Top 10 Hotels Near 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 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

Vanessa

P5,386

P5,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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

Carlos

P5,263

P5,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

6.8 km from Waukegan Harbor

angelia

P7,380

P8,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

4. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

11 km from Waukegan Harbor

Cynthia

P5,422

P6,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

5. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Kelly

P9,039

P10,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

6. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

16.6 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jose

P5,566

P6,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

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

7. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Christina

P7,067

P7,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

6.6 km from Waukegan Harbor

Angelia. A

P6,317

P7,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

16.2 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jeff

P7,129

P7,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Julie

P6,616

P7,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

11. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

15.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Lynn

P5,573

P6,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking lot.

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.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

10.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Scott

P4,360

P4,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

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

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire

19.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jennifer

P7,633

P8,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

14. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

17.5 km from Waukegan Harbor

Andrea

P7,130

P7,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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.

15. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

7.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Justin

P5,050

P5,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

7.8 km from Waukegan Harbor

Efren

P4,073

P4,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

17. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan

6.4 km from Waukegan Harbor

Savanh

P5,566

P6,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

P5,498

P6,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

19. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

9.7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jose

P7,129

P7,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

20. Illinois Beach Hotel

6.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Chasity

P6,755

P7,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Waukegan Harbor

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Inn on Sheridan	9.0 Wonderful 1,025 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee	8.8 Excellent 1,012 reviews	View
Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - North Shore Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"All good."

Hyatt Regency Deerfield

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast is very good"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

10/10 Excellent

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Lincolnshire

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was really nice"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield

10/10 Excellent

"We got a clean room with all the necessary amenities, staff was courteous, breakfast was excellent, cocktail hour was good. Did not use the bar. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you much, Jai"

Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean and comfortable room. The shower left a little bit to be desired but it was clean and the water was hot so that was a plus. Perfectly serviceable place to stay. I would have liked to have seen better and more electric vehicle charging stations."

The Inn on Sheridan

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean. Great location. Breakfast was great."

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

8/10 Good

"Room and property was clean. Staff kind, friendly, helpful"

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.

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. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

4. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

5. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

7. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

11. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire

14. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

15. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

17. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

19. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

20. Illinois Beach Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Waukegan Harbor

Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - North Shore Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Deerfield

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Lincolnshire

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield

Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel

The Inn on Sheridan

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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