Great Wolf Lodge Illinois FAQs

The Grizzly Bear Suite sleeps up to 8 guests . The beds are 1 double sofa bed, 1 king bed and 2 queen beds . At 774 sq. ft., it suits a larger family or a group of friends travelling together. Note that the lodge does not provide cribs or rollaway/extra beds, so plan your sleeping arrangements around the beds already in the suite.

It is a one-bedroom suite of 774 sq. ft. with sleeping and living areas separated. That means a bit of breathing room for a group, rather than everyone sharing one open space.

Yes, the suite includes private outdoor space in the form of a balcony or patio . It is a handy spot for a breath of fresh air away from the lively water park resort. Special requests for a particular room are subject to availability at check-in and cannot be guaranteed.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination , towels and a hair dryer. The tub is useful for younger children, and the suite also has daily housekeeping.

The suite has a refrigerator, microwave and coffee/tea maker , so snacks, leftovers and quick breakfasts are easy. In-room coffee is covered by the resort fee, and 24-hour room service is offered too. On site you will also find Campfire Kitchen, Barnwood, Hungry As A Wolf, Timbers Tacos in the water park, Wood's End Creamery and Freshwoods Market for grab-and-go meals.

Yes. Guests can use the water park any time after opening on arrival day and until closing on departure day . The 80,000 sq. ft. indoor park is kept at 84°F year-round , with a wave pool, a lazy river and family raft slides. The resort has 6 indoor pools plus a seasonal outdoor pool, and the park is open daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Life jackets and wolf ears for children 12 and under are covered by the resort fee.

Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM . Early check-in or late check-out may be possible if you ask the front desk, which is staffed 24 hours. The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old and should bring a government-issued photo ID and a card for incidentals. Contactless check-in and check-out are available. If you will arrive late in the evening, call the front desk so the room is not released as a no-show.

Self-parking is $20 per night plus tax for any vehicle parked in any lot longer than 30 minutes. The nightly resort fee is not optional and covers wireless internet, fitness center access, in-room coffee, life jackets and concierge service. The lodge is a pet-free facility; ADA service animals are welcome in the resort but not in the water park pools and attractions.

The lodge sits at 1700 Nations Dr in Gurnee, across from Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor and Gurnee Mills mall. Downtown Chicago is about 46 minutes by car, and O'Hare is roughly 31–42 minutes away depending on traffic. Lake Michigan is about 7.1 miles away, and Illinois Beach State Park in Zion has free swimming beaches.

The lodge is a pre-deposit resort : your card is charged the first night's lodging plus tax and applicable fees at booking. A 72-hour cancellation policy applies, and cancelling under 72 hours before arrival forfeits that first-night deposit. The property accepts credit cards but not cash.

The suite sleeps up to six guests . The sleeping arrangement is a double sofa bed and two queen beds , with the sofa bed in the living area, so a family of four to six can share one 485 sq. ft. suite.

Yes, the suite has private outdoor space on a balcony or patio , a handy spot to step out for fresh air away from the busy indoor water park.

It is a one-bedroom suite with a separate living area. The two queen beds are in the bedroom and the double sofa bed is in the living area, so the family has space to spread out.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination , towels and a hair dryer. The tub-and-shower setup is practical after a day in the water park.

Expect an LED TV, coffee/tea maker, microwave, refrigerator, in-room safe, iron and ironing board , air conditioning and heating, 24-hour room service and daily housekeeping. Wi-Fi and in-room coffee are covered by the nightly resort fee, and local calls are free.

Yes. Guests can use the water park any time after opening on arrival day until closing on departure day . The 80,000 sq. ft. indoor park is kept at 84°F year-round, and the resort has six indoor pools plus a seasonal outdoor pool. Water park hours are listed as 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

The nightly resort fee covers wireless internet, fitness center access (the Iron Horse Fitness Center), in-room coffee, life jackets, local phone calls, concierge service and wolf ears for children 12 and under. The fee is not optional.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM . The main guest checking in must be at least 21 . The front desk is open 24 hours, and contactless check-in is available. Self-parking costs $20 per night plus tax for any vehicle parked longer than 30 minutes.

