The Best Hotels Closest to Waukegan Harbor in Waukegan - 2026 Updated Prices

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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

5.7 mi from Waukegan Harbor

khristina

£67

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 fireplace, seating area, and a Starbucks sign.

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

2. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

3.9 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Kelly

£122

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

3. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

4.1 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Anita Diane

£96

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

4.2 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Antonio

£100

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

5. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

4.9 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Justin

£70

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard station, and a pool lift.

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

4.4 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Sharice

£113

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and several cars.

A self-service beverage and snack area with refrigerated drink dispensers, shelves stocked with snacks, and a freezer.

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

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

4.1 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Angelia. A

£84

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

4.4 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Julie

£89

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

9.2 mi from Waukegan Harbor

William

£109

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Simply Suites' sign.

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

10. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan

4 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Savanh

£75

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

11. Illinois Beach Hotel

4.3 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Chasity

£91

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

11.9 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Carlos

£71

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan

3.1 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Moses

£77

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

14. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

6.8 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Cynthia

£76

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A reception area with a counter displaying the name 'Howard Johnson', a chandelier, seating with patterned upholstery, and a television screen.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a shower area.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick facade, and a tree in the foreground.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

2.8 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Robert

£70

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a clock, and a Red Roof Inn sign.

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

A Red Roof Inn with a brick exterior, a parking lot, and a sunset sky.

A gym with various exercise machines, a mirrored wall, and a staircase with red and black railings.

16. Red Roof Inn Gurnee - Waukegan

2.9 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Samantha

£76

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 bed, desk, chair, and a kitchenette.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a small table. There is a reception desk and a glass door leading outside.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

5.1 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Robert

£66

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

18. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

6 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Jose

£96

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 dining area with a glass table and chairs, a decorative wall piece, and a potted plant.

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

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

4.9 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Yanett

£54

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

20. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

10.3 mi from Waukegan Harbor

Irene

£75

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Waukegan Harbor

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Inn on Sheridan	9.0 Wonderful 1,015 reviews	View
Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee	8.8 Excellent 1,708 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield

10/10 Excellent

"friendly staff very quiet room"

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

10/10 Excellent

"As I said the staff were helpful. Room was clean Did not like the fact that I had to request my room be cleaned and bed made as well as trash taken out. This was strange to us. Great location for us"

DoubleTree by Hilton Libertyville - Mundelein

8/10 Good

"Clean room. breakfast. Very kind staff."

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? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Genesee Theater

7.8/10 (145 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Genesee Theater during your stay in Waukegan. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Three Brothers Theatre

6.6/10 (23 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Three Brothers Theatre during 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 browsing the exhibits at Urban Edge Gallery during your travels in 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 with a trip to Bowen Park. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit 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, take a look at the 17 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Waukegan Harbor?

Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Waukegan Harbor. Another good choice is Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee, located 4.1 mi (6.7 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Waukegan Harbor?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Waukegan Harbor.

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. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

3. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

5. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

9. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

10. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan

11. Illinois Beach Hotel

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

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan

14. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

16. Red Roof Inn Gurnee - Waukegan

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

18. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

20. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

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Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

DoubleTree by Hilton Libertyville - Mundelein

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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