Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
Children’s area
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Waterslide

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, Gurnee Mills
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great America
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Grizzly Bear)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (Water Park Included)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Family Suite (Water Park Included)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Junior Suite (Water Park Included)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 3 Single Beds

Suite, Balcony (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite (Water Park Included-Wolf Den)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 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 12 minutes from Naval Base Great Lakes
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.
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
  • 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 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. 583 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAMIL

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Octaviona

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was sweet room was clean and neat
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Bait and switch galore. Everything is way overpriced. 17 dollars for a white claw??? No place really for adults to sit while the kids play downstairs. Dunkin donuts only open until 12, forcing you to get an afternoon coffee somewhere else outside. No hot tubs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes all was good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Pengjian, Long Grove

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Not cost-effective
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Gloria

Bed bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent friendly staff clean rooms super fun waterpark with a 24 hour arcade!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff, great food!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volodymyr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was faster then expected, which we were excited, clan rooms, a lot of activities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saw Min Thu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laith

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Za

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like very much for kids.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria D

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a little humid, there’s was no shower gel . Housekeeping Staff was nice. Registration staff was a little slow.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kiosk didn’t work, so the easy check in that was appealing didn’t come thru. The rugs smelled like mildew in our room - like it was cleaned after being wet for so long. The bathtub in the primary room had an indent like it was sinking. It’s the winter time, blankets were too thin for the season and increasing the temp made the rugs smell worse.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immaculate room. Helpful staff. Pool manager was especially helpful and kind with a lost item. Many activities for our grandchildren.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025