The Best Hotels Closest to 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 hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, a vanity with a mirror, and a bathtub.

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.

1. The Inn on Sheridan

9.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Ada

￥11,482

￥12,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

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

2. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

14.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Rene

￥18,518

￥20,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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 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.

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

19.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Abdelbassat

￥13,189

￥14,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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 entrance with a sign reading "SONESTA Simply Suites".

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

4. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

16.6 km from Waukegan Harbor

Felicia

￥13,322

￥14,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A snack and sundries section with shelves stocked with various brands like Snickers, Hershey's, and Nutella.

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.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

16.2 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jeff

￥18,518

￥20,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a television on a shelf.

A brick building with a sign reading "Residence Inn Marriott".

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A reception desk with a cityscape mirror, coffee machines, and storage baskets.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

14.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

William

￥19,936

￥22,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including a sofa and chairs, and a table with a tray of food and drinks.

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

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

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

7. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Vicente Beltran

￥16,613

￥18,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

6.8 km from Waukegan Harbor

Destiny

￥18,494

￥20,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a landscaped garden and a sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a Starbucks sign.

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

A courtyard with a fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture, a building with multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

9. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Paul

￥19,850

￥22,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A paved pathway leading to a building with a brick facade and a central entrance.

A hotel bathroom with a wooden door, a white sink, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window.

10. Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Vernon Hills by IHG

17.4 km from Waukegan Harbor

Connie

￥15,986

￥17,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

11. The Dunes Hotel

6.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Herlinda

￥14,177

￥15,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor seating area with blue and yellow cushions, a fire pit, and a pergola.

A hotel room with a grey sectional sofa, a small table, a lamp, a bed, a window with sheer curtains, a radiator, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

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

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

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Sharice

￥19,771

￥22,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

13. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

7.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

alexa

￥13,988

￥16,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a desk with a television, and two lamps.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it's a Comfort Suites hotel.

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

14. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

15.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Lynn

￥13,965

￥15,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

15. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

9.7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Minerva

￥17,852

￥19,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

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

A hotel with a prominent 'indigo' sign, a flag, and a well-lit entrance.

A fitness center with treadmills, a stationary bike, and weight machines.

16. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

17.5 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jilda

￥15,986

￥17,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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 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.

17. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

11 km from Waukegan Harbor

Pat

￥13,322

￥14,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

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.

A hotel reception desk with a red wall displaying "WELCOME TO THE PRAIRIE STATE" and a sign for Hilton Honors.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Lisa

￥15,853

￥17,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 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.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

7.8 km from Waukegan Harbor

Farouk

￥9,380

￥10,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

6.6 km from Waukegan Harbor

Mackenzie

￥15,360

￥17,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Waukegan Harbor

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Inn on Sheridan	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

8/10 Good

"staff very friendly and clean room"

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was by far the cleanest and most comfortable place I’ve experienced. Would highly recommend, front desk was courteous and housekeeping does a great job. Everyday they had a different selection for breakfast making it very accommodating for single parent."

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waukegan Harbor?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Waukegan Harbor, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

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

4. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

7. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

9. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

10. Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Vernon Hills by IHG

11. The Dunes Hotel

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

13. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

14. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

15. Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

16. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

17. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

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Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Chicago - Gurnee

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie

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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