Robert’s Roost Motel

1705 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, North Chicago, United States

Guest rating: 3.2 / 5

Overview

Robert’s Roost Motel is a motel-style lodging in the North Chicago area at 1705 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085. Its star class is not documented, and its public rating is 3.2 based on 6 reviews. Property amenities are not documented in the available listing data.

Location

The motel sits in Waukegan with quick access to Lake Michigan-area attractions and the wider North Chicago corridor. Waukegan Municipal Beach is about 2.6 km away, making it one of the closest major points of interest. Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park is roughly 5.2 km away for additional lakeside and park access.

Nearby Attractions

The property is positioned for visitors planning time at Six Flags Great America (about 8.7 km away) and its surrounding rides and parks. Nearby points of interest in that complex include Hurricane Harbor Chicago (~8.8 km) and major coasters such as Goliath (~8.4 km), Raging Bull (~8.9 km), X-Flight (~8.6 km), and American Eagle (~8.5 km). Other listed attractions in the area include THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity (~8.5 km), Demon (~8.7 km), Little Dipper (~8.5 km), and Maxx Force (~8.8 km).

Best for

This motel is best suited to travelers who want a straightforward base near North Chicago/Waukegan attractions, especially Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago (both roughly 9 km away). It can also fit beach- and lakefront-focused stays thanks to proximity to Waukegan Municipal Beach (~2.6 km) and Illinois Beach State Park (~5.2 km). Because amenities are not documented, it’s a better match for guests whose priority is location over on-site features.

Travel tips

If your itinerary includes Six Flags Great America, expect the core theme-park cluster (Goliath, Raging Bull, X-Flight, and Hurricane Harbor Chicago) to be in the ~8.4–8.9 km range from the motel, so plan your departure time accordingly during peak days. For a closer outing, Waukegan Municipal Beach is about 2.6 km away and can be a convenient option for a shorter trip. Independence Grove Forest Preserve is farther at roughly 12.5 km, so it may take more time than the lakefront stops.

What guests say

No guest review excerpts were provided, so specific recurring themes (such as cleanliness, noise, service, or room condition) cannot be summarized from text comments. The property has a public rating of 3.2 based on 6 reviews, suggesting mixed overall feedback but without details on what drove the scores. With limited review volume, individual experiences may disproportionately affect the average. For decision-making, travelers may want to compare recent feedback on multiple platforms or confirm key expectations directly with the motel.

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