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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
Water park
Lobby
Lobby
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
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
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Grizzly Bear Suite - Waterpark Included | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Grizzly Bear Suite - Waterpark Included

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Junior Cabin Suite - Waterpark Included

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 Tempel Lipizzans.
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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 - 10 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Waukegan SportsPark - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Villa Station - 14 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Thai - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬5 min drive

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), laundry services, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, 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

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
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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Resort
Resort Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Gurnee
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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

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Tatiana

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the waterpark, restaurant options and customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a first time visit for our family and everything was absolutely fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was super soft and comfy. Let’s not forget the shower pressure was amazing. The room was nice and clean. A/c worked very well. Staff and hotel was all around A+
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Habtu

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

10/10 Excellent

Binhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The slide is fun for family of 5. We were able to ride together. It’s clean and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beautiful and very helpful light and friendly. The hotel was very clean water park and arcade was really fun and joyous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

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

Nayeli

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

petty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place for children!! I have to say it’s expensive but they let you take your own food and drinks! Giselle the manager on duty was very helpful and understanding since we were driving for almost 25 hrs from Texas with 3 kiddos and a baby!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

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

Great Stay

Very comfortable and enjoyable. Convenient to several restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and had fun
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This kids loved the waterpark.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an overall good experience
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Terell

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

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