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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3 star hotel
8.6/10 Excellent
(894 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offers a fun-filled experience for families, particularly those with young children. While some guests have noted issues with cleanliness and the water park, many families rave about the water park's numerous attractions and the well-equipped rooms, perfect for families. The separate sleeping area with bunk beds is a big plus, as are the convenient location near restaurants and a mall and the various dining options and free events offered.

Guest highlights

The numerous attractions in the water park, especially the lazy river.
Well-equipped rooms with a separate sleeping area for children.
The range of dining options and free events like the night dance party.
Convenient location near restaurants and a mall.

About the hotel

Along with 5 restaurants, this smoke-free resort has 6 indoor pools and free water park access. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a poolside bar.

Nearby attractions

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is located in Gurnee. Genesee Theater and Urban Edge Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Naval Base Great Lakes and MainStreet Libertyville. Traveling with kids? Consider Six Flags Great America, or check out an event or a game at Waukegan BMX Track.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

6 indoor pools
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free water park access
Lazy river
Mini golf
Refrigerator
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Waterslide

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi and wired internet

Food and drink

2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
24-hour room service
5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:30 am–11:00 am: usd 14.99 for adults and usd 9.49 for children

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Braille signage
Grab bar near toilet
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Things to do

6 indoor pools
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Fitness center
Free water park access
Golfing
Mini golf
Ropes course
Sauna
Seasonal outdoor pool
Spa tub

Outdoor

Pool cabanas (surcharge)

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Banquet hall
Elevator
Gift shop/newsstand

More

Smoke-free property

Nearest Airports

Airplane
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
45 km from this hotel
General Mitchell International Airport
63 km from this hotel
Chicago Midway International Airport
68 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

42 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

57%

4 star reviews

19%

3 star reviews

17%

2 star reviews

2%

1 star reviews

5%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

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Latest reviews (42)

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Maria

17 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

The stay was ok my only complain i guess is no matter how clean the room is you can still smell the nasty humid smell and the water in all the pools is super merky it look dirty. But non the less my kids had a blast. And the fact that everything is so expensive.
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Kerri

24 Jul 2024 - 25 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

2 out of 5 stars

I was unable to check in using the kiosk as it could not identify me by email or phone number. I then had to wait in line for help with checking in. After getting a room we attempted to go to the restaurant but we did not receive any service besides getting our drinks after 20 minutes. The restaurant was not busy at all at this time. The waitress was not doing anything besides standing behind the bar and ignored my eye contact. The rooms were not what I expected. The hot water in the shower made a loud noise when turned on. The light flickered off and on. The light in the area by the couch was not working at all. The main lamp wasn't even plugged into the wall. The water park staff was friendly. The Dunkin donuts messed up the order twice food and drinks. Though not a hotel issue but a parent issue is the loud noises of kids running in the hallway well after 11:00 pm. The doors were constantly being opened and closed which were very loud due to the type of door they are. Based on the cost of lodging, dining, and entertainment I would have expected better.
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Selena

13 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

This is my 2nd time here! Love it . Will be back . Also the cleaning people are very honest . I left some money behind in my room after I checked out and they turned it into lost and found for me . Oh how I appreciated that !!will recommend to family and friends
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Ryan

2 Jul 2024 - 3 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Overall Amazing Experience for my family and I. Went there for our sons 9th Birthday and was well worth it!
M

Michele

12 Jun 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

This is a nice place to stay if you have young children. If you don’t, you might want to look elsewhere.
L

Liliana

29 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Friendly staff and kids can’t wait to go back
G

Greg

17 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

1 out of 5 stars

Well stay was good until Tuesday when I got home. Last week I ended up with salmonella and was in hospital for one day and almost died cause of my the infection causing my blood pressure to decrease. I probably won't come there again with my family
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DIANA

28 May 2024 - 30 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

It’s a great place good for families with small children but to expensive
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Yessenia

17 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

We had fun the rooms were well equipped for a family with kids.
J

Jacob

18 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

1 out of 5 stars

My son’s Yeezy slides were stolen from the water park on his birthday . Wave pool water leaves a slimy feeling on your skin . Room sliding door barely worked only I could close it my wife and kids couldn’t . The balcony is not even two feet wide with no chairs . Cameras don’t record anything but the water.
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