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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property

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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
Children’s area
A spacious restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs.
An indoor water park with a large water slide, multiple play areas, and a sky-themed ceiling.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great America
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (Water Park Included) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (Water Park Included)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Family Suite (Water Park Included)

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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

Junior Suite (Water Park Included)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 3 Single Beds

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

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Along with 5 restaurants, this smoke-free resort has 6 indoor pools and free water park access. Additionally, 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offers 414 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

6 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park and a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. 6 indoor pools, 5 restaurants and 2 bars are available.
  • Enjoy international cuisine at Campfire Kitchen, one of the property's 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the free water park with a lazy river or swim in the seasonal outdoor and 6 indoor pools
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, conference space and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf and a ropes course
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Six Flags Great America and a few minutes from Gurnee Mills
As a guest of Great Wolf Lodge Illinois, you'll find a complimentary water park, 6 indoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge Illinois. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Gurnee resort is smoke free.

Campfire Kitchen – This family restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Barnwood – This family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Hungry As A Wolf – This family restaurant specialises in pizza. Open daily.
The Watering Hole – On-site bar. Open daily.
Timbers Tacos – This family restaurant specialises in Tex-Mex cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in 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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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1016 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great getaways for our retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family fun for indoor water slides
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Bryant J

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a great place for families with young children but I would have liked more division/spaces for young adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay with so much to do we never left the property! Our kids had a blast (ages 10, 7 and 4).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Delandria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time, Can't wait to go back, also the room was exactly like the picture
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great experience and our room was wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every was great inwill definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit over priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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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8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be prepared to walk. Our room was almost furthest away from the activities.
Stayed 3 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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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything excellent no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking $$$$
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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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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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10/10 Excellent

Haneen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
every think is very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026