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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

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Overview of Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property
Family-friendly resort with 5 restaurants, near Six Flags Great America
8,4 out of 10 Very good
8,4/10 Very good

608 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
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1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • 6 indoor pools and lazy river
  • Free water park
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Spa tub
  • Waterslide
  • Pool bar
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • Six Flags Great America - 25 min walk
  • Gurnee Mills - 4 min drive
  • Lake Michigan - 13 min drive
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 11 min drive
  • Volo Auto Museum - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 21 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 27 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive
  • Libertyville Station - 12 min drive
  • Grayslake Washington Street Station - 14 min drive
  • North Chicago Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Portillo's Hot Dogs - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 4 min drive
  • Rainforest Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - 4 min drive
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About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois features a free water park and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Six Flags Great America. After a dip in one of 6 indoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at Campfire Kitchen, one of 5 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a lazy river, and a poolside bar. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 414 units
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Lazy river

What to do

  • Golfing
  • Mini golf
  • Rope course

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Fitness center
  • 6 indoor pools
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lazy river
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable/satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14.99 for adults and USD 9.49 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to August

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Great Wolf Lodge Illinois does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?
Yes, there are 6 indoor pools, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?
No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but The Temporary by American Place (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois and nearby?
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois has 6 indoor pools, 2 bars, and a sauna, as well as a fitness center and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Great Wolf Lodge Illinois?
Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Great Wolf Lodge Illinois like?
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is located a short 1-minute walk from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park.

Reviews

8,4

Very good

8,6/10

Cleanliness

8,6/10

Staff & service

8,3/10

Amenities

8,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Yen, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paula, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kids enjoyed the lodge
Rosemary, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Jack, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice facility
Tamara, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joseph, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Sophia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christian, 1-night trip
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