The resort is across from Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor and close to Gurnee Mills , which has close to 200 stores plus a cinema. On site you can eat at Barnwood, Campfire Kitchen, Hungry As A Wolf and Wood's End Creamery. Downtown Chicago is about 46 minutes away by car in normal traffic.

The Deluxe Suite has a tranquil resort view . It is a comfortable, family-focused suite, so the draw is the space and the lodge's attractions rather than a scenic upgrade. Guests who want to be close to the water park will find the lodge itself is the main attraction.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination , towels and a hair dryer. Daily housekeeping keeps things tidy. The shower-and-tub combination is handy for bathing younger children after a day at the water park.

In the suite you get an LED TV, a coffee/tea maker, a microwave, a refrigerator, a safe, an iron and ironing board, a phone, free local calls and 24-hour room service. The nightly resort fee covers wireless internet, fitness center access, in-room coffee, life jackets and wolf ears for children 12 and under , plus concierge service. Resort fees are not optional where charged.

Yes. Guests can enter the water park any time after opening on arrival day and until closing on departure day . The park covers 80,000 square feet and is kept at 84°F year-round. It has a wave pool, a lazy river and family raft slides, and the resort offers 6 indoor pools plus a seasonal outdoor pool. Water park hours are listed as 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

The lodge has several options. Hungry As A Wolf serves pizza and Italian dishes, with call-ahead ordering. Timbers Tacos is inside the water park. Wood's End Creamery serves ice cream and shakes, and Freshwoods Market sells grab-and-go meals. Barnwood on Level 2 is the dinner restaurant with craft cocktails and shareable plates, and Campfire Kitchen is the buffet restaurant. The suite also has a microwave, a refrigerator and 24-hour room service.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM , and the main guest must be at least 21. Bring a government-issued photo ID and a card for incidentals. Self-parking is $20 per night plus tax . Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is a pre-deposit resort, so your card is charged the first night plus tax and fees at booking. Cancelling within 72 hours of arrival forfeits that deposit. If you will arrive late, call the front desk so the room is not given away.

The lodge sits at 1700 Nations Dr in Gurnee, across from Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor and Gurnee Mills, an outlet mall with close to 200 stores. Downtown Chicago is about 36–40 miles away, roughly 46 minutes by car in normal traffic. Chicago O'Hare is about 27–32 miles south. Lake Michigan is about 7 miles away, and Illinois Beach State Park, with free swimming beaches, is about 13 miles away.

Yes. The resort is family-friendly , and a five-guest suite with a water park on the doorstep suits families well. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is entirely non-smoking and pet-free ; service animals are allowed in the resort but not in the water park pools and attractions. The property accepts credit cards and does not accept cash. A 24-hour front desk and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

The Family Suite sleeps up to 6 guests . Beds are one double sofa bed and two queen beds , with one bedroom plus a living space. Note that the property has no cribs and no rollaway or extra beds , so the sleeping count is set by the beds already in the suite.

The suite is 370 sq. ft. and has one bedroom plus a living space . The double sofa bed sits in the living area, and the two queen beds are in the bedroom area. That arrangement gives a family of up to six some separation between sleeping and lounging.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination , towels and a hair dryer. The tub-and-shower setup is useful for younger children after a day in the water park.

The suite has an LED TV, a coffee/tea maker, a microwave and a refrigerator . It also has 24-hour room service , free local calls, a safe, an iron and ironing board, and daily housekeeping. The nightly resort fee covers wireless internet throughout the lodge, fitness center access (the Iron Horse Fitness Center), in-room coffee, life jackets, concierge service and wolf ears for children 12 and under.

Yes. Guests can enter the water park any time after it opens on arrival day , even before the 4:00 PM check-in. They can stay until closing on departure day , after the 11:00 AM check-out. The indoor park covers 80,000 square feet and is kept at 84°F year-round. The resort has 6 indoor pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. Water park hours are listed as 10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily.

Options include Barnwood for dinner, Campfire Kitchen and Hungry As A Wolf for Brooklyn-style pizza with call-ahead pick-up. In the water park are Timbers Tacos and The Watering Hole. Freshwoods Market sells grab-and-go meals to take back to your room, and Wood's End Creamery serves ice cream, shakes and fudge. The suite's refrigerator and microwave also help with in-room snacks.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM at least 21 and should bring a government-issued photo ID and a card for incidental charges. Self-parking is $20 per night plus tax for any vehicle parked longer than 30 minutes. The resort takes a pre-deposit for the first night at booking, and cancelling less than 72 hours before arrival forfeits that deposit.

