Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Waukegan Gurnee

411 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, North Chicago, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 2.9 / 5

Overview

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Waukegan Gurnee is a straightforward 2-star hotel in North Chicago at 411 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085. It’s positioned as a budget-friendly base for nearby attractions, including Six Flags Great America (about 5.5 km away) and the Great Lakes Naval Training Center via a free shuttle service.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms and suites are low-key and include coffeemakers, free WiFi, and TVs with premium cable channels. Multi-room suites are available for travelers who want more space than a standard room.

Breakfast

A free continental breakfast is included. Guest feedback indicates a simple spread such as cereal, muffins, waffles, and bread for toast.

Transportation & Convenience

The hotel offers free shuttle service to Six Flags Great America or the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, which can reduce driving and parking hassles on busy days. For local outdoor time, Greenbelt Forest Preserve is about 1.1 miles away.

Nearby attractions

This location is especially close to the Six Flags corridor, with major rides and areas like Goliath, Raging Bull, X-Flight, Whizzer, Demon, American Eagle, THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity, Little Dipper, Maxx Force, and Hurricane Harbor Chicago all roughly 5–5.6 km away. Other nearby options include Independence Grove Forest Preserve (~7.8 km), Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (~9.9 km), the National Museum of the American Sailor (~5.1 km), and Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County (~12.0 km).

Best for

This property best fits budget-focused travelers who want to be close to Six Flags Great America and related attractions while keeping costs down. It can also suit visitors to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center thanks to the free shuttle service and in-room essentials like WiFi and a coffeemaker.

Travel tips

If you’re visiting Six Flags Great America or Hurricane Harbor Chicago, plan to use the hotel’s free shuttle service to simplify parking and traffic on peak days. The Six Flags attractions cluster is roughly 5–5.6 km away, so ride-share or driving is also straightforward. For a quieter break from theme parks, Greenbelt Forest Preserve is about 1.1 miles from the hotel.

What guests say

Guests commonly mention friendly, helpful staff and good value for the price. Cleanliness and bed comfort are noted positively in some stays, and breakfast is described as a simple continental selection. Concerns raised in reviews include cigarette odors in some rooms and noise issues such as door slamming and disruptive activity in hallways or nearby rooms. Overall feedback points to a basic stay with strong service but potential comfort and noise variability.

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