The Best Hotels Closest to Waukegan Harbor in Waukegan for 2026

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a stone backsplash, bar stools, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, a vanity with a mirror, and a bathtub.

1. The Inn on Sheridan

9.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Vanessa

₩101,256

₩112,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

A multi-story building with a parking lot in front.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a blue chair in the center.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a sofa.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

19.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Shane

₩112,790

₩125,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A compact kitchen with a dining table, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a kitchenette, and a TV.

A kitchen cabinet with multiple shelves containing kitchen appliances and storage containers.

A modern, well-lit living room with a dining area, kitchen, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

16.6 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jose

₩113,929

₩126,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A reception desk with a modern design, a flat-screen TV, and a decorative wall piece.

A restaurant with a counter, chairs, a trash can, and a coffee machine.

A multi-story Wingate by Wyndham hotel with a central entrance, parking lot, and well-maintained landscaping.

4. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

11 km from Waukegan Harbor

Cynthia

₩112,887

₩126,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A Holiday Inn Express with a large parking lot and a covered area for check-in.

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, lifeguard chairs, and safety signs.

A reception desk with a modern design, a blue and white geometric wall behind it, and a sign indicating it's a Holiday Inn Express Suites location.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, a large mirror, and a view of the sea through the door.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

8.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Robert

₩111,345

₩123,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A buffet counter with various food items, including fruits, dairy products, and beverages.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including a sofa and chairs, and a table with a tray of food and drinks.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building with windows.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and artwork on the walls.

6. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Vicente Beltran

₩142,199

₩159,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bathtub, a bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a desk with a television, and two lamps.

A self-service breakfast station with beverage dispensers, a refrigerated display, and a buffet area with various food items.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and walls, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered bench.

7. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

15.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Lynn

₩119,528

₩132,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a red sofa, a red ottoman, a large mirror, and a painting of a building on the wall.

A restaurant with a glass enclosure, red and green upholstered booths, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a view of the outdoors.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and a carpeted floor.

A red sectional sofa with patterned cushions, a side table with a lamp, and a tray with kitchenware.

8. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

17.5 km from Waukegan Harbor

Andrea

₩152,931

₩169,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A hotel reception desk with a "Welcome to the Prairie State" sign, a kiosk, and a suite shop.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

A snack and sundries section with shelves stocked with various brands like Snickers, Hershey's, and Nutella.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

16.2 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jeff

₩152,772

₩169,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a landscaped garden and a sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a Starbucks sign.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a Starbucks counter.

10. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Lauren

₩193,719

₩216,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a sign indicating an entrance, and a parking lot.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit display, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

11. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

7.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

charles

₩119,729

₩138,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a covered roof, and lounge chairs around the pool area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, patterned armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a sofa, and abstract paintings on the walls.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

10.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Scott

₩85,521

₩95,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

A treats display in a hotel lobby with snacks and sundries.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by chairs and a lifeguard stand.

An outdoor patio with seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and large umbrellas providing shade.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Misty

₩141,781

₩158,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with green upholstered chairs, a flat-screen TV displaying a cityscape, and a reception desk with a wooden backdrop.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

A living room with two green armchairs, a black sofa, a flat-screen TV, decorative wall shelves, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a flag, and a parking lot.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

7.8 km from Waukegan Harbor

Shawn

₩80,289

₩92,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet with various food items including biscuits and a dish that appears to be oatmeal.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a window, and a door leading to another room.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window.

15. Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Vernon Hills by IHG

17.4 km from Waukegan Harbor

ryan

₩147,565

₩163,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a covered seating area, a grill, and a table with chairs.

16. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan

6.4 km from Waukegan Harbor

Joshua

₩114,028

₩127,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a large cityscape painting above the bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden headboard.

A Days Inn building with a large tree in front, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan

4.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jaime R.

₩108,326

₩121,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, seating, and a barbecue grill.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard station, and a sign indicating "Lifeguard on Duty".

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Homewood Suites Hilton".

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone pillars, and a central seating area with blue and brown chairs.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire

19.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jennifer

₩147,404

₩165,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a bathroom with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A vending machine with snacks and drinks, a white table, and a wooden cabinet with storage drawers.

A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a large window.

19. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

9.7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jose

₩136,404

₩152,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

The Illinois Beach Hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large glass windows, and a spacious outdoor area with grass and trees.

20. Illinois Beach Hotel

6.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Patricia

₩144,757

₩160,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Waukegan Harbor

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Inn on Sheridan	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG	8.8 Excellent 348 reviews	View

Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Deerfield

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel staff is top notch, from reception desk making check in and check out extremely easy, to the restaurant/bar wait staff doing a great job made this another great stay at the Hyatt!"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield

8/10 Good

"rooms were nice and clean, complement drinks were definitely a nice added bonus, very extensive buffet breakfast in the morning, the only downfall, with that is, it wasn’t always as warm as it should be. The omelette station was awesome. However, on the weekend they had far less options than during the week."

Motel 6 Rolling Meadows, IL - Chicago Northwest

10/10 Excellent

"I really liked the microwave and refrigerator in my room."

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

10/10 Excellent

"Kids had a blast! So did the adults."

The Westin Chicago North Shore

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing!!! The check in checkout service was awesome!!"

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and stocked well. Very helpful and accommodating with doing late check in as we stayed late at Six Flags."

Other attractions near Waukegan Harbor

North Beach

8.2/10 (61 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Beach during your trip to Waukegan? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Genesee Theater

7.8/10 (145 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Genesee Theater on your trip to Waukegan. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Three Brothers Theatre

6.6/10 (23 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Three Brothers Theatre on your trip to Waukegan. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Urban Edge Gallery

6.6/10 (32 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Urban Edge Gallery during your trip to Waukegan. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Visual Arts Center

6.4/10 (32 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Visual Arts Center during your trip to Waukegan. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Bowen Park

You can find out about the history of Waukegan when you stop by Bowen Park. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Jack Benny Center for the Arts

6.4/10 (31 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Jack Benny Center for the Arts during your trip to Waukegan. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Bonnie Brook Golf Course

6.6/10 (49 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Waukegan at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waukegan Harbor?

Waukegan Harbor is located in a family-friendly area of Waukegan known for its beautiful lakeside setting and fun-filled attractions. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 17 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Waukegan Harbor?

Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Waukegan Harbor. Other good choices around the area include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee and The Inn on Sheridan.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Waukegan Harbor?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Waukegan Harbor.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waukegan Harbor, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Waukegan Harbor.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waukegan Harbor?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Waukegan Harbor, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Waukegan Harbor?

You can enjoy live performances at Genesee Theater and Three Brothers Theatre. Be sure to get some family photos at Visual Arts Center, Jack Benny Center for the Arts, and The People's Choice Family Fun Center while you're out sightseeing near Waukegan Harbor. Explore nature at North Beach and Canaan Park.

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Our top choices for Waukegan Harbor hotels

1. The Inn on Sheridan

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

3. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

4. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

6. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

7. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

8. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

10. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

11. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

15. Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Vernon Hills by IHG

16. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire

19. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

20. Illinois Beach Hotel

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Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Deerfield

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield

Motel 6 Rolling Meadows, IL - Chicago Northwest

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

The Westin Chicago North Shore

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

Other attractions near Waukegan Harbor

North Beach

Genesee Theater

Three Brothers Theatre

Urban Edge Gallery

Visual Arts Center

Bowen Park

Jack Benny Center for the Arts

Bonnie Brook Golf Course

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