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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property
Family-friendly resort with 5 restaurants, near Six Flags Great America

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6 indoor pools, seasonal outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Front of property
Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)
Lobby
Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Deluxe Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (Water Park Included)

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

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (Water Park Included)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Suite (Water Park Included)

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

Family Suite (Water Park Included)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Water Park Included)

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

Junior Suite (Water Park Included)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 3 Single 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Suite (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Gurnee

A family-friendly stay in Gurnee awaits you at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois. You'll be steps from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Six Flags Great America. Highlights at this resort include 5 restaurants, 6 indoor swimming pools and a free water park. .The family restaurant, Campfire Kitchen, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Watering Hole is the resort's own bar. Enjoy the lazy river, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and waterslide. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Gurnee resort, attractions include Naval Base Great Lakes and Lake Michigan.
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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

  • Round Lake Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Family-friendly resort with 5 restaurants, near Six Flags Great America
As a guest of Great Wolf Lodge Illinois, you'll find a complimentary water park, 6 indoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge Illinois. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Gurnee resort is smoke free.

  • 414 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offers 414 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 19 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois on 9 Mar 2026 start from AU$194.22, including 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 parking available at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Yep, Great Wolf Lodge Illinois has a self car park for USD 19 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

The closest beach to Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is Independence Grove Beach (8.1 km).

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois have a pool?

Take your pick from 6 indoor swimming pools, a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from June to August.

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois features 6 indoor pools, 5 restaurants and 2 bars.

Is Great Wolf Lodge Illinois family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, an arcade and free water park access, it's no surprise that Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

No, Great Wolf Lodge Illinois does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 5 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alesha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was clean and the staff were amazing. The guy who checked us in names James was so awesome. He was patient and very informative. Will definitely stay at the great wolf again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great atmosphere! A lot of activities for the kids. The pools were clean and the staff was friendly. We were impressed with the life guards and the safety checks they do. The only down fall is that the rooms need a refresh again. The beds need a replace and room needs new carpets and fresh paint. Other than that the kids had a blast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything under 1 roof! Loved it so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matias

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I first checked in with my family and our suite with balcony was very unclean !!! The floors had candy Nerds all over it and visible crumbs everywhere … we were staying for 3 nites and sometimes things are overlooked ( I am not a Karen lol ) so simply went to guest services and asked it to be recleaned properly was informed it would be . After an hour we went back up and still wasn’t done at this point it was getting annoying so I went back and they said they were unsure when house keeping could get to it and they could instead move me so we opted for that ! Over the next several days we asked house keeping to please bring fresh towels and if our room could be quickly done every time it wasn’t …. I could go on and on about our stay but am not one to complain . But this is ridiculous and DEFF won’t be staying at a Great Wolf Lodge , they had record of the uncleanliness yet didn’t seem to care to maybe ensure things were done properly ! If I could recommend to anyone of your looking to have a clean enjoyable fun stay , just don’t do it at Great Wolf Lodgebin Gurnee Illinois
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We celebrated our daughter’s birthday there along with our grandson. And, they both had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Kid friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

George Bognar

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were nice and clean. Staff was polite and courteous. Water park was great! We went midweek for our sons Navy Bootcamp Graduation so it was not very packed. Clean areas around the hotel. Good selection of food in Gurnee. The town seemed safe and clean. Things i didn't like: shower handle broke twice but maintenance fixed it very fast. Our door kept sticking making a loud noice every time we opened it. There is no daily schedule for towel or trash replacement. However a quick call to the front desk and they send someone for that. The Dunkin burned the bagel we had ordered and since we were driving out there was no time to go back into the hotel for them to redo it. Pizza was good though. Parking is not great. We had a room in the back of the hotel so the best parking was the front of the hotel since there was no back parking and side entrances were not an option for where our room was located. Overall great staff, some things could've made the stay better but we had fun at the park. So overall good. Would definitely stay again but choose a room closer to parking/ entrance area for better access especially if carrying in items from shopping or food and drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay staff was very friendly and helpful! We had a blast while there only complaint would be the breakfast it was buffet style but food was cold.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

So-So expensive for what we got.

Staff was fine, check in was fine, I was disappointed our room smelled like cleaning products, the bathroom had a type of mold smell, it appeared clean but for $370 for one night I expected more. Additionally I was disappointed in the waterpark hours. With a 4 pm check in and 11 am checkout the waterpark does not open until 10:00 am and closes at 8:00 pm. I was disappointed the kids could not use the waterpark before we left. While you're allowed to use it after check out. We needed to head out and were disappointed it was unavailable in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Pat

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in need of a renovation poor carpeting furniture a over ALL up date
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nashelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Vernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, peyton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow... what a difference. We stayed at GWL MN for a week before heading to this one and it was a total nightmare. The place was chaos, from the quality of the room to the staff to the pool. Everything was so bad. I was contemplating cancelling my reservation here and just going somewhere else but Im very glad I didnt. This location was a stark contrast from the MN location. It was CLEAN, the staff was very young but SO RESPECTFUL, accommodating and attentive. The water park was operated professionally and everything went above and beyond our expectations. If we ever decide to visit the GFL again, it will be the Gurnee location. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keital

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had so much fun.. staff was excellent ND very helpful.. we made the trip to see my son graduate from the Navy.. WE HAVE US ANOTHER SAILOR!! Thank you so much for accommodating my lil family.. we sure enjoyed our stay..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time there and we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Habtu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying on property was absolutely the best move to make. Everything was easy and fun. Really close to a huge mall and other amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LoAngela

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome establilshment!!!!

Our stay was wonderful. The lodge smelled amazing, the staff was very friendly, and helpful. It was also very close to restaurants and Six Flags Great America, which was literally 4 minutes away. Overall we have amazing stay, and will definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025