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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 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 Suite, Balcony (Water Park 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

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (Water Park 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 (Water Park Included)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

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

Junior Suite, Balcony (Water Park 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 Suite (Water Park Included)

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

View all photos for Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

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

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

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

Suite (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

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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About the area

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 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Naval Base Great Lakes.
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What's nearby

  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 10 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Waukegan SportsPark - 14 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal Thai - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Family-friendly resort with 5 restaurants and 6 indoor pools
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 swimming 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.
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 transport

  • 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

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.
  • Lift
  • 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 19 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
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
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
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Gurnee
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Resort Gurnee

Reviews

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Loved the property but the reservation agents at front desk need to be trained better my credit card on file at property for incidentals was charged for the whole trip again and for parking and a dinning package that I pre paid in cash upon arrival, just stressful speaking to a few people who really didn’t know what they were suppose to do and a Manet who would not come out of office to address my concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had so much fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family resort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tamica, port washigton

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

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

petty

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place for children!! I have to say it’s expensive but they let you take your own food and drinks! Giselle the manager on duty was very helpful and understanding since we were driving for almost 25 hrs from Texas with 3 kiddos and a baby!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyron

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Klara

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place as a little weekend getaway with the kiddos. Pros: registration was easy, parking was easy, the wolf ears are adorable, fun free activities for the kids in the lobby, food options in the resort so you don’t have to leave. Cons: 20 dollar parking per night per car. With rates this high that was a little crazy. Cleanliness could be improved. Found a sock in our closet and Tami’s under the bed. Water parks were plenty for us, just wish there was a bit more outside. Found an eyelash and a braid in the water. Is there a dress code? Patrons were wearing thongs around kids. No microwaves in the rooms. Again at this price- really? With kids? With all that said, I would visit again- maybe not this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pei yu

Not so clean in room. Checkin wasnt available even we told will be ready no later than 4pm. I went back 401pm and staff still told room not available. Don't get me wrong...we were there 3pm which 1 hour early so when they told me we need wait till 4pm. Which we completely ok with that. But once after 4pm i said hell no. We want our room immediately then staff said ok. I was like wth
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beautiful and very helpful light and friendly. The hotel was very clean water park and arcade was really fun and joyous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JaMese

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

jeff

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden charges, cc card was charged multiple times for safe deposit that they didnt mention, got a package for breakfast and come to find out bby staff members i could of saved money and complained like we did and got them free which i had to pay for mine. This could be a long complaints of this place but may i suggest another place. It also had black mold in our room and was told by front desk it was okay its not harmful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mahabat

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Www
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iwona

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025