A Quiet Retreat Among Rolling Hills
After fast-paced, big-city sightseeing in Chicago, families might need a vacation after their vacation. Savvy Midwesterners know there’s a quiet, all-in-one escape just 90 minutes away. In the rolling hills along the Fox River, near beautiful Starved Rock State Park, outdoor fun and indoor surprises await.
Meet our Fox River Resort, where kids can splash around our Pirate’s Cay Indoor Water Park while you relax on deck with an iced tea and a splash of rum.
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Please be inform that there is approximately $50 per night fully refundable deposit, provided you don’t charge anything to your room similar to a hotel.
*This location has 25% cancellation fee regardless of when you cancel.
Important Alerts
Waterpark Hours
July 16 - December 31, 2025
Starting September 6, 2025, Pirate's Cay Indoor Waterpark will be open Saturdays and Sundays only.
Situated in Sheridan and within 37 km of Raging Waves Waterpark, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Fox River Resort at Sheridan features barbecue facilities, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The property has a seasonal outdoor pool, indoor pool, hot tub and tennis court.
All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Fox River Resort at Sheridan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels.
Coffee machine
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Oven
Sofa
Alarm clock
Outdoor furniture
Iron
Fan
Towels
Seating Area
Socket near the bed
Tea/Coffee maker
Microwave
TV
Refrigerator
Toaster
Linen
Stovetop
Tile/marble floor
Carpeted
Private entrance
Kitchenware
Kitchen
Sofa bed
Heating
Telephone
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Outdoor dining area
Air conditioning
Dining area
Clothes rack
Smoking: No smoking
Family Favorites
Making a splash at the onsite waterpark
Marveling at Reddick Mansion
Dropping a line in the lake
Hiking in Starved Rock State Park
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21