The lodge is at 1700 Nations Dr in Gurnee, across from Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor and across from Gurnee Mills . Downtown Chicago is about 36–40 miles away, roughly 46 minutes by car in normal traffic. Chicago O'Hare is about 31–42 minutes' drive. Lake Michigan is about 7.1 miles away, and Illinois Beach State Park is roughly 13 miles from the lodge.

Yes. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is a family-friendly resort with 414 suites, interior hallways and a fully non-smoking policy. The Family Suite's two queen beds and double sofa bed suit parents with children. The resort is pet-free , though ADA service animals are welcome in all areas except the water park pools and attractions.

Yes. This category includes a private balcony or patio , which gives your group some fresh air and outdoor space away from the busy water park and lobby areas.

The suite measures 402 sq. ft. and has one bedroom. That is a lot of sleeping capacity for the space, so it works best for families who will spend most of their day in the water park and around the resort.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination . Towels and a hair dryer are provided, which helps when several guests are getting ready after a day in the pools.

The suite has a refrigerator and microwave , a coffee/tea maker , an LED TV, a safe, an iron and ironing board, a phone, air conditioning and heating. Room service is available 24 hours . Daily housekeeping is included, and guests can use the free Wi-Fi covered by the resort fee.

You can use the water park any time after it opens on your arrival day and until closing on your departure day , even outside the 4:00 PM check-in and 11:00 AM check-out times. The 80,000 sq. ft. indoor park is kept at 84°F year-round. The resort has 6 indoor pools and a seasonal outdoor pool, and hours are listed as daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dining includes Campfire Kitchen for breakfast and Barnwood for dinner on Level 2. Hungry As A Wolf serves pizza, Timbers Tacos is inside the water park, and Wood's End Creamery serves ice cream and shakes. Freshwoods Market has grab-and-go meals to bring back to your suite. Round-the-clock room service is also available.

The nightly resort fee covers Wi-Fi, fitness center access, in-room coffee, life jackets and local calls. Self-parking is $20 per night plus tax for stays over 30 minutes. Check-in is at 4:00 PM, and the main guest must be at least 21 . Great Wolf Lodge Illinois takes a card deposit for the first night at booking, and cancelling within 72 hours of arrival forfeits that night.

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is across the street, and Gurnee Mills is under a mile away. Downtown Chicago is about 46 minutes by car in normal traffic. Lake Michigan is roughly 7 miles away, and Illinois Beach State Park is a drive away and has swimming beaches.

This suite has an interior lodge view , so the outlook is toward the inside of the resort rather than the parking areas. The draw of the room is its family-ready layout and its location inside a resort with an 80,000 sq. ft. indoor water park, not a scenic vista.

The 402 sq. ft. one-bedroom suite sleeps up to 6 guests with 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 3 Twin Beds. Bed sheets and towels are provided. That mix of beds suits a family with several children better than a couple looking for space.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination , a hair dryer and towels. An iron and ironing board are also provided in the room.

Yes. The suite has a refrigerator, microwave and coffee/tea maker , which helps with early mornings and leftovers. Room service is offered 24 hours . You also get an LED TV, a phone with free local calls, a safe and air conditioning and heating.

Yes. Guests can use the water park from opening on their arrival day until closing on their departure day . It covers 80,000 square feet and is kept at a comfortable 84°F year-round. It has 6 indoor pools, a seasonal outdoor pool, a wave pool, a lazy river and family raft slides. Water park hours are generally listed as 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

The nightly resort fee covers wireless internet, fitness center access, in-room coffee, life jackets, local phone calls, concierge service and wolf ears for children 12 and under. The fee is not optional when charged. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois also has a 24-hour front desk.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM , and the main guest must be at least 21 years old . Early check-in or late check-out may be possible if you ask the front desk. Contactless check-in is available. The resort takes a first-night deposit at booking, and cancelling less than 72 hours before arrival forfeits that first night plus tax.

On-site options include Campfire Kitchen for breakfast, Barnwood for dinner, Hungry As A Wolf for pizza, Timbers Tacos in the water park, The Watering Hole bar and Wood's End Creamery for ice cream. Freshwoods Market offers grab-and-go meals. Hours vary by venue, so check the daily schedule at the lodge.

