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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
Lobby
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Water park
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
The current price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

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

Deluxe Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (Water Park Included)

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

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (Water Park Included)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Suite (Water Park Included)

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

Family Suite (Water Park Included)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

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

Junior Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Water Park Included)

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

Junior Suite (Water Park Included)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

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

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

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

Suite (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Gurnee is home to Great Wolf Lodge Illinois. Gurnee Mills and MainStreet Libertyville are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sun Lake Forest Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Six Flags Great America and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park.
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Map
1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031

What's nearby

  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 10 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Waukegan SportsPark - 14 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Lake Villa Station - 14 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International 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 a lift
  • Meeting rooms, laundry services and a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, a gift shop and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 414 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as safes and high-speed Internet.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Recycling, fridges 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 transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?

As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois on 22 Oct 2025 start from AU$261.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (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. 572 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Matias

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

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

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

Tatiana

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria e

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Josetta

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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