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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star resort near Six Flags Great America

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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

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Children's area
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Grizzly Bear Suite - Waterpark Included | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Interior detail
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031
  • Popular LocationGreat Wolf Lodge Water Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBarnwood1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNorth Chicago Great Lakes Station16 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)37 min drive

Room options

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Grizzly Bear Suite - Waterpark Included | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Grizzly Bear Suite - Waterpark Included

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Deluxe Family Suite - Waterpark Included

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Junior Cabin Suite Balcony - Waterpark Included

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Junior Cabin Suite - Waterpark Included

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Wolf Den Suite Balcony - Waterpark Included

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Wolf Den Suite - Waterpark Included

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Suite - Waterpark Included

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Family Suite - Waterpark Included

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gurnee

In Gurnee .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Six Flags Great America with a stay here. Gurnee Mills and Gold Pyramid House are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 1 min walk
  • Gurnee Mills - 4 min drive
  • Six Flags Great America - 5 min drive
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 11 min drive
  • Waukegan SportsPark - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • North Chicago Station - 14 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Portillo's Gurnee - 4 min drive
  • Rainforest Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min walk

About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Family-friendly 3-star resort near Six Flags Great America
As a guest of Great Wolf Lodge Illinois, you'll find a complimentary water park, 6 indoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge Illinois. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Gurnee resort is smoke free.

  • 414 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offers 414 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 6 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 6 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Golf
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Ropes course
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Wolf Lodge Illinois to the airport?

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is 17.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois on Apr 22, 2024 start from $149.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois.

How close is Great Wolf Lodge Illinois to the beach?

This resort is 7.6 mi (13-min drive) from Lake Miltmore Beach and 8 mi (31-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offer free breakfast?

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

No, there is no casino at this resort, but The Temporary by American Place (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Free parking is not available at this resort. Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois have a pool?

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois features 6 indoor pools, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois have a restaurant?

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is home to Campfire Kitchen, which features international cuisine.

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is Great Wolf Lodge Illinois to downtown Gurnee?

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is 2.4 mi away from Gurnee.

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 694 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 694 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 694 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 694 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 694 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Souar

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio Montes

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for families with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids loved the MagicQuest adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

FANGCHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good! Hope have more food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Beloit

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

vishwanath

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023