Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

2.5 star property

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room amenity
Restaurant
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1240 E Chain Of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL, 62040
  • Gateway Arch
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Busch Stadium
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • St. Louis Union Station
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Business Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

Hotel in Granite City with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and camper van/bus/lorry parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include ATM/banking services and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach. During your stay, you'll be close to Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an ATM and a vending machine
  • 6 minutes by car from Horseshoe Lake State Park and 8 minutes from Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

This Granite City hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property's general deposit is refundable within 7 days after check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50.00 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Motel 6 Pontoon Beach
Magnuson Hotel Camelot
Magnuson Camelot Hotel
Motel 6 Pontoon Beach IL
Red Lion & Suites Pontoon
Red Lion Inn Suites Pontoon Beach
Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach Hotel
Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach Granite City
Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach Hotel Granite City

Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 505 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brianna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got to the room and there was blood stains all over the sheets. The workers did nothing about it just gave us a new sheet and told us to change it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unexpectedly in rooms began to shake. The bed, the walls, the floor, the air conditioning unit. When we got the front desk staff. The shaking had stopped. Very odd. It lasted 3-5 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEACH

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly and professional staff. Great rate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel were very clean. Bed was comfortable but there wasn’t enough blanket for the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jordyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying here, great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ella

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely check in experience with the front desk staff. It was smooth and the perfect place to stay for a concert. My friends and I split the cost and it was very reasonable. Plus we had a blast getting ready.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people that work there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasija

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for price
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nickolas

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Good enough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, Nadia for a wonderful stay and triple checking my room for cleanliness. This alwas a wonderful stay and exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dirty bad part of town
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

KeAnna

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

J'Nene

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised to have hardwood floor in the room. That was a nice surprise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ida

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025