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Gurnee Motel

2.0 star property
After thrilling rides at Six Flags Great America, guests enjoy comfy accommodations with express check-out and 24/7 front desk service.

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Located just steps from Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Motel provides a practical base for theme park visitors. Travelers appreciate the free in-room WiFi, convenient check-in process, on-site vending machines, ATM services, and extended parking options.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 298
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gurnee is home to Gurnee Motel. Gurnee Mills and MainStreet Libertyville are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve. Six Flags Great America and The People's Choice Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Gurnee travel guide
Map
3740 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL, 60031

What's nearby

  • Six Flags Great America featuring rides
    Six Flags Great America
    5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Chicago Skyline at North Beach
    Naval Base Great Lakes
    7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Northwestern University showing modern architecture
    Northwestern University
    38 min drive - 56.8 km
  • The People's Choice Family Fun Center
    4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
    35 min drive - 55.7 km

Getting around

  • Waukegan Station
    7 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    20 min walk
  • Mr. Pita
    2 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk

About this property

Gurnee Motel

Hotel near Six Flags Great America
Near Lake Michigan, Gurnee Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Gurnee Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 25.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Fairbridge Inn express Gurnee
Fairbridge express Gurnee
Gurnee Motel Hotel
Gurnee Motel Gurnee
Fairbridge Inn Express
Gurnee Motel Hotel Gurnee

Frequently asked questions

Is Gurnee Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Gurnee Motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 25.00 per stay and a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Gurnee Motel?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gurnee Motel on 9 April 2026 start from AED 298, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gurnee Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 15 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Gurnee Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Gurnee Motel located?

Situated in Gurnee, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from The People's Choice Family Fun Center and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Six Flags Great America. American Place Casino and Bowlero Waukegan are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gurnee Motel Reviews

4.6

4.4

Cleanliness

5.6

Location

5.8

Staff & service

4.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 908 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 908 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 908 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 908 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 430 out of 908 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t return for a second stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
show a breakfast bar in pictures and they do not have one. Bed was uncomfortable. Curtains off the hooks. tv was blurry.Parking lot was dirty.Will never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
smelled, dirty, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Marcus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible service

DO NOT STAY HERE
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st, there is no signage indicating that this is the motel, 2nd, their are rooms with broken window glass & 1 that had the blinds just hanging out of the broken window, 3rd, upon going up the stairs the our room there was a horrible odor, 4th, entered the room to find the wall mirror with a large crack in our and a puece of tape over the crack, the door to the bathroom had no knobs on either side, just the inner parts sticking out, 5th I sat on the edge of the bed and felt like I was practically on the floor, 6th, the curtains are falling off the rods, 7th upon leaving after contacting Expedia support on this we noticed a roach on the door of the room. The pictures looked ok enough online, but PLEASE do yourself a favor and avoid this place at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got to the room at night. Room was decent but had a nursing home ordor. The bathtub had some type of hair in it. When i went to turn on the lights i found 3 baby roaches crawling around the sink. Never again will i stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty. We just wanted a place that was clean to be able to sleep and shower. There was crud on the floor of the shower, the sheets were gross, the toilet paper roll was broken, the drain in the sink was clogged, there were cigarette holes in one of the blankets, and the thermostat couldn't be adjusted. We ended up buying a fan and new sheets to get through one of the two nights we booked. We decided to go back home early rather stay the second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Kimsong

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
None smoking room smelled heavily smoked. A lot Cigarette holes on the covered sheets. Stains on all pillows, blankets and bedsheets. Bathtub had very huge gross stains on it. We didn’t dare to take a shower even we had a flip flop on. A left over cup in the fridge. I wonder if bedsheets and blankets ever washed. And the room gives you free pet Kroaches.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had bedbugs and refused to refund or book another room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Nate

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs old items in fridge slow check in no towels
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ashlee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting. Cockroaches everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In general, it was very rundown. The front of one of the drawers in the room was not there. There were tiny flies in the sink. The smoke/fire detector was hanging by its wires from the ceiling with no battery. In general, the total disarray made me very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like restroom. Shower did not work properly. Towels look dirty.toilet paper broke.Bed broke lights and outlet plugs terrible.Room did not smell clean floors looked like they had flooded. Or something soiled not clean at all entire room. Hardly no hot water. Did not deel safe at locations parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room received was basically something to look like a room, bedding had multiple cigarette burns.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Cyelil

Disliked: Cleanliness
I couldn't check in at the time of purchase
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smokey Room with Cigarette Stains on Linens

If you are looking for a cheap hotel and you don't care about the smell of cigarettes, this one is for you. The room is dated, makeshift and the bed is not on a frame. The linens had cigarette burn stains on them. It is more like a smoky camping experience than a hotel stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tou

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came back from a long day. Around 9pm. Use the microwave, then all the power went out. Went to front desk and told them about the power outage in my room. They said there's nothing they can do about it. Ate in The dark with my phone light.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have roaches and it smells bad stay else where.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ewww

The room was never cleaned. No toilet paper, empty soap, and used bed. Smelled awful. Crackhead motel. You get what you pay for, I paid $55 so I can’t really complain, but if it were for homeless people, then I’m sure they would be happy. A drug addict would be happy. Maybe somebody going there for 10 minutes of sex would be happy. If you’re looking to stay the night and be comfortable and the slightest bit sanitary, no. Definitely don’t bring a child either the whole hallway was filled with smoke from cigarettes. Not to mention the picture I put here of how much of a fire hazard the place is. I couldn’t believe I was looking at this. Unfortunately, that’s the only picture I took. I took a nap after asking to get a clean blanket and sheet for myself which also was covered in something crunchy and dried up. Traffic is very loud. I can’t see this being good for anybody other than a person that just needs to stay warm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tricia Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We saw the bad reviews. We laughed in the face of danger. We booked the room anyway. That was our first mistake. From the moment we stepped inside, disappointment hit us like the smell of stale carpet. The smoke detector dangled from the ceiling like it had given up on life. A chair cushion sported a gaping hole, proudly displaying its stuffing like a bad taxidermy project. The bed linens? A patchwork of holes that could have passed for modern art. After a long day of traveling, we thought a hot shower might wash away our regrets. Turns out, we only had one towel to share. When I went to the front desk to request another, I was met with a firm no—apparently, towels were a rare and valuable resource. But nothing—not the broken furniture, not the towel shortage—could have prepared us for what came after the lights went out. That’s when they appeared. The bugs. So many bugs. When I turned the light back on, at least 30 of them sprinted away from the sink like they were late for a meeting. They were on the tables, the floor, and, most disturbingly, in the bed. We were supposed to stay for three nights. We barely lasted three hours. Do yourself a favor—sleep in your car, pitch a tent, or just embrace insomnia. Anything is better than staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was roaches and random peoples socks. I don’t think they cleaned the whole room very well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

daisha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Great hardworking female cleans and runs desk
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daisha

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok get what u pay for
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025