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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property
Families find adventure at every turn with bowling alleys, poolside cabanas, and a wealth of activities that create lasting memories together

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Located steps from Gurnee Mills, Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offers a full family resort experience with on-site golf, mini golf, six indoor pools, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Enjoy five restaurants with international cuisine and a coffee shop for quick pick-me-ups.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (Water Park Included)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite (Water Park Included)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite (Water Park Included)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Gurnee is home to Great Wolf Lodge Illinois. MainStreet Libertyville and Cuneo Mansion and Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sun Lake Forest Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Six Flags Great America, or check out an event or a game at Waukegan BMX Track. Visit our Gurnee travel guide
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1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031

What's nearby

  • Six Flags Great America
    Six Flags Great America
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Chicago Skyline, Chicago, Illinois shows amazing architecture in panoramic format
    Naval Base Great Lakes
    13 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Illinois Beach State Park
    Illinois Beach State Park
    18 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
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Portillo's
    4 min drive
  • Royal Thai
    15 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min walk

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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.

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Reviews

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Bernabe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids loved the waterslides everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price clean rooms nuce staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids had fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, great helpful staff, fun time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The water park was fun. Great for all ages. Water slides, a pool with basketball hoops, wave pool for the the older kids. Two nice size kiddy sections with smaller slides and other fun things. Life guards were watchful. Room was very clean. Bring food and drinks as they were overpriced. Great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great activities for all ages . Need more staff on the floor actually guiding people to rooms and activities. More signage needed . Family friendly. Need food areas to be opened later they close way too early .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Octaviona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was sweet room was clean and neat
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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4/10 Poor

Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was activities for all ages … one thing that i hated is that the room was supposed to be for a family of 6 but the room was too tight beds too close to each other - no ventilation in the room - I dont think am going back to that place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Djordje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great, Diviana at front desk was super nice and polite. She explained everything. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family of four, girls are 9 and 14. We go to different great wolf lodges. This one wasnt bad, two attractions were closed temporarily due to kids puking. Be present with your kids, go on the water slides, tube the lazy river, get smoked by big waves in the wave pool. Sad seeing all the parents on their phone then we are dealing with the kids behavior with no parent around. No hot tub here unfortunately. Best GWL hot tub is in Traverse City, MI. HUGE adult hot tub and even a decent size family one. Smaller park in TC overall but dig the tubs after freezing in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

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
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place kids loved it will be back soon. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

alesha

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ami

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