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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
  • Total price is inclusive of all taxes and fees.
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.
  • Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

About Great Wolf Lodge Chicago/Gurnee

Customer Reviews

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Deborah
1 rating|1 review
Spacious room and clean
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!
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xmegantron
|1 review
Nightmare Fuel This is genuinely the most confounding customer service nightmare I've experienced in years. I booked 4 single day passes via Groupon for the Great Wolf in Gurnee, IL, having just moved to the Chicago suburbs around a week or so ago. Moving has been stressful, we have a 5 and 3 year old who love water parks, and the Mason, OH location was always great when we'd drive out there (prior to our move). The location is fine. The layout isn't as functional as Mason, but my kids had a great time. What came AFTER was a nightmare. I was first charged an amusement tax -- something I've literally never heard of, but I didn't question it because I'm new to the state. Then, I get a second authorization notification of almost $1,000 charged against my card. I'm confused and question in what universe a pre authorization of $1,000 would ever be charged against a guest's card. I triple checked Groupon -- my four single day passes total $240 and that's already been paid and posted. I call into the Gurnee Great Wolf support line and that's where the real nightmare fuel starts. I went through a phone tree, I have a support person confirm that I was charged ~960 dollars and she doesn't know why, but she'd "put in a ticket" and they'd get back to me. Fun - "no," I say, "I need to get this resolved now. It's $1,000 dollars and I don't want this to hit my billing statement." She transfers me to "billing" -- oh wait, no, she transfers me TO THE SAME PHONE TREE I STARTED ON. So I got back to a support person. He says they'll put me through to the front desk of the actual location. I got back to the phone tree. I talk to a nicer guy who checks TWO systems and sees the charge, puts me on hold several times, and tells me he'll patch me through to the billing department... Literally, back to the same phone tree. Now I'm on with someone who has a 10 second delay and asks me if I'm still there every 2-3 seconds. She guarantees she'll transfer me to a real person. I've been on "hold" now after confirming the same information a 4th time, and it's just silence in the background. This is NOT worth it. I will NOT be going back unless I have some kind of remedy or recourse here. I have lots of fun videos and photos from today - this honestly makes me not want to post them because I don't want to encourage anyone else to deal with this. How on earth does someone "accidentally" charge someone almost a thousand dollars for absolutely no reason?
angelcreviews
|1 review
Disappointing Stay – Hidden Fees and Poor Cleanliness This resort charges over $250 a night plus $45 in hidden daily fees for resort and parking—only revealed at checkout. Everything is overpriced (a 20oz soda is $4), and the place is filthy. We saw used bandages, dirt, and hair in the water park, and a half-eaten pizza slice sat untouched for over a day. Locker rooms were gross, showers went cold quickly, and people were vaping indoors with no staff intervention. Our room was clean but smelled odd, and the shower screeched loudly. Housekeeping was the only highlight. For this price, guests deserve far better. The lack of cleanliness shows serious neglect—it shouldn’t take a health crisis to fix it.
BalconyPlease
|1 review
Stay somewhere else The water park was great for our 4-year-old and baby grandchildren, but the two Grizzly Bear Suites which for one night cost almost $1800 with fees for the 9 of us, were disappointing. We were greeted after our afternoon in the water park by one bathroom in our suite with the jacuzzi panel resting on the floor (see photo) the other bathroom shower handle turning round and around without turning on any water. I contacted our concierge who had advised us about check-in, Willow, and a plumber arrived in about half an hour. He said the cartridge in the wall for the broken shower handle needed replacing. I started to wonder whether that shower could possibly have been cleaned since the last guest was there? Our balcony faced a noisy busy interstate so not very attractive. Carpeting and curtains were damaged also. Sadly, although we'd love to go again for family time, we are likely not to at that price.

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