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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3.0 star property
Families find adventure at every turn with bowling alleys, poolside cabanas, and a wealth of activities that create lasting memories together

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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

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ฿5,337
฿6,083 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

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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 gift shop and laundry services
    • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and ATM/banking services
    • A lift, a vending machine and meeting rooms
    • 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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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

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 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
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

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)

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 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois on 27 May 2026 start from ฿5,337, excluding 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 20 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. 60 to Escape and Gurnee Mills are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

Michael

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

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The water park was fun. Great for all ages. Water slides, a pool with basketball hoops, wave pool for the the older kids. Two nice size kiddy sections with smaller slides and other fun things. Life guards were watchful. Room was very clean. Bring food and drinks as they were overpriced. Great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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

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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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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was activities for all ages … one thing that i hated is that the room was supposed to be for a family of 6 but the room was too tight beds too close to each other - no ventilation in the room - I dont think am going back to that place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Octaviona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was sweet room was clean and neat
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Djordje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great, Diviana at front desk was super nice and polite. She explained everything. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family of four, girls are 9 and 14. We go to different great wolf lodges. This one wasnt bad, two attractions were closed temporarily due to kids puking. Be present with your kids, go on the water slides, tube the lazy river, get smoked by big waves in the wave pool. Sad seeing all the parents on their phone then we are dealing with the kids behavior with no parent around. No hot tub here unfortunately. Best GWL hot tub is in Traverse City, MI. HUGE adult hot tub and even a decent size family one. Smaller park in TC overall but dig the tubs after freezing in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place kids loved it will be back soon. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Volodymyr

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
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10/10 Excellent

alesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was clean and the staff were amazing. The guy who checked us in names James was so awesome. He was patient and very informative. Will definitely stay at the great wolf again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty easy, check-in, nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Kid friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place for a family vacations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue E

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