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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property
Family-friendly resort with free water park, near Six Flags Great America

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Just steps from Gurnee Mills, Great Wolf Lodge Illinois invites families to a resort experience. Enjoy golfing on site, mini golf fun, and a water park adventure with access to 6 indoor pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. With multiple dining options including international cuisine at the 5 on-site restaurants or grab coffee from the coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • 6 indoor pools and lazy river
  • Free water park
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
$149 nightly
The total price is $170
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

View all photos for Grizzly Bear Suite - Waterpark Included

Grizzly Bear Suite - Waterpark Included | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Grizzly Bear Suite - Waterpark Included

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Family Suite - Waterpark Included

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

Deluxe Family Suite - Waterpark Included

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Suite - Waterpark Included

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

Deluxe Queen Suite - Waterpark Included

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Suite - Waterpark Included

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

Family Suite - Waterpark Included

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Cabin Suite Balcony - Waterpark Included

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

Junior Cabin Suite Balcony - Waterpark Included

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Cabin Suite - Waterpark Included

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

Junior Cabin Suite - Waterpark Included

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Wolf Den Suite Balcony - Waterpark Included

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

Wolf Den Suite Balcony - Waterpark Included

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Wolf Den Suite - Waterpark Included

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

Wolf Den Suite - Waterpark Included

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031

What's nearby

  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Launch Family Entertainment - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 9 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 21 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 27 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive
  • Lake Villa Station - 14 min drive
  • Libertyville Station - 15 min drive
  • Grayslake Prairie Crossing Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal Thai - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois features a free water park and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Gurnee Mills and Six Flags Great America. After a dip in one of 6 indoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at Campfire Kitchen, one of 5 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are 2 bars/lounges, a lazy river, and in-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 414 units
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 19 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Lazy river
  • Bowling alley

What to do

  • Bowling alley
  • Golfing
  • Mini golf
  • Rope course

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • 6 indoor pools
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 19 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to August

Policies

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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Great Wolf Lodge Illinois does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Yes, there are 6 indoor pools, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 19 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but The Temporary by American Place (8-min drive) and American Place Casino (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois includes bowling. Go for a swim in one of the 6 indoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a lazy river. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois also has an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Great Wolf Lodge Illinois like?

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is located a short 1-minute walk from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park.

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Reviews

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area offered a variety of fun activities, including a wave pool, obstacle course, and lazy river, with clean facilities and attentive staff. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Children
Room
Family friendly
Service staff
Water park
Food
Parking
Breakfast
Drinks
Luxury

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent friendly staff clean rooms super fun waterpark with a 24 hour arcade!
Steve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Immaculate room. Helpful staff. Pool manager was especially helpful and kind with a lost item. Many activities for our grandchildren.
Sue E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rented a two bedroom suite and it was absolutely perfect for 6 people. We love coming here for a one or two day quick trip.
Ami, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was beautiful and very helpful light and friendly. The hotel was very clean water park and arcade was really fun and joyous!
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty easy, check-in, nice and friendly staff
Terell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked how there was places there to eat, and everything was all close together defiantly was worth the money.
Bailey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room. Good staff
Deborah D., 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service and had fun
Josetta, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Long check in, we did come closer to four though it took almost 25mins just to get to the desk to start checking in. The lady seemed to be trying to engage but it was still about 10 more minutes before we got our room information and wristbands. There's no belt parking which is crazy considering how much revenue they make seems they should include that. We walked about a block to get from the car back to the hotel once we parked. The hotel room not impressed other than the themed lamp shade and picture it seemed pretty basic I've seen more for less. The park and the hotel amenities like zip lining and movie watching, Dunkin donuts cafe and the water park itself were what I believe we paid for it was amazing. That being said overall I would do it again but carpool since parking is $19 a night per car.
Allayna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful place for a family vacations
Doris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice

Very clean, and the kids had a lot of fun
Jacyne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kids loved the waterpark
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family fun

Excellent location to enjoy family fun in the cool months.
Manuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great experience for me and my family, the indoor water park was awesome and loved everything about it, we had so much fun and definitely would go again.
Sulema, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

It was accommodating. Great place for kids. Fun times
Denise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kids had lots of fun!
JESSICA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time… I like that the resort was family friendly and very interactive and that the stayed open late… would definitely recommend….
Marissa, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel I have stayed in by far. Worth every single penny the amount of activities they have for the kids included and everything you might need right in the property no need to even go anywhere else. I will definitely book with them again and again. In love with the hotel. Dunkin, restaurant, Ice cream shop, pizza shop, build a bear, rock climbing so much I can keep going. Don’t think about it twice just book.
The entrance
Activity schedule always posted.
View to the water park
Karina, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay was nice my kids enjoyed themselves we will be going back
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place for family and friends to visit.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spring Break

Staff was friendly and accomadating. Auper clean and comfortable beds.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and place for my family and I
FerleMixley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Whitney, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Appreciated that the water park was big enough not to be overly crowded
Erin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pool was nice breakfast should have been included for the price
Patrick, 1-night trip