending machine. Great parking.
Basic and convieniant. Soft comfortable bed. Room was clean. Check in staff fast and efficient. Good value vending machine. Great parking.
6
Julicia
2 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
6
Frank
4 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 4 nights
Would have been nice to have wooden floor shown in the picture. Instead of thr stained slightly musty carpet. It was freshly painted, the furniture was relatively new and it was clean. So, it appeared someone was trying. But the wifi was also very bad, only coffee and only in the morning and what bothered me the most, what is advertised as a patio is a fenced off storage area when I opened the window. So, that was pretty deceiving. It's also a run down area. Not terrible I guess if your on the road and just need a place to crash for the night. It's okay. Clean and fairly comfortable.
Would have been nice to have wooden floor shown in the picture. Instead of thr stained slightly musty carpet. It was freshly painted, the furniture was relatively new and it was clean. So, it appeared someone was trying. But the wifi was also very bad, only coffee and only in the morning and what bothered me the most, what is advertised as a patio is a fenced off storage area when I opened the window. So, that was pretty deceiving. It's also a run down area. Not terrible I guess if your on the road and just need a place to crash for the night. It's okay. Clean and fairly comfortable.
10
Sarah
30 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
This is a small, family-run property. They are doing a lot of work to update it. It was perfect for our overnight stay as a family!
This is a small, family-run property. They are doing a lot of work to update it. It was perfect for our overnight stay as a family!
8
Anthony
6 Mar 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
The staff was very friendly and courteous. The building is older and more of a beach house type place. It is showing some serious signs of age and could use some TLC.
The staff was very friendly and courteous. The building is older and more of a beach house type place. It is showing some serious signs of age and could use some TLC.
6
James
29 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
The building is showing it's wear and age, but the room was decent. You could tell the room had been renovated. Price and location worked for us.
The building is showing it's wear and age, but the room was decent. You could tell the room had been renovated. Price and location worked for us.
10
Larry
5 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
The lot was well lit and seeable from my room.
The lot was well lit and seeable from my room.
8
Sara
9 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
8
Steven
22 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
We were a little skeptical when we first arrived, but it was decent inside. The motel had a clean smell throughout and the staff greeted us right away. This was the first hotel that we have stayed where we received an actual key, versus a key card, but it seems they are in the middle of some renovations. The room was clean and spacious, included a fridge, microwave, 32" TV, and free Wi-Fi. As long as your not expecting a 5 star hotel for $70 a night, you should be perfectly happy with your stay at this motel. Especially being 20 minutes from Six Flags!
We were a little skeptical when we first arrived, but it was decent inside. The motel had a clean smell throughout and the staff greeted us right away. This was the first hotel that we have stayed where we received an actual key, versus a key card, but it seems they are in the middle of some renovations. The room was clean and spacious, included a fridge, microwave, 32" TV, and free Wi-Fi. As long as your not expecting a 5 star hotel for $70 a night, you should be perfectly happy with your stay at this motel. Especially being 20 minutes from Six Flags!
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms very clean with fresh-smelling linens. Others reported occasional odors, stains, or mold in some rooms or hallways.
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Don
27 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
We walked into the hotel, which felt like an "rent by the hour" hotel. Hotel smelled. Walked into room and flipped on the main light switch by the door, didn't work. Had to hunt for another light. Sheets were stained on one of the beds. Room had a "mildew" smell and the humidity was horrible. TV remote did not work. The TV was stuck on ROKU and could not get the cable box to work. The blankets on the bed are basically tissue paper. We were in the room for about 30 and just decided to leave. It was already late and I did not feel like confronting the staff there. Tell you what....STAY AWAY! RUN! Stay somewhere else! HOTELS.COM should take this hotel off their platform.
We walked into the hotel, which felt like an "rent by the hour" hotel. Hotel smelled. Walked into room and flipped on the main light switch by the door, didn't work. Had to hunt for another light. Sheets were stained on one of the beds. Room had a "mildew" smell and the humidity was horrible. TV remote did not work. The TV was stuck on ROKU and could not get the cable box to work. The blankets on the bed are basically tissue paper. We were in the room for about 30 and just decided to leave. It was already late and I did not feel like confronting the staff there. Tell you what....STAY AWAY! RUN! Stay somewhere else! HOTELS.COM should take this hotel off their platform.
