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 covered outdoor seating area with a white pergola, a table with chairs, and hanging flower baskets.

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

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

1. The Inn on Sheridan

9.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Ada

₩97,107

₩107,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a central decorative plant.

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

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

19.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Abdelbassat

₩111,638

₩123,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern building with a curved glass facade, a water feature in front, and a landscaped area with shrubs.

A spacious dining area with long tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a bar area.

An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, outdoor seating with cushions, and umbrellas providing shade.

A spacious lobby with a central reception area, a shop, and potted plants.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

14.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Rene

₩156,608

₩173,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "SONESTA Simply Suites".

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.

4. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

16.6 km from Waukegan Harbor

Felicia

₩112,668

₩125,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and free weights.

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.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

16.2 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jeff

₩156,608

₩173,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a television on a shelf.

A reception desk with a cityscape mirror, coffee machines, and storage baskets.

A brick building with a sign reading "Residence Inn Marriott".

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

14.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

William

₩168,604

₩187,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

7. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Vicente Beltran

₩140,503

₩157,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A paved pathway leading to a building with a brick facade and a central entrance.

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

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a patterned wall, and a counter with amenities.

A lobby with a reception desk, a green armchair, a red chair, a small table, and a bookshelf.

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

17.4 km from Waukegan Harbor

Connie

₩135,201

₩150,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A courtyard with a fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture, a building with multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

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

9. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Paul

₩167,875

₩187,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a view of the sky at dusk.

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, a bar, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a curved wooden desk, a digital screen, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

6.8 km from Waukegan Harbor

Destiny

₩156,409

₩175,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a sofa, and a chair.

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

11. The Dunes Hotel

6.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Herlinda

₩119,891

₩133,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor seating area with blue and yellow cushions, a fire pit, and a pergola.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with round tables and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a grey sectional sofa, a small table, a lamp, a bed, a window with sheer curtains, a radiator, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for Towneplace Suites by Marriott.

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Sharice

₩177,617

₩198,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, framed pictures, a bedside table, and a window with blinds.

13. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

7.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

alexa

₩118,301

₩136,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it's a Comfort Suites hotel.

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

14. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

15.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Lynn

₩118,102

₩131,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, wooden tables, and chairs, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

15. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

9.7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Minerva

₩150,974

₩169,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, yellow chairs, and a 'NO DIVING' sign.

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

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

16. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

11 km from Waukegan Harbor

Pat

₩112,668

₩126,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with a red sofa, two bedside tables with lamps, a red patterned rug, a bed with white bedding, and a large mirror on the wall.

A hotel with a large building, a fountain, and a pond.

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

A workspace with two laptops, a printer, and two chairs.

17. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

17.5 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jilda

₩135,201

₩150,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, two beds, a nightstand, and a framed abstract painting.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including pastries and hot food.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, a bed with white linens, a headboard with wall-mounted lights, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital display, and a seating area.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

6.6 km from Waukegan Harbor

Mackenzie

₩129,899

₩145,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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.

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

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Misty

₩134,074

₩150,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace.

A self-service kiosk with refrigerated beverages and a variety of snacks and personal care items.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire

19.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Maigen

₩150,974

₩169,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Waukegan Harbor

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Inn on Sheridan	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield

10/10 Excellent

"It was nice. Very clean."

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - North Shore Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, nice staff. Elizabeth helped me and was super friendly."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

10/10 Excellent

"All great!"

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

8/10 Good

"staff very friendly and clean room"

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. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

4. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

7. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

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

9. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

11. The Dunes Hotel

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

13. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

14. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

15. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

16. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

17. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire

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Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - North Shore Conference Center

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

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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