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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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Children's area
Lobby
Lobby
Water park
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Gurnee Mills
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Six Flags Great America
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Grizzly Bear Suite - Waterpark Included

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Junior Cabin Suite - Waterpark Included

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Wolf Den Suite Balcony - Waterpark Included

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Wolf Den Suite - Waterpark Included

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 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 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gurnee Mills - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Six Flags Great America - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 10 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Waukegan SportsPark - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Thai - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬5 min drive

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.

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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 19 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 provided

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 at the property

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 19 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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 Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois on Sep 15, 2025 start from $189.0, 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 8.1 mi (29-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) and Lucky Strike Gaming & Lounge (17-min drive) are 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 19 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. 570 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek Lyle

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aeron

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hailey

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, however they charged me almost $200 extra and they can’t tell me what I was charged for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, except that everything opens late. As a mom of a 4 yr. old we were up and ready to start our day at 8 AM, but nothing was open besides Dunkin Donuts. The pool didn't open for another 2 hrs. Difficult to explain to a child that the pool is closed for hours yet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patisia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

MOLYKA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good, friendly, helpful. Too many "add ons" not disclosed in advance, no in room microwave. Not a big deal, but no closet or safe in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terell

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty easy, check-in, nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Blaire

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Johnathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

soni

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JESSICA, Des Plaines

Kids had lots of fun!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Very comfortable and enjoyable. Convenient to several restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tricia

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
TV did not work in the room lightbulbs were burnt out and you they close too early and opened it too late. Barely had time to do anything. And paying for parking was a joke.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Silvana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like how easy it was to check in but I didn’t like that there was no direction. I had no idea what area to park in or which way my room was. It would have been nice to have a brochure of what or where things were or at least an arrow at kiosk to “go this way”. I also didn’t know the facility did not accept cash or what hours the water park was open until. Otherwise it was great- just a little vague for someone that’s never been.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience for my daughter 8th birthday . It was so much to do there . You could have fun a the indoor water park or go enjoy yourself at the arcade room . And they have a couple of restaurant that’s pretty good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025