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 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.

1. The Inn on Sheridan

9.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Ada

NT$2,388

NT$2,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

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

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.

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

19.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Abdelbassat

NT$2,743

NT$3,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

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

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, a bed with white linens, a headboard with wall-mounted lights, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

6.6 km from Waukegan Harbor

Mackenzie

NT$3,195

NT$3,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

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

4. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Paul

NT$4,129

NT$4,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

A hotel reception desk with a "Welcome to the Prairie State" sign, a kiosk, and a suite shop.

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

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

16.2 km from Waukegan Harbor

Jeff

NT$3,852

NT$4,275 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.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

6.8 km from Waukegan Harbor

Destiny

NT$3,847

NT$4,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

7. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

16.6 km from Waukegan Harbor

Felicia

NT$2,771

NT$3,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A restaurant with a counter, chairs, a trash can, and a coffee machine.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, yellow chairs, and a 'NO DIVING' sign.

8. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

11 km from Waukegan Harbor

Pat

NT$2,771

NT$3,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, outdoor seating with cushions, and umbrellas providing shade.

A spacious dining area with long tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a bar area.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

14.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Rene

NT$3,852

NT$4,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

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

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.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Lisa

NT$3,325

NT$3,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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.

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

11. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

6.7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Vicente Beltran

NT$3,130

NT$3,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a sofa, and abstract paintings on the walls.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, patterned armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

10.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Shawn

NT$2,134

NT$2,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a patterned wall, and a counter with amenities.

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a window, and a door leading to another room.

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

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

17.4 km from Waukegan Harbor

Connie

NT$3,325

NT$3,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

14. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

7.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

alexa

NT$2,910

NT$3,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

7.8 km from Waukegan Harbor

Farouk

NT$1,951

NT$2,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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.

16. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

15.3 km from Waukegan Harbor

Charles

NT$2,905

NT$3,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace.

A hotel room with a television on a dresser, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A self-service kiosk with refrigerated beverages and a variety of snacks and personal care items.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire

19.1 km from Waukegan Harbor

Maigen

NT$3,713

NT$4,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and a tiled floor. There are several chairs and a bench near the pool, and a small seating area with tables and chairs.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

14.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

William

NT$4,147

NT$4,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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.

19. The Dunes Hotel

6.9 km from Waukegan Harbor

Herlinda

NT$2,949

NT$3,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror with a circular light.

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with round tables and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

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

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

7 km from Waukegan Harbor

Sharice

NT$4,369

NT$4,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Waukegan Harbor

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Inn on Sheridan	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

Best Western Glenview -Chicagoland Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Nice staff!"

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

8/10 Good

"Good location"

Hyatt Regency Deerfield

10/10 Excellent

"A great gem. The Deerfield Northbrook area. Rooms were able to accommodate four people. Morning breakfast was great. Staff behind the check-in desk was very efficient and kind. Definitely will stay at this property again"

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie

8/10 Good

"The bathroom has no exhaust fan. Interestingly enough the Cook county code requires all residential and commercial bathrooms to have exhaust fans. Also, the staff falsely charged my incidentals for some water they were selling in the lobby and I pointed that out so they had to remove the charge."

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?

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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. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

4. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

7. Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville

8. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

9. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan

11. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

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

14. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

16. Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

19. The Dunes Hotel

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

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Top Waukegan Harbor Hotel Reviews

Best Western Glenview -Chicagoland Inn and Suites

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

Hyatt Regency Deerfield

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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