10
paul
21 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Robin
3 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Very clean
Very clean
8
Jody
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Older hotel , but price was great and rooms clean and comfortable.
Older hotel , but price was great and rooms clean and comfortable.
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James
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately, my stay was marred by some cleanliness issues. I noticed mold in the room and the air conditioning didn't seem to be fresh. The overall condition of the room wasn't up to par. Given these issues, I wouldn't recommend this hotel to others."
Unfortunately, my stay was marred by some cleanliness issues. I noticed mold in the room and the air conditioning didn't seem to be fresh. The overall condition of the room wasn't up to par. Given these issues, I wouldn't recommend this hotel to others."
10
Paul
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Clean quiet
Clean quiet
4
Sean
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel smelled liked bad Curry and the room we stayed in was a horrible cigarette smell to the point where my fiancé and I couldn’t breath. But what can you truly ask for $160 for 2 nights. Overall the trip was fun but would have enjoyed it more if we staid at a different place.
The hotel smelled liked bad Curry and the room we stayed in was a horrible cigarette smell to the point where my fiancé and I couldn’t breath. But what can you truly ask for $160 for 2 nights. Overall the trip was fun but would have enjoyed it more if we staid at a different place.
10
Elizabeth
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The facilities are always clean and the lines and towels always smell clean and fresh.
The facilities are always clean and the lines and towels always smell clean and fresh.
10
Julie
11 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
10
Larry
13 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Parking is convenient and the building is clean inside and outside. The rooms are comfy and clean and free of smoke smell. The linens smell clean and fresh. The bathrooms are clean and all the white surfaces are white and towels are neatly folded.
Parking is convenient and the building is clean inside and outside. The rooms are comfy and clean and free of smoke smell. The linens smell clean and fresh. The bathrooms are clean and all the white surfaces are white and towels are neatly folded.
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and dated but generally quiet and comfortable, with some renovations and features like patios, fridges, microwaves, and working AC noted. Recurring issues include lukewarm or inconsistent hot water and occasional problems with TVs, Wi-Fi, or AC controls.
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Chad
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Old and outdated. Only the minimum amount of upkeep. Had cable, yet the bare minimum of the channels were enabled. A/C worked but if you change a setting it would stop.
Old and outdated. Only the minimum amount of upkeep. Had cable, yet the bare minimum of the channels were enabled. A/C worked but if you change a setting it would stop.
10
paul
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
6
SJ
3 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Hotel is in a nice neighborhood. There were a lot of guests at the hotel and it was very quiet, so that was great. Very comfortable mattress and pillows. But the faucet for the shower was damn near impossible to figure out. Took forever for the water to heat up, and then it was lukewarm at best. No drain plug for the tub. After a day of walking my feet were killing me and all I wanted to do was sit on the edge of the tub and soak by feet, but couldn't plug the drain and put hot water in the tub. Also the tv had very poor selection of channels. Mostly sports. I really wanted to give this little hotel a great rating because I love that idea that they're not owned by a multi-national conglomerate. I would give this place 5 stars if they had hot water and better tv channels. Nice little place for a good price.
Hotel is in a nice neighborhood. There were a lot of guests at the hotel and it was very quiet, so that was great. Very comfortable mattress and pillows. But the faucet for the shower was damn near impossible to figure out. Took forever for the water to heat up, and then it was lukewarm at best. No drain plug for the tub. After a day of walking my feet were killing me and all I wanted to do was sit on the edge of the tub and soak by feet, but couldn't plug the drain and put hot water in the tub. Also the tv had very poor selection of channels. Mostly sports. I really wanted to give this little hotel a great rating because I love that idea that they're not owned by a multi-national conglomerate. I would give this place 5 stars if they had hot water and better tv channels. Nice little place for a good price.
8
Jody
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Older hotel , but price was great and rooms clean and comfortable.
Older hotel , but price was great and rooms clean and comfortable.
6
Julicia
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
6
Teddy
15 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My view was a fence outside my window. The place was supposed to be in a remodel and was Very Aged. I got what I payed for and won’t stay there again.
My view was a fence outside my window. The place was supposed to be in a remodel and was Very Aged. I got what I payed for and won’t stay there again.
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Gabriel
24 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Everything was fine but barely having hot water was ridiculous.
Everything was fine but barely having hot water was ridiculous.
