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Great Wolf Lodge Gurnee Indoor Water Park Resort near Chicago
Great Wolf Lodge Chicago/Gurnee centers every stay on an 80,000-sq-ft indoor water park held at 84 degrees year-round. Every registered guest gets daily wristbands from opening on arrival through closing on departure. Beyond the slides, the lodge has mini golf, mini bowling, a climbing wall, an arcade, and nightly story time with characters.
What You Get
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A stay at Great Wolf Lodge Chicago/Gurnee in Gurnee, IL, with an 80,000-sq-ft indoor water park at 84° year-round
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Daily indoor water park wristbands for each guest, valid from the water park's opening on check-in day through closing
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No extra guest fees at maximum room occupancy, plus complimentary wolf ears at check-in
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Free lodge activities with your wristband including crafts, games, kids' rides, and nightly story time
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Six Flags Great America is about a mile away; Gurnee Mills outlet mall is under a mile from the lodge
Plan Your Stay
Amenities
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Amenities
- Waterpark: 80,000-sq-ft indoor park at 84° year-round, passes included
- Pool: Indoor pools included with every overnight stay
- On-site dining: 8 outlets from Dunkin' Donuts to quick-service kiosks
- WiFi: Free throughout the lodge
- Gym: Fitness center with workout equipment on site
- Concierge: Virtual concierge service available to all guests
- Free daily lodge activities included: Morning Yoga Tails stretch class, arts & crafts, and lobby games like giant Jenga
- Character meet-and-greets & evening events included: See Wiley the Wolf and friends, settle in for story time, then finish the night at the Family Dance Party
- Life Jackets & Lifeguards: Complimentary life jackets; trained lifeguards on duty in water park
- MagiQuest: Immerse yourself in a MagiQuest adventure; paid add-on
- Oliver's Mining Co.: Panning for gemstones and buried treasure; paid add-on
- Rustic Ridge Climbing Wall: For all ages and skill levels; paid add-on
- Northern Lights Arcade: Dazzling lights and great prizes fill this amazing arcade; paid add-on
- Ten Paw Alley: Real bowling, but smaller: short lanes built for families; paid add-on
- Howl in One Mini Golf: Classic mini-golf for the whole wolf pack; paid add-on
- Howlers Peak Ropes Course: Elevated ropes and obstacle course; paid add-on
Room Details
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Room Details
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Grizzly Bear Suite with Balcony
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed, 2x Queen Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
- Sleeps 6 guests, maximum capacity 8 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Additional guests are included at no extra charge.
- 774 sq. ft.
- Room amenities: Private Balcony, 3 TVs, 2 Bedrooms, Mini-Fridge
- Includes: Daily Indoor Water Park Wristbands for Every Guest, Free Lodge Activities with Your Wristband, Complimentary Wolf Ears at Check-In
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed, 2x Queen Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
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Family Suite
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
- Sleeps 4 guests, maximum capacity 6 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Additional guests are included at no extra charge.
- 370 sq. ft.
- Room amenities: Mini-Fridge, Coffee Maker, Free WiFi, 1 TV
- Includes: Daily Indoor Water Park Wristbands for Every Guest, Free Lodge Activities with Your Wristband, Complimentary Wolf Ears at Check-In
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
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Junior Cabin Suite
- Occupancy: 1x Queen Bed, 3x Twin Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
- Sleeps 4 guests, maximum capacity 6 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Additional guests are included at no extra charge.
- 402 sq. ft.
- Room amenities: Kids' Clubhouse Nook, 2 TVs, Mini-Fridge, Coffee maker
- Includes: Daily Indoor Water Park Wristbands for Every Guest, Free Lodge Activities with Your Wristband, Complimentary Wolf Ears at Check-In
- Occupancy: 1x Queen Bed, 3x Twin Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
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Wolf Den Suite
- Occupancy: 1x Queen Bed, 1x Bunk Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
- Sleeps 4 guests, maximum capacity 6 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Additional guests are included at no extra charge.
- 405 sq. ft.
- Room amenities: 2 TVs, Mini-Fridge, Themed Nook, Coffee maker
- Includes: Daily Indoor Water Park Wristbands for Every Guest, Free Lodge Activities with Your Wristband, Complimentary Wolf Ears at Check-In
- Occupancy: 1x Queen Bed, 1x Bunk Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
Getting There
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Getting There
- Nearest Airport: O'Hare International (ORD) — 28 miles away
- Distance from Chicago: 38 miles
Location Highlights
Attractions Nearby
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Attractions Nearby
Six Flags Great America (1.2 mi from hotel) — A 300-acre theme park with 17 roller coasters and the adjoining Hurricane Harbor Chicago water park, billed as the Thrill Capital of the Midwest.
Gurnee Mills (0.7 mi from hotel) — One of Illinois's largest outlet and value malls, with close to 200 stores, a cinema, and family entertainment - all under a mile from the lodge.
Volo Auto Museum (12.2 mi from hotel) — A car and pop-culture museum with Hollywood movie vehicles including a Herbie the Love Bug replica and classic automobiles; open daily.
Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems
Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve (6.5 mi from hotel) — A Lake County forest preserve with oak woodland, Sterling Lake, and Des Plaines River trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.
Lambs Farm (7.4 mi from hotel) — A non-profit farm and family attraction in Libertyville with a petting farm and shops, supporting vocational programs for adults with disabilities.
Richardson Adventure Farm — A seasonal family farm in Spring Grove known for one of the world's largest corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, and a Christmas tree farm.
Trip Ideas
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Trip Ideas
Splash by day, thrill by day two — Pair the lodge's included indoor water park with Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor nearby for a two-park family getaway.
A quieter day out — Swap the water park for woodland trails at Van Patten Woods and movie-prop cars at Volo Auto Museum, including a Herbie the Love Bug replica.
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Fine Print
Cancellation & Changes
- Free cancellation up to 9 days before check-in.
- Bookings canceled within 9 days of check-in are non-refundable; reservations made within 9 days of check-in are also non-refundable
Check-in & Check-out
- Check-in after 4 PM.
- Check-out before 11 AM.
Eligibility & ID
- Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
- Guest checking in must be at least 21 years of age.
Fees & Charges
- Parking Fee: $20/day + tax (per vehicle); parking may take extra time during peak periods.
- Credit card authorization for daily amount on reservation for incidental charges.
- No hidden fees
- Taxes are calculated at checkout, and extras like parking are paid at the hotel.
Other
- Pets are not permitted.
- This is a non-smoking property.
- Must provide email address and phone number at checkout, which will be provided to Great Wolf Lodge
- Optional Pup/Paw/Wolf Passes or Packages can be purchased during your check-in.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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