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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property
Experience an unforgettable family escape surrounded by exciting activities like bowling alley fun and cabanas by the pool.

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

Grizzly Bear Suite - Waterpark Included

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031

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

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Family-friendly resort near Six Flags Great America
Located close to Gurnee Mills, Great Wolf Lodge Illinois provides golfing on site, free water park access, and a bowling alley. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Guests can also expect to find a poolside bar, mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • 6 indoor pools and a seasonal outdoor pool, with a lazy river, a waterslide, and cabanas
  • Self parking (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Laundry services, a gift shop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 414 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and high-speed internet.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Barnwood
  • Campfire Kitchen
  • Hungry As A Wolf
  • The Watering Hole
  • Timbers Tacos

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Resort Gurnee
Resort Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Gurnee
Gurnee Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Resort
KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Resort Gurnee
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Resort
Resort Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Gurnee
Great Wolf Illinois Gurnee
Great Wolf Illinois Gurnee
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Resort
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Frequently asked questions

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois have a pool?

Yes, this property has 6 Indoor pools, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

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

As of Feb 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois on Mar 4, 2025 start from CA $211.21, 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.

Is Great Wolf Lodge Illinois pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Wolf Lodge Illinois located?

This family-friendly Gurnee resort is within 2 mi (3 km) of Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Six Flags Great America. Jump America and Gurnee Mills are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 936 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 936 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 936 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 936 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 936 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

Michael

Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Very nice water park and lots of activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

A wonderful place for a family vacations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Water park
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

FerleMixley

Amazing staff and place for my family and I
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Best waterpark stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haneen

Very good services
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Activities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashmita M

We had a good time and I’m referring to my other friends and family for this place too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Staff & service
Great hotel and place for the kids! Very well kept but the staff could use a little work on their customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Develyn

A lot of fun things to do
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Lovely place for family and friends to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

The best stay i had ever been at. I would come love to keep coming back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

The only think I didn't like is that they took 100 dollars for deposit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Wasnt ready at 4
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haneen

its very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Great place close to great America! We had so much fun!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Serg

Pay for parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vicente

all good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

christian

Great place for kids! A bit overbooked on New Years Eve but I get it. Could have had a better New Years Eve party for the kids and parents. Some of the Hotels in the Dells blow you outta the water. With that said Great Wold Lodge is still one of our faves just better to go on slower days!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Awesome staff location my room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Clean rooms. Friendly staff. The young men working the prize redemption area Thursday 12/19 in the arcade were super friendly and helpful —Thank you! .. lots of stuff for the kids to do we have been coming here for years it’s always a great time. Will return again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Was an awesome experience. Great for families we enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024