8
Sara
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
8
Steven
22 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
We were a little skeptical when we first arrived, but it was decent inside. The motel had a clean smell throughout and the staff greeted us right away. This was the first hotel that we have stayed where we received an actual key, versus a key card, but it seems they are in the middle of some renovations. The room was clean and spacious, included a fridge, microwave, 32" TV, and free Wi-Fi. As long as your not expecting a 5 star hotel for $70 a night, you should be perfectly happy with your stay at this motel. Especially being 20 minutes from Six Flags!
We were a little skeptical when we first arrived, but it was decent inside. The motel had a clean smell throughout and the staff greeted us right away. This was the first hotel that we have stayed where we received an actual key, versus a key card, but it seems they are in the middle of some renovations. The room was clean and spacious, included a fridge, microwave, 32" TV, and free Wi-Fi. As long as your not expecting a 5 star hotel for $70 a night, you should be perfectly happy with your stay at this motel. Especially being 20 minutes from Six Flags!
10
Robert
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A/c worked bed was good. Not great but not bad. Kinda old.
A/c worked bed was good. Not great but not bad. Kinda old.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient at check-in. However, some encountered an unmanned front desk, unusual procedures, or disputes and delays around a $100 deposit, with one report of an unhelpful response to a simple request.
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paul
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Steven
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was comfortable, I would stay again, but i do not like the $100 deposit plus paying for the room. The deposit was for in case I smoked in the room. They need to get rid of that.
It was comfortable, I would stay again, but i do not like the $100 deposit plus paying for the room. The deposit was for in case I smoked in the room. They need to get rid of that.
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Anthony
19 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Arrived at 1am. Nice place, easy check in. Took photocopy of CC and DL, which I don’t like. Makes me nervous. But good stay and no complaints otherwise
Arrived at 1am. Nice place, easy check in. Took photocopy of CC and DL, which I don’t like. Makes me nervous. But good stay and no complaints otherwise
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Felicia
24 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Not so great. We had a half a roll of toilet paper and went down to ask for a roll. The guy argued with us that there was one in the room. There was not. He refused to give us one
Not so great. We had a half a roll of toilet paper and went down to ask for a roll. The guy argued with us that there was one in the room. There was not. He refused to give us one
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Richard
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Check-in was quick.
Check-in was quick.
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William
23 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Owner so thirsty to keep deposit said I room smelled like smoke
Owner so thirsty to keep deposit said I room smelled like smoke
8
Arthur
24 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A nice front desk manager
A nice front desk manager
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Sara
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
10
Julie
11 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
I have stayed here several times in the last year and a half. The room is very clean! Staff is very kind and helpful! Good rate! Thank you again for everything!
I have stayed here several times in the last year and a half. The room is very clean! Staff is very kind and helpful! Good rate! Thank you again for everything!
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Shantana
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unexpectedly fees of 100$ deposit which I never received back.. nothing in the room is worth 100$.. uneven lumpy floors.. stopped up shower drain.. tv did not work.. ac barely running.. gross pillows. Horrible stench I’m out clothes after 11 hours here.. stay was unbearable.. will update if I get my deposit back but I’m highly doubtful
Unexpectedly fees of 100$ deposit which I never received back.. nothing in the room is worth 100$.. uneven lumpy floors.. stopped up shower drain.. tv did not work.. ac barely running.. gross pillows. Horrible stench I’m out clothes after 11 hours here.. stay was unbearable.. will update if I get my deposit back but I’m highly doubtful
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Location
Convenient for the lake/beach, nearby fishing harbors, and drives to Six Flags; some also noted a quiet, pleasant neighborhood. A few guests felt the surrounding area looked run-down or not especially safe.
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SJ
3 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is in a nice neighborhood. There were a lot of guests at the hotel and it was very quiet, so that was great. Very comfortable mattress and pillows. But the faucet for the shower was damn near impossible to figure out. Took forever for the water to heat up, and then it was lukewarm at best. No drain plug for the tub. After a day of walking my feet were killing me and all I wanted to do was sit on the edge of the tub and soak by feet, but couldn't plug the drain and put hot water in the tub. Also the tv had very poor selection of channels. Mostly sports. I really wanted to give this little hotel a great rating because I love that idea that they're not owned by a multi-national conglomerate. I would give this place 5 stars if they had hot water and better tv channels. Nice little place for a good price.
