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Hotel Stay with Daily Water Park Passes at Great Wolf Lodge Chicago/Gurnee in Illinois

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Enjoy daily waterpark passes, kid-friendly activities and numerous dining options.

What You Get

  • Stay for up to six in a Family Suite, Wolf Den Suite, Junior Cabin Suite, or Grizzly Bear Suite with Balcony
  • Daily water park wristbands for each guest up to maximum occupants per room type
  • May have the maximum number of guests in room option purchased for no additional fee

$34.99 Daily Resort Fee Includes

  • WiFi
  • In-room coffee
  • Access to fax machine
  • Local phone calls
  • Virtual concierge service

Know Before You Go – What to Expect for a Smooth Experience

Travel Dates

  • Peak Times Can Be Busy: Weekends and holidays are popular! For a quieter experience, consider a weekday visit.
  • Prices vary by day; the price listed is the lowest possible and may not be available all days. Click on a date on the booking calendar to see the individual prices by day.
  • Looking for a different location? Click here to view all available Great Wolf Lodge deals.
  • Book with Confidence: Plans change? Be sure to review the cancellation policy before purchasing.

Inclusions

  • Daily water park passes for each registered guest, up to the maximum room occupancy, are included in all options.

Check-In & Parking

  • Arrive early! Waterpark access begins at 1:00 PM on check-in day, even if your room isn’t ready.
  • Due to high demand, parking may take extra time. We recommend arriving at least 1 hour early for a stress-free experience.
  • This resort is cashless—credit cards and lodge wristbands are required for purchases.

Important Policies

  • 9-day cancellation policy – cancellations within this window are non-refundable.
  • A credit card and a $100 incidental hold per night are required at check-in.
  • One guest 21+ must stay in each room.

See additional details regarding room occupancy, water park passes, and more in the Other Details section below. See FAQs here.

Property at a Glance: Great Wolf Lodge Chicago/Gurnee

Arrive as a family, leave as a pack. Conveniently located just a short drive from Chicago and Milwaukee, Great Wolf Lodge Gurnee is well-known for its 84-degree indoor water park, featuring pools, waterslides, a kiddie play area, and more. The rest of the lodge offers family-friendly activities and attractions, and is filled with delicious dining options for every appetite. The comfortable, inviting rooms provide a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with Wi-Fi throughout the lodge. In addition, Great Wolf Lodge Gurnee offers easy access to numerous popular local attractions and tourist destinations. Any trip to Illinois should include a visit.

  • Extended water park access: You can enter the water park at 1 p.m. on the day you check in and stay until close on the day you check out (essentially 2 days' water park admission). Seating is limited, so secure chairs early if you plan to lounge by the pool.
  • Family-friendly fun: There are plenty of games and activities for kids of all ages. Explore all activities by age group here. Some rides may have longer wait times during peak hours. Arrive early for shorter lines!
  • Each guest receives a wristband for access. If you’d prefer to manage your child’s spending, we recommend staying nearby or setting clear spending limits in advance.
  • Hands-on crafts and activities such as face painting and balloon twisting during the Lunch Time Lineup can entertain young children when they want a break from the water park action.
  • Roomy suites comfortably sleep up to eight people. The Wolf Den suite provides extra privacy with enclosed bunk beds.
  • Where to eat: There are eight restaurants and snack bars. For quick-service there are choices like Dunkin’ Donuts. Kiosk ordering is available for convenience during busy times. Prices for on-site dining reflect resort convenience—bringing snacks is allowed!
  • Add a Paw Pass or Pup Pass to your stay to enjoy kid-friendly activities and sweets at Creation Station, MagiQuest, and more at a discounted rate. See everything that's included—as well as other available packages—here (additional fees apply).
  • Safety first: Complimentary life jackets in multiple sizes and trained lifeguards help keep families safe and secure.
  • Distance from Chicago: 45 miles

Other Details

Room Details

Family Suite

  • Two queen beds and one full sofa bed
  • Standard occupancy: 4
  • Maximum occupancy: 6
  • Six daily water park passes included.
  • Adding occupants above standard: May have the maximum number of guests in room for no additional fee.

Wolf Den Suite

  • One queen bed, one set of bunk beds, and one full sofa bed
  • Standard occupancy: 4
  • Maximum occupancy: 6
  • Six daily water park passes included.
  • Adding occupants above standard: May have the maximum number of guests in room for no additional fee.

Junior Cabin Suite

  • One queen bed, three twin beds, and one twin sofa bed
  • Standard occupancy: 4
  • Maximum occupancy: 6
  • Six daily water park passes included.
  • Adding occupants above standard: May have the maximum number of guests in room for no additional fee.

Grizzly Bear Suite with Balcony

  • One king bed, two queen beds, and one full-size sofa sleeper
  • Standard occupancy: 6
  • Maximum occupancy: 8
  • Six daily water park passes included.
  • Adding occupants above standard: May have the maximum number of guests in room for no additional fee.

