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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
The current price is AED 325
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 January 2026

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
Private bathroom
  • 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
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 2.9 km
  • American Place Casino - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The People's Choice Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Genesee Theater - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 6 min drive - 7.4 km

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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 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
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • ATM/banking services, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • 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
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 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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Super 8 Waukegan Hotel
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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 is parking?

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 American Place Casino. Bowlero Waukegan and Visual Arts Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 839 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Comfort

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Everyone was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great experience. Very clean great hospitality great service I enjoyed my visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gus was extremely helpful with our stay and correcting my issue with the booking! I really appreciate his help more than he knows!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy access to area for Naval Graduation. Lots of places to eat and shop.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerryanne

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

Navy graduation trip-excellent hotel

We came to see a family member graduate from Navy boot camp and we couldn’t have been happier! Clean, convenient and safe as well as economical. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yahaira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, clean friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The morning front desks lady was friendly and amazing. The cleaning staff comes around early in the morning which i understand they have to start early. But the are soooo veryyyy loud Spanish-speaking to each other very loudly not understanding every one is not gone some are still in bed at 8am.
Son graduation 9/25/25💙⚓️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was a little older and outdated. The shower and the bathroom are small.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the convenience of this property to the location of Great lakes Naval base. I did not like that it is shared with a DMV. Parking was horrible when the DMV was open
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Monserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Noemi

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

Great place to stay affordable and Clean

Everything was Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOUNGDOW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good, very close to the Naval Station. They provide a shuttle bus in the morning on graduation day. There are many restaurants nearby. The staff are polite. The receptions are friendly, respectful, and very helpful with recommendations. The hotel feels safe, and I would definitely stay here again if I have the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel looks dated, but it was clean. Definitely convenient to the Navy RTC. Parking is free and always available. Gym was closed at the time we stayed there. Breakfast consisted of coffee, tea, yogurt and prepackaged muffins, so you need to go out to get more substantial food. Not much in the immediate area. Restaurants are a few miles away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rodney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty. The bed was so uncomfortable and the springs squeaked so bad that we did not stay. They would not give us a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was ok. Pillows were hard. Shower was good. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Amenities
Hotel was nice and clean

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice and convenient stay, close to navy base for graduation. The rooms were really clean, found a few hairs on my pillow. Other than that it was good. Mattress was comfy and there was enough space for 3 of us. Bathroom sink was leaky and could use an update but if you’re looking for convenience and good pricing, this is for you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very close to the Naval Base
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025