Hotel is in a nice neighborhood. There were a lot of guests at the hotel and it was very quiet, so that was great. Very comfortable mattress and pillows. But the faucet for the shower was damn near impossible to figure out. Took forever for the water to heat up, and then it was lukewarm at best. No drain plug for the tub. After a day of walking my feet were killing me and all I wanted to do was sit on the edge of the tub and soak by feet, but couldn't plug the drain and put hot water in the tub. Also the tv had very poor selection of channels. Mostly sports. I really wanted to give this little hotel a great rating because I love that idea that they're not owned by a multi-national conglomerate. I would give this place 5 stars if they had hot water and better tv channels. Nice little place for a good price.
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Frank
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Would have been nice to have wooden floor shown in the picture. Instead of thr stained slightly musty carpet. It was freshly painted, the furniture was relatively new and it was clean. So, it appeared someone was trying. But the wifi was also very bad, only coffee and only in the morning and what bothered me the most, what is advertised as a patio is a fenced off storage area when I opened the window. So, that was pretty deceiving. It's also a run down area. Not terrible I guess if your on the road and just need a place to crash for the night. It's okay. Clean and fairly comfortable.
Would have been nice to have wooden floor shown in the picture. Instead of thr stained slightly musty carpet. It was freshly painted, the furniture was relatively new and it was clean. So, it appeared someone was trying. But the wifi was also very bad, only coffee and only in the morning and what bothered me the most, what is advertised as a patio is a fenced off storage area when I opened the window. So, that was pretty deceiving. It's also a run down area. Not terrible I guess if your on the road and just need a place to crash for the night. It's okay. Clean and fairly comfortable.
10
Jennyfer
8 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The view
The view
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James
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The building is showing it's wear and age, but the room was decent. You could tell the room had been renovated. Price and location worked for us.
The building is showing it's wear and age, but the room was decent. You could tell the room had been renovated. Price and location worked for us.
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Brian
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
Nicholas
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice room and quiet building. Clean and in a nice area. Friendly staff.
Very nice room and quiet building. Clean and in a nice area. Friendly staff.
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Nicholas
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Sara
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
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Steven
22 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were a little skeptical when we first arrived, but it was decent inside. The motel had a clean smell throughout and the staff greeted us right away. This was the first hotel that we have stayed where we received an actual key, versus a key card, but it seems they are in the middle of some renovations. The room was clean and spacious, included a fridge, microwave, 32" TV, and free Wi-Fi. As long as your not expecting a 5 star hotel for $70 a night, you should be perfectly happy with your stay at this motel. Especially being 20 minutes from Six Flags!
We were a little skeptical when we first arrived, but it was decent inside. The motel had a clean smell throughout and the staff greeted us right away. This was the first hotel that we have stayed where we received an actual key, versus a key card, but it seems they are in the middle of some renovations. The room was clean and spacious, included a fridge, microwave, 32" TV, and free Wi-Fi. As long as your not expecting a 5 star hotel for $70 a night, you should be perfectly happy with your stay at this motel. Especially being 20 minutes from Six Flags!
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Dining
No on-site breakfast is provided, and coffee availability is limited or absent in some cases. Guests mention plenty of nearby food options.
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Deborah
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Terrible. Was not very clean, NO SHOWER CURTAIN!, no water pressure, CIGARETTE burn hole on bedspread, NO COFFEE, smelled like smoke in hallways, thin walls, DO NOT STOP
Terrible. Was not very clean, NO SHOWER CURTAIN!, no water pressure, CIGARETTE burn hole on bedspread, NO COFFEE, smelled like smoke in hallways, thin walls, DO NOT STOP
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Frank
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Would have been nice to have wooden floor shown in the picture. Instead of thr stained slightly musty carpet. It was freshly painted, the furniture was relatively new and it was clean. So, it appeared someone was trying. But the wifi was also very bad, only coffee and only in the morning and what bothered me the most, what is advertised as a patio is a fenced off storage area when I opened the window. So, that was pretty deceiving. It's also a run down area. Not terrible I guess if your on the road and just need a place to crash for the night. It's okay. Clean and fairly comfortable.
Would have been nice to have wooden floor shown in the picture. Instead of thr stained slightly musty carpet. It was freshly painted, the furniture was relatively new and it was clean. So, it appeared someone was trying. But the wifi was also very bad, only coffee and only in the morning and what bothered me the most, what is advertised as a patio is a fenced off storage area when I opened the window. So, that was pretty deceiving. It's also a run down area. Not terrible I guess if your on the road and just need a place to crash for the night. It's okay. Clean and fairly comfortable.