The lodge at 1700 Nations Dr in Gurnee is across from Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor and about a mile from Gurnee Mills. Downtown Chicago is roughly 46 minutes by car, and O'Hare is about 31 to 42 minutes away. Lake Michigan is around 7 miles away. Self-parking is $20 per night plus tax.

Yes. The Wolf Den Suite, Balcony/Patio category comes with a private balcony or patio , so the family has a little outdoor space of its own at the resort. Inside, the suite is 405 sq. ft. with one bedroom.

The suite sleeps up to 6 guests with 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds . That works well for a family with several children. Note that the property does not provide cribs or rollaway beds, so plan sleeping arrangements around the beds already in the suite.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination , a hair dryer and towels. That is handy for rinsing off after a day in the water park.

Yes. Guests can use the water park any time after opening on their arrival day and until closing on their departure day , so you get use of it before check-in and after check-out. The indoor park covers 80,000 square feet and is kept at 84°F year-round. The resort has 6 indoor pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. Water park hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

The nightly resort fee covers Wi-Fi, fitness center access (the Iron Horse Fitness Center), in-room coffee, life jackets, local phone calls, concierge service and wolf ears for children 12 and under. The fee is not optional. Self-parking is $20 per night plus tax for any vehicle parked longer than 30 minutes.

The suite has a refrigerator, microwave and coffee/tea maker , plus 24-hour room service . The resort also has Campfire Kitchen for breakfast, Barnwood for dinner, and Hungry As A Wolf for pizza. Timbers Tacos and The Watering Hole are inside the water park. Wood's End Creamery serves ice cream and shakes, and Freshwoods Market has ready-to-go meals to take back to your room.

It suits families best. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is a family-friendly resort, and this one-bedroom suite sleeps six with a queen bed, a double sofa bed and two twin beds. A fridge, microwave, safe and daily housekeeping help on a longer stay. Pets are not allowed, though ADA service animals are welcome.

The lodge is at 1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee , across from Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor and Gurnee Mills Mall. Downtown Chicago is about 46 minutes away by car in normal traffic, and O'Hare is roughly 31 to 42 minutes away. Lake Michigan is about 7 miles away.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM . The main guest must be at least 21 and bring a government-issued photo ID and a card. The resort takes a deposit at booking for the first night plus tax and fees. Cancelling less than 72 hours before arrival forfeits that deposit. If you will arrive late in the evening, call the 24-hour front desk so the room is not released.

The Wolf Den Suite sleeps up to 6 guests in a 405 sq. ft. one-bedroom layout . The beds are 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds, so it suits a family with several children or a small group sharing one suite.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination , towels and a hair dryer. A tub is handy for younger children after a day in the water park.

The suite has a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee/tea maker . There is also an LED TV , a safe, a phone with free local calls, air conditioning and heating, an iron and ironing board, and daily housekeeping. Room service runs 24 hours .

Yes. Guests can use the indoor water park any time after opening on their arrival day and until closing on their departure day . The park is kept at 84°F year-round and has a wave pool and a lazy river. The water park is open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The resort fee is not optional, and it covers wireless internet, fitness center access, in-room coffee, life jackets, local phone calls and concierge service . Children 12 and under also get wolf ears. The Iron Horse Fitness Center is on site.

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois has several options on site. Barnwood serves dinner on Level 2. Campfire Kitchen is the buffet restaurant. Hungry As A Wolf serves pizza, and Timbers Tacos is inside the water park. Wood's End Creamery has ice cream and shakes, and Freshwoods Market sells grab-and-go meals to take back to your suite.

The lodge is at 1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, across from Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor and across from Gurnee Mills . Chicago O'Hare is roughly 27 to 32 miles away, about a 31 to 42 minute drive depending on traffic. Downtown Chicago is around 46 minutes by car.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM . The main guest checking in must be at least 21 and should bring a photo ID and a card. Self-parking costs $20 per night plus tax if you park longer than 30 minutes. The resort is entirely non-smoking and pet-free, though ADA service animals are welcome. A 72-hour cancellation policy applies, and the first night's room and tax are charged at booking.