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Motel 6 Waukegan, IL

2.0 star property
Motel in Waukegan with free parking

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Exterior
Lobby
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Vending machine
Lobby
Travelers enjoy a practical stay at Motel 6 Waukegan, IL, near Lake Michigan. The property offers free in-room WiFi and a handy snack bar/deli for quick bites. Those with larger vehicles appreciate the dedicated RV/bus/truck parking area.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
31 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085

What's nearby

  • Genesee Theater - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Waukegan Harbor - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Gurnee Mills - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Waukegan Station - 6 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 Waukegan, IL

Motel near Lake Michigan
Motel 6 Waukegan, IL provides a snack bar/deli and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 87 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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6 Waukegan Il
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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Waukegan, IL pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Motel 6 Waukegan, IL?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Waukegan, IL?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Waukegan, IL?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Waukegan, IL located?

Situated in Waukegan, this motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from The People's Choice Family Fun Center and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan. The Temporary by American Place and Visual Arts Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Motel 6 Waukegan, IL Reviews

5.8

5.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.2

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 153 out of 533 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its nice and good fir the stay,only i can say is need to pit a rug at the bathroom because after taking shower your feet is wet and maybe your gonna be slept away
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tramon

Liked: Amenities
Best one I’ve been too so far for not to bad of a price .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with friendly people
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jimmy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

jamith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NOTHING
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shauntel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok for an last minute booking,he gave me a ground floor room because I told him that I couldn't walk up the stairs! I appreciate the microwave and fridge in the room, and the ice machine was excellent! I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok motel Hood ?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Worst motel 6 I've ever been to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad area, dirty, late night noise and activity. Would never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ALEXANDRE

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

6/10 Okay

Tiana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a Average cheap motel. But I didn’t like how our key card was always deactivated and we would have to go to get it reactivated. And the place is a little dated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Woke up with bed bug bites on fingers, toilet paper had stains on it, towels were visibly dirty and stained..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

maricar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed not comfortable the bathtub black stsin around and the towel stain
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do Not book at this motel the worst of the worst I demanded a refund the sheets had not been changed the microwave was discussing . People selling crack at store next door parking lot . Terrible
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Uladzimir

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheyenne

Yeah this is a dope hotel i shouldn't have trusted, I seen a drug deal go down while we was entering the buildimg after getting room key. 10 out 10 wont stay here again. If i coulda found a different hotel after checking in here i would have unfortunately nothing was avaliable near by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sol Elika

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok. No iron, no coffee pot. Had to ask for towels. Ice machine was not working. No snack bar, snack machine was not working. Room was never checked to be cleaned. Suspicious activities going on with people exchanging money in the hallway. One woman looked like she was on drugs with scabs all over her body. Drinking in the back of the premises.walked outside the second night and a man was bringing a woman inside who looked like she was under the influence. Room next door was blasting tv and constantly arguing and talking very loud. Great Lakes should really look into recommendations for stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Its cheap but staff was dismissive, area was unsafe, smells heavily of weed and cigarettes, rooms where unclean, housekeeping came in while I was still booked in and attempted to take my beer, poured out my energy drink. Also dont order food while here, door dash or others will steal it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

No coffee in the morning. Housekeeping came by once, mid-afternoon, woke me from a nap.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to the naval station .. was convinient for me .. and was tight next to the store and other t Restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet snd comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lavelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place my girlfriend and I stayed there so we can get away and enjoys ourselves the staff was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Concepcion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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