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Brian
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Sara
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
The location was ideal for going to the beach. The beach was perfect. The hotel is run down but the room was clean, the shower was amazing and the AC was great. The check in was definitely concerning when you arrive you have to dial a phone outside a window with posters warning of the surveillance, that there's NO Breakfast, despite what the website says, and they charge you a $100 room deposit that took 5 days to drop off my credit card. The room was clean and comfortable with a fridge, microwave, TV all in great working condition and the bathroom was good. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The AC was ancient but worked great. The lobby and outside of the hotel weren't in good shape. The neighborhood didn't seem especially safe and the door locks were janky. My major concern was cleanliness and the room met my expectations.
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Victoria
12 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean air conditioner ,shower, tv, fridge and microwave all worked perfectly Bed was comfortable with nice feather pillows. Staff was wonderful very nice, understanding, helpful and very attentive. Thank you! The only thing I would like to suggest is coffee,tea, water and juice in the mornings in the front lobby otherwise everything was very quiet and pleasant.
Room was clean air conditioner ,shower, tv, fridge and microwave all worked perfectly Bed was comfortable with nice feather pillows. Staff was wonderful very nice, understanding, helpful and very attentive. Thank you! The only thing I would like to suggest is coffee,tea, water and juice in the mornings in the front lobby otherwise everything was very quiet and pleasant.
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Dale
9 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean beds adequate showers good air-conditioning
Clean beds adequate showers good air-conditioning
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Robert
19 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Older building but well maintained for the age. Small TV in the room, other than that the value was good.
Older building but well maintained for the age. Small TV in the room, other than that the value was good.
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Burt
16 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. Motel is a bit dated and doesn't have the best lighting but appears its under new ownership thst are trying to update and modernize the building.. Not many amenities but location. Is good and the area is a quiet and close enough to travel.
Staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. Motel is a bit dated and doesn't have the best lighting but appears its under new ownership thst are trying to update and modernize the building.. Not many amenities but location. Is good and the area is a quiet and close enough to travel.
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Kevin
1 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
There aren't a lot of hotels in this area so your options are limited. The hotel is very dated and some things haven't been updated in many years. But you could tell they made an effort to clean. The window was cracked and the bathroom floor tile was cracked. The ceiling light was on a timer so it kept turning off. But the sheets seem clean and there was no indication of any bug activity. The room had the toiletries you would need for a couple days. If you're looking for luxury this is not the place for you. If you're looking for decent and inexpensive compared to the hotels around the area- consider this hotel.
There aren't a lot of hotels in this area so your options are limited. The hotel is very dated and some things haven't been updated in many years. But you could tell they made an effort to clean. The window was cracked and the bathroom floor tile was cracked. The ceiling light was on a timer so it kept turning off. But the sheets seem clean and there was no indication of any bug activity. The room had the toiletries you would need for a couple days. If you're looking for luxury this is not the place for you. If you're looking for decent and inexpensive compared to the hotels around the area- consider this hotel.
Property policies
FAQs about Motel Sun Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges could apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located in Winthrop Harbor, within a 15-minute drive of Illinois Beach State Park and Dinosaur Discovery Museum. It is approximately 7.2 miles from Kenosha Public Museum and 7.3 miles from Civil War Museum.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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- 2026-09-27: 75.58334529602051USD
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- 2026-09-29: 75.68852705169678USD
- 2026-09-30: 75.68852705169678USD
- 2026-10-01: 75.6387414291382USD
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- 2026-10-15: 75.65211562591553USD
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- 2026-10-18: 75.68852705169678USD
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- 2026-10-23: 92.27749386291504USD
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- 2026-10-28: 75.75274595336914USD
- 2026-10-29: 75.68852705169678USD
- 2026-10-30: 92.27749386291504USD
- 2026-10-31: 92.27749386291504USD
- 2026-11-01: 68.4179180593872USD
- 2026-11-02: 68.4179180593872USD
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- 2026-11-10: 68.4179180593872USD
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- 2026-11-13: 88.29038147064209USD
- 2026-11-14: 88.29038147064209USD
- 2026-11-15: 68.47498596710206USD
- 2026-11-16: 68.4179180593872USD
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
- 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
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Free wi-fi