Sheridan Motel

3412 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099, North Chicago, United States

Guest rating: 3.0 / 5

Overview

Sheridan Motel is a budget-oriented roadside motel address-listed at 3412 Sheridan Rd in Zion (North Chicago area), Illinois. It has a public rating of 3/5 based on 85 reviews. Star class and on-site amenities are not documented in the available data.

Location

The motel sits near the Lake Michigan shoreline communities of Zion and nearby attractions in the North Chicago corridor. Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park is about 2.0 km away, making the property convenient for beach and state-park visits. Major theme-park attractions at Six Flags Great America—including rides like THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity, Goliath, and Raging Bull—are roughly 11–12 km away.

What’s nearby

For family entertainment, Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago are among the closest big-ticket destinations (about 11.3–11.8 km away), with multiple signature coasters and ride areas in that same zone. For museums and day trips, Kenosha Public Museum is about 17.1 km away and Dinosaur Discovery Museum about 16.8 km away. Independence Grove Forest Preserve is also in the wider area at approximately 16.7 km from the motel.

Best for

Travelers looking for a low-cost base near Illinois Beach State Park (about 2 km away) and the Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor Chicago complex (about 11–12 km away) may find the location practical. Because amenities are not documented and reviews are mixed, this property may suit guests who prioritize proximity and price and are comfortable doing additional due diligence before booking.

Travel tips

If you’re visiting Illinois Beach State Park, this motel is one of the closer options in the Zion area—plan for a short drive of roughly 2 km. For Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago, allow for local traffic since the park area and major rides are about 11–12 km away. Given the mixed review themes, consider confirming room conditions and policies directly with the property before arrival.

What guests say

Guest feedback is mixed. Some guests describe friendly staff, clean rooms, and low prices as key positives. Other review excerpts raise severe concerns about room hygiene and pests, along with negative experiences around refunds and deciding to leave after arrival. Overall, the themes suggest a value-focused property with inconsistent experiences reported by guests.

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