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The Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is a recently renovated water park hotel that also features mini-golf, an arcade, interactive games, and eight different restaurants and dining options in one place. The highlight, of course, is the 8,000 square foot water park, which only allows access for hotel guests. The waterpark includes multiple water slides, pools and play areas, a tree house playground area for kids, family and individual water rides, and a lazy river. Cabana rentals are available in the waterpark area for private rentals.
Every guest stay includes all-day access to the water park, unlimited WiFi throughout the resort, an on site fitness center, kids activities and storytime, a climbing wall, bowling, a ropes course, and more. There are 414 varied and unique guest rooms and suites available that sleep up to 12 guests, including deluxe suites with upgraded amenities and furnishings. There are also a number of wilderness and wildlife-themed rooms to choose from, offering fun accommodations for families of all sizes. Many of the rooms offer sleeper sofas, upgraded views, and separate living areas.
For guests who find time to venture away from all of the inclusive fun at the Great Wolf Lodge Illinois can find plenty of local attractions worth a visit, as well. The hotel is close to local shopping and entertainment, including the Gurnee Antique Market, Gurnee Mills, Amazing Mirror Maze, Six Flags Great America, and more. Guests can visit Genesee Theatre, Tilt Studio, the Gold Pyramid House, and other local attractions for endless family fun during their stay.
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Howling at the moon with the pack is not the only activity worthwhile at the Great Wolf Lodge Illinois, and you and your entire family can benefit from the wide range of activities. All included in your stay are activities like Wake Up With Wiley And Friends, where children can benefit from the child-appropriate yoga classes; or follow the Great Wolf’s tail through the camp to participate in activities like Hula contests, face painting, and dance parties.
Fun for the family is certainly the key aspect of the Great Wolf Lodge Illinois, and events like the Northwoods Friends Show will catapult the fun level to new heights. Singing and listening to Grandpa Bear’s stories is surely a highlight for attendants of all ages and puts you in the ideal mood for a day of fun. The Magiquest Knighting Ceremony is another hotel highlight, where, after discovering unexplored realms and scoring points, you (or rather your child) can ascend to knighthood.
The Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is presumably one of the best places on earth to celebrate a child’s birthday with its imagination-invoking setting and helpful staff. For the perfect party, take advantage of the Birthday Package, which includes 1.5h of party-time in a room for your own, a themed birthday cake, snacks, and many other benefits you can add if you want.
Even though it is not possible to check-in before 4:00 pm, the water park is available to you and your family from 1:00 pm on. The hotel advises to pack a little bag with the swimming suits you’ll need and leave the rest of the luggage in the car until your room is ready. Simply head to the reception to get your wristbands. The same applies for check-out. Even though a later check-out from the room is not possible, the water park facilities can be used beyond your check-out until the park closes that day.
To ensure everyone has a comfy bed to sleep in, roll-away beds are a great option to maximize the sleeping options in premium suites (roll-away beds can only be used in premium suites). Reserve a roll-away bed when booking, but bear in mind that the absolute maximum of the premium suite (12 people) cannot be exceeded by the addition of the roll-away bed.
Whether Italian, Mexican, American, or delectable sweets – at the Great Wolf Lodge Illinois little and big taste buds can find something to their liking. At the Hungry As A Wolf restaurant, traditional Italian cuisine with pizza, salads, and pasta awaits, while any hunger for quesadillas or tacos can be quelled at Timbers Tacos. Barnwood offers international cuisine on shareable plates for the entire family, as well as a wide range of cocktails for the bigger hotel guests.
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is located at 1700 Nations Drive, 2.4 miles from the center of Gurnee. Paradise Mist Spa is the closest landmark to Great Wolf Lodge Illinois.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois.
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is 27.7 miles from Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Yes, Great Wolf Lodge Illinois has a pool onsite.
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Value for money | 7.9 |
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Distance to city center | 2.4 mi |
Nearest Airport | Chicago O'Hare Intl |
Distance to airport | 28.0 mi |