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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)
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Aerial view
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Escape to Giant City Lodge, nestled by the lake. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or children's pool, playtime at the playground, and unwind with a drink from the bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • 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
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Giant City State Park - 1 min walk
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 16 min drive
  • Southern Illinois University - 18 min drive
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 23 min drive
  • StarView Vineyards - 31 min drive

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 only 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

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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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

Travelling 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/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 lifts.
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 on-site 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.

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Giant City Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

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 trip

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

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Robert, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the quiet and having the lodge nearby for dining.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place. Quiet and secluded. Great food at the lodge. Coffee was the best.
Tammy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Charles, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Think of hotel cabins, if you have never heard quiet, you will here!
Franklin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

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 trip

8/10 Very good

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip