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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Property class: 3

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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
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A spacious restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs.
An indoor water park with a large water slide, multiple play areas, and a sky-themed ceiling.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $177
$155 nightly
$177 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

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1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great America
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Grizzly Bear Suite

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Grizzly Bear Suite

  • 774 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Family Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 485 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Suite

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Queen Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 369 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with a TV, a desk, two beds, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Family Suite

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Cabin Suite, Balcony/Patio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Junior Cabin Suite, Balcony/Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 402 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Cabin Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Junior Cabin Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 402 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Wolf Den Suite, Balcony/Patio

A hotel room with a bed, a painting, a colorful tree-themed door, and a kitchenette area.

Wolf Den Suite, Balcony/Patio

  • 405 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Wolf Den Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a painting, a colorful tree-themed door, and a kitchenette area.

Wolf Den Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 405 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gurnee

With a stay at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois in Gurnee, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills. .This family-friendly resort is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park.
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What's nearby

  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gurnee Mills - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Illinois Beach State Park - 17 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Grayslake Washington Street Station - 14 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal Thai - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

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.

6 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park and a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 414 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 6 indoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a complimentary water park and a lazy river. This resort also features an arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy international cuisine at Campfire Kitchen, one of the resort's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and an elevator. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Campfire Kitchen - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Barnwood - This family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Hungry As A Wolf - This family restaurant specializes in pizza. Open daily.
The Watering Hole - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Timbers Tacos - This family restaurant specializes in Tex-Mex cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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 20 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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
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KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort
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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Resort
Resort Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Gurnee
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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Kids had fun, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Went with my grandson and had an amazing we had such a great time we will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good family fun clean nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff was very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This a great family friendly place to stay where everyone will enjoy themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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First time, great stay I wish rooms had a microwave and a closet but other than great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was nice & the stay was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, clean room, fun place to stay, lots to do.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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it was fabulous We had a blast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing and friendly staff. Very clean. Family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay was amazing, the staff was very courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Veronica is awesome from the Front Desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was easy in/out and staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleased with the place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love great wolf lodges! This was a good one :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great from the day we checked in. This is definitely a family-friendly place. We definitely enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back. Water park was for sure a plus.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff was very helpful. Family friendly environment. A lot of fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was wonderful and there was a ton to do. The only thing I wished they had was a hot tub in the water park. Other than that, amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great time. The staff is amazing. It is so nice to see staff that cares so Much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Was a nice place. A little over priced for food and activities but we like that the water park was included in the hotel stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great getaways for our retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was one of the best resorts that me and my family had a chance to experience. So many different things to do all in one spot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price clean rooms nuce staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026