Grizzly Bear Suite

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.