Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Breakfast area
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $104
$93 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

Explore the area

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619 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • Place, The People's Choice Family Fun Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Temporary by American Place
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, American Place Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 Double Bed Accessible Room Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

1 Queen Bed Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

2 Double Beds Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Waukegan

Located in Waukegan, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes is within a 15-minute drive of Naval Base Great Lakes and Six Flags Great America. .This casino hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Lake Michigan and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Gurnee Mills.

What's nearby

  • The People's Choice Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • The Temporary by American Place - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • American Place Casino - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Genesee Theater - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Waukegan Station - 9 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane’s - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 84 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
At Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 5 slot machines
  • Casino (200 square feet of space)

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 927 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 927 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 927 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 927 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 927 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, Super clean, location was great everything was easy to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

amia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodative our room was pristine clean over all great experience 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, hot showers, and the staff was helpful and nice. Planning on staying there again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was clean and good priced
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms Cleaned every Day, Friendly Staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value with a clean and comfortable room. Staff was very nice and helpful . And the cafe nextdoor was great ! Overall a great visit !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly staff and great service good recommendations to eat and help with transportation great stay !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Comfort

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and EXCEPTIONALLY PROFESSIONAL STAFF, Especially that young handsome male with the neat sharp afro
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was convenient and easy to communicate with staff. They were flexible with letting us stay an extra hour. Unfortunately did not get to use the gym but it would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, kind service. Loved it! Would stay again for sure !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for bootcamp graduation. Besides being able to hear everything going on in the hallway, it was a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean rooms.Easy check in and out process.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient for Navy graduation
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Gerardo

Everyone was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great close to the navy base about 10 mins
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was courteous. The room was clean with comfortable beds, nice sized refrigerator and microwave. I especially appreciated the fact that there was no carpet in the room. Minimal noise from hallway. Shuttle was available for transport to naval base for graduation but we drove ourselves. Needed to get breakfast before we arrived on base. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Desiree

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very uncomfortable. Too hard. The bathroom was small. The room did not compare to the pictures. The staff was friendly and approachable. They listened well to complain with other guests that were partying into the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great experience. Very clean great hospitality great service I enjoyed my visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025