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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property
Family-friendly resort with 5 restaurants and 6 indoor pools

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

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

Room options

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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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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 Family Suite - Waterpark Included

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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 - 0.4 miles
  • Gurnee Mills - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Six Flags Great America - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 9 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Waukegan SportsPark - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles

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 near Six Flags Great America
Located 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. Guests can also expect to find a poolside bar, mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • 6 indoor pools and a seasonal outdoor pool, along with a lazy river, a waterslide, and cabanas
  • Self parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Meeting rooms, laundry services, and a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, a gift shop, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 414 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and high-speed internet.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 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.
  • 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

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 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
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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Resort
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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Resort Gurnee

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 at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

Self parking is available for USD 19 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. Launch Family Entertainment and Gurnee Mills are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 571 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for family fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria e

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything and everyone was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had so much fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayeli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant family retreat
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Pat

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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoy the time spent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenipher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice

Very clean, and the kids had a lot of fun
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kids loved the waterpark
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a weekend vacation especially with small kids. We can not wait to come stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place for a family vacations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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….
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Lovely place for family and friends to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Great Family Fun - Close to home

Great place to stay. Reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. The hotel was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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