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

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

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

1. The Inn on Sheridan

9.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Artisha

SAR 275

SAR 305 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

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

19.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Chad

SAR 348

SAR 386 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

14.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

William

SAR 507

SAR 563 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

4. The Dunes Hotel

6.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Samantha

SAR 339

SAR 377 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and a tiled floor. There are several chairs and a bench near the pool, and a small seating area with tables and chairs.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

14.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

William

SAR 477

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

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

SAR 398

SAR 445 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

7. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

16.6 km from Waukegan Harbor

Felicia

SAR 319

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel bathroom with a wooden door, a white sink, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

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

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

17.4 km from Waukegan Harbor

Connie

SAR 383

SAR 425 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

16.2 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jeff

SAR 443

SAR 492 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

7.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

charles

SAR 335

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

7.8 km from Waukegan Harbor

Lisa

SAR 225

SAR 259 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

12. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

15.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Lynn

SAR 334

SAR 371 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

13. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

11 km from Waukegan Harbor

Cynthia

SAR 319

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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 fireplace, seating area, and a Starbucks sign.

14. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Paul

SAR 475

SAR 532 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Homewood Suites' by Hilton, featuring a brick building with a gabled roof and a covered entrance.

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

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple potted plants, and a visible reception desk.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire

19.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Brandon

SAR 427

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

16. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

17.5 km from Waukegan Harbor

Andrea

SAR 413

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the outside.

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

6.8 km from Waukegan Harbor

Destiny

SAR 443

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

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

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

8.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Robert

SAR 334

SAR 371 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

19. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

9.7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Minerva

SAR 412

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel reception desk with a red wall displaying "WELCOME TO THE PRAIRIE STATE" and a sign for Hilton Honors.

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

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

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Lisa

SAR 411

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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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 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
The Dunes Hotel	8.0 Very good 667 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa	9.2 Wonderful 640 reviews	View

Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

8/10 Good

"Necesitan remodelar la área de la alberca a"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

8/10 Good

"The WiFi is terribly slow and spotty."

Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

8/10 Good

"Good place for navy graduation"

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was perfect"

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

8/10 Good

"Beautiful"

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. The Dunes Hotel

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

6. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

7. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

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

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

10. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

12. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

13. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

14. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire

16. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

19. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

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Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

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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