The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Waukegan

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Waukegan

Visiting Waukegan, Illinois for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Waukegan, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Waukegan based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Waukegan for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Waukegan before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Waukegan for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