Hotel Policies

  • Check in: 4 p.m.
  • Check out: 11 a.m.
    • Early check-in and late check-out options are based on availability and may include an additional fee. Please contact Great Wolf Lodge directly if you’re looking for early check-in and late check-out options.
  • $34.99 resort fee includes:
    • WiFi
    • In-room coffee
    • Access to fax machine
    • Local phone calls
    • Virtual concierge service
  • Parking: $15/day + tax (per vehicle)
  • Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property.
  • Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
  • Accessibility: please contact property for handicap-accessibility requests or options.
  • Room upgrades: not available

Amenities

  • Indoor water park and pool
  • Unlimited WiFi
  • Mini golf and mini bowling
  • Climbing wall
  • Nightly story time with costumed characters
  • Northwoods Friends Show in resort’s Grand Lobby (morning and evening)
  • Indoor ropes course
  • Arcade
  • Toy creation station
  • Eight dining options
  • Clothing and candy stores

  • Mini refrigerators in all rooms

  • Towels in the water park are included but are subject to a fee if not returned.

Traveler's Tips

  • Avoid a busy lobby at check-in time by arriving as early as 1 p.m. to start playing in the water park on your check-in date.

Getting There

  • Nearest airport: O’Hare International (ORD; 32 mi)
  • Distance from Chicago: 45 miles

Need to know info

  • 9-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
  • Dates cannot be changed through Groupon once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
  • No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate
  • No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
  • Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
  • Must have one individual 21+ staying in each room
  • Credit card required at check-in
  • An incidental hold of $100 per night will be collected at check-in
  • This resort is operating cashless; please be prepared to use a credit card or set up your lodge wristband to make purchases
  • Room check-in does not begin until 4:00 pm, or as your room becomes available; guests can arrive as early as 1:00 pm to begin using the water park; changing rooms, lockers and showers available for use
  • Must provide email address at checkout, which will be provided to Great Wolf Lodge
  • Water park wristbands are non-transferable; cannot be sold
  • $34.99 daily resort fee plus tax added at purchase
  • Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability
  • By making this reservation, I acknowledge and assume the inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 that exists by visiting any public place where other people are present
  • Final price at checkout may include an additional Groupon service fee, which Groupon retains as compensation for facilitating your reservation; this fee will not exceed 6% of the nightly cost of the reservation.
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About Great Wolf Lodge Chicago/Gurnee

Customer Reviews

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Mayan
12 ratings|1 review
Amazing!
Seccoyah
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Helpful reviewer
34 ratings|28 reviews
Other than the general money grab that you'd get at any amusement park, it's really a nice place!
Rose
6 ratings|3 reviews
The water park and staff was wonderful
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Ntdilts22
|1 review
Fine, but not worth the $. It was fine, you just expect more at this price point. Marked from a 3 to 2 for reason I mention below. Things they can control to be better: told my kid he was tall enough for coyote canyon one day, not tall enough the next. My kids safety is priority 1A. But it’s either safe or it’s not. That kinda thing is hard to explain to a 5 year old. Room was nice, but it was dusty. I get it we were at the end of the hall. Maybe not used every day. But there shouldn’t be dust sitting on the lampshade For the price you pay, they nickel and dime you for everything. If you’re staying at the lodge can you not get a discount on MagiQuest or at the restaurants? Or literally ANY benefit other than the actual park? The attendant at MagiQuest failed to let us know that it wasn’t really age appropriate for kids that aren’t readers yet. Things they can’t control as much but an inconvenience: There needs to be more ventilation The place is rather small for an Indoor water park, there’s not really enough seating, and it’s extremely loud. And the major part for me is that on our last day they were “experiencing a power surge” that put power down for 3 hours. That was our checkout day, but we had just planned to play Magi that morning until leaving. Well we couldn’t play the game due to half of the areas we needed having no power. So essentially we paid an extra $50 for a wand that didn’t really do anything and to play the game that we didn’t really get to play. Like I said, I guess it was fine, but it certainly wasn’t good or good value and we likely won’t return.
464jodik
|1 review
Would stay again! Normally I don't write a review, but seeing all the lower reviews, I wanted to give a different perspective. We had a great time! Mind you, this was a Monday-Tuesday in March, so I can see how weekends could be more crowded and frustrating. We have kids who are 16, 14, 13, and 8. First, our check-in at 1pm on Monday was smooth and easy. 5 minutes or less. Our room was ready right away, which was unexpected! Next, the water park was great! #1 reason, it was very warm, and I hate water parks that are cold. #2 Tons of slides and pool options. The boys loved the slides and basketball hoops. The lines were much shorter than I usually experience. #3 The life guards looked attentive, but did not micro-manage us, which I appreciated. The only drawback is no hot-tub. In the morning we had breakfast sandwiches from Dunkin, and the service was quick. I would definitely stay here again!
Happiness231458
|1 review
First and only time for us… Very busy and just a money grab. They charge nightly for parking, have additional overpriced activities for purchase. Like a small round of mini golf for like $30 per family. But the worst part was it was a struggle everyday to get a tube, especially if you wanted a double. Room wax nice, but older and the bathroom was TINY. Also had the sink in the main room. Which I dislike because it wakes people at night.

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