Gurnee Motel

Gurnee Motel

3740 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, North Chicago, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 2.3 / 5

Overview

Gurnee Motel is a 2-star motel in Gurnee, in the North Chicago area. Public feedback is low overall, with a 2.3/5 rating based on 49 reviews. Amenities are not documented in the available source material.

Location

The property is located at 3740 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031. It sits close to major area attractions, especially the Six Flags Great America complex and its signature rides. Guests also note the surrounding area has convenient access to food and shopping.

Nearby attractions

Six Flags Great America is about 3.5 km away, with nearby rides and areas including Goliath (~3.2 km), X-Flight (~3.4 km), American Eagle (~3.3 km), Raging Bull (~3.7 km), and Hurricane Harbor Chicago (~3.6 km). For outdoor and nature options, Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park is about 9.5 km away and Independence Grove Forest Preserve is about 8.0 km away. Cultural interest nearby includes the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County at roughly 12.0 km.

Best for

This motel is best suited to travelers prioritizing proximity to Six Flags Great America and related attractions, with multiple rides and Hurricane Harbor Chicago within roughly 3–4 km. It may also appeal to short-stay visitors who want to be near area food and shopping rather than seeking a full-service hotel experience.

Travel tips

If your main plan is Six Flags Great America, expect a short drive to the park (about 3.5 km) and consider arriving early on peak days to reduce time spent in traffic and parking. Nature day-trips are also feasible, with Illinois Beach State Park around 9.5 km away and Independence Grove Forest Preserve around 8.0 km away. Because amenities are not documented, consider confirming essentials you rely on directly with the property before arrival.

What guests say

Reviews commonly highlight the motel’s convenient location, especially for nearby food and shopping and for access to the Six Flags area. At the same time, the strongest recurring negative feedback points to cleanliness problems, including reports of pests in rooms. One review also raised an alarming safety-related concern involving suspicious items found in a room. Overall sentiment trends negative, aligning with the low public rating.

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