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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.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a hanging light fixture.
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 multi-level wooden structure with a rope bridge, artificial rock formations, and a slide.

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
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Grizzly Bear)

Suite (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 (Family)

Deluxe Suite (Family)

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

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Deluxe Suite (Queen)

Deluxe Suite (Queen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 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, alarm clocks

Family Suite

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Cabin, Balcony/Patio)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, Internet, alarm clocks

Junior Suite (Cabin, Balcony/Patio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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, alarm clocks

Junior Suite (Cabin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Suite (Wolf Den, Balcony/Patio)

A hotel room with a bed, a painting, a colorful tree-themed door, and a kitchenette area.

Suite (Wolf Den, Balcony/Patio)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a painting, a colorful tree-themed door, and a kitchenette area.

Suite (Wolf Den)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 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 onsite.
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offers 414 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

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

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 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
  • Onsite 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/café and a 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 specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Barnwood - This family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Hungry As A Wolf - This family restaurant specializes in pizza. Open daily.
The Watering Hole - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Timbers Tacos - This family restaurant specializes 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 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
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.
  • Cribs (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, 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
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

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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cynthia a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a great family friendly place to stay where everyone will enjoy themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room, fun place to stay, lots to do.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy in/out and staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best resorts that me and my family had a chance to experience. So many different things to do all in one spot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price clean rooms nuce staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great getaways for our retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms! Plenty of activities for kids, good food options on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, great helpful staff, fun time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. Family focused!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia always is the best
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great time for our daughter’s brithday
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffing was great! Ashter at the desk was very helpful. Also Robert in the lobby!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family fun for indoor water slides
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great experience and our room was wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goog
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
overall it was okay. I will say they need better food variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026