See all properties

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Property class: 3

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors. - Great Wolf Lodge Illinois (Gurnee)
An indoor water park with a large water slide, multiple play areas, and a sky-themed ceiling. - Great Wolf Lodge Illinois (Gurnee)
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a hanging light fixture. - Great Wolf Lodge Illinois (Gurnee)
A spacious restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs. - Great Wolf Lodge Illinois (Gurnee)
A multi-level wooden structure with a rope bridge, artificial rock formations, and a slide. - Great Wolf Lodge Illinois (Gurnee)
Close to Gurnee Mills, Great Wolf Lodge Illinois provides golfing on site, free water park access, and a bowling alley. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. A poolside bar, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

  • 72 sq m
  • 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

  • 45 sq m
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 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)
  • 34 sq m
  • 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)
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

  • 38 sq m
  • 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)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Gurnee is home to Great Wolf Lodge Illinois. Six Flags Great America is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Illinois Beach State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Waukegan BMX Track. Visit our Gurnee travel guide
View more Resorts in Chicago
Map
1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031

What's nearby

  • A roller coaster in motion against a clear blue sky.
    Six Flags Great America
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Panoramic image of Chicago skyline at dusk, Illinois, USA.
    Naval Base Great Lakes
    12 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • A bird standing on wet sand with its reflection visible.
    Illinois Beach State Park
    17 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gurnee Mills
    2 min drive - 0.7 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

Similar properties

Indoor pool
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee
Gurnee
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 1,826 reviews
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee
Compare similar properties

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

  • 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
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

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)

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois have a pool?

Yes, this property has 6 Indoor pools, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Great Wolf Lodge Illinois pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Wolf Lodge Illinois located?

This family-friendly Gurnee resort is within 2 mi (3 km) of Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Six Flags Great America. Gurnee Mills and Gold Pyramid House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 598 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Zachariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location to the Navy Graduation was great. Plenty of stuff to do. The climbing wall and bowling were a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LaToya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids had fun, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That staff was so friendly and helpful. Everything was nice and clean. There was so much for my daughter to do, never a dull moment for kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at Great Wolfe Lodge. Friendly staff. I don’t like the kiosk when ordering food other than that nice family time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ieshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to enjoy family time. Paying for parking is wild. Won’t be returning to this location due to that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was amazing, the staff was very courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ianeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chelsea and Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bernabe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids loved the waterslides everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was a breeze. Room wasn't ready so we got our wristbands and could have gone to the waterpark. Room was clean but had a few maintenance issues. Door was hard to open (sticky), carpet was lumpy and fraying, charger port made a clicking noise when plugged in so we just unplugged that. AC was loud and so was the bathroom. Otherwise it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, great helpful staff, fun time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Very family friendly. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down the best stay I've had at a hotel in a long time...my family and i really enjoyed ourselves... the staff was wonderful the food was pretty good.and
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids had fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time at a great Wolf Lodge. We like that it was close to other parks and a big mall. The swimming area was a lot of fun for our kids. The staff was kind and helpful. The prices in the restaurants were over the top for what the food was. Cleanliness was OK but the room was showing its age. All in all we had a good time. Everyone should try out a great wolf lodge at least once.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ranisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for kids they’ll love it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff, great food!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My son and I had a wonderful time at the water park however there were some things that could be fixed I found myself constantly asking questions about the small things regarding the amenities so much it became a bit redundant, the staff were helpful I just felt maybe more signage’s or a brief explanation on how to navigate the water park/hotel Be prepared to pay extra for amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

telissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I truly enjoyed our recent stay in the Junior Cabin Suite with a balcony. The accommodations provided everyone with plenty of personal space, and the room was both nice and clean. I especially want to commend Amar for his excellent customer service. He went above and beyond to ensure I was not double-charged for our rooms and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. The entire staff was excellent, and we appreciated the flexible parking options. We would definitely recommend your property to others and look forward to returning very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent friendly staff clean rooms super fun waterpark with a 24 hour arcade!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and the family have a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Octaviona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was sweet room was clean and neat
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Was excellent . Clean lots to do for kids . Pricey but what isn’t these days
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angelita

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms needed more deep cleaning a lot of dusted on the furnitures.. Staff very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026