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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

2.0 star property
Hotel in Waukegan with a casino and a 24-hour fitness center

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes offers a 24-hour gym, slot machines, an on-site restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and multilingual staff for concierge services and luggage storage.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
619 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085

What's nearby

  • The Temporary by American Place - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Waukegan Harbor - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Gurnee Mills - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • North Chicago Great Lakes Station - 12 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Live Star - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes and take advantage of a casino, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 5 slot machines. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 27-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 5 slot machines
  • Casino (200 square feet of space)

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local culture and ecosystem education

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes?

As of Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes on Dec 7, 2025 start from $90.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes located?

Situated in Waukegan, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Temporary by American Place, The People's Choice Family Fun Center, and Bowlero Waukegan. Visual Arts Center and Three Brothers Theatre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 827 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The person at the desk was verry friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was superb! Friendly and polite 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lariece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure! Staff is friendly, rooms are clean & great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in. Plus person at desk was very kind. Room was super clean & ready for our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Amenities
Hotel was nice and clean

10/10 Excellent

Samary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were upgraded nicely. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jazaiar

It gave more motel than hotel. But staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is right next to the DMV and that bring noise, people and traffic that make the stay feel unsafe and not enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great establishment!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed at this hotel in October 2025 and got woken up to people fighting and yelling at 1 am they were also slamming doors and being very loud for an hour. Also the battery in the fire alarm went off a couple times and beeped very loud. On the positive side it was very easy to check in when I walked in my room it was very clean but I wish the bathroom was bigger it was very small and inconvenient. I don’t think I would like to stay here again because of how loud it is and nobody did anything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria katrhina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and close to the naval station
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Well located, clean, near restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was in great standings for a trip's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Next to DMV
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was great staff was amazing will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

yuniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Clean And quite. Great location. The staff is very helpful and kind
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gissele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just they need to change the breakfast menu.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and everything is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Space and location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall this is a decent place to stay for a limited time. I came for a navy graduation and stayed the weekend. The staff were friendly and helpful. My only complaint was that my room was adjoining and I could hear EVERYTHING from the room next door. They were arguing all night and it was very loud. Thankfully they left the next day. Other than that it’s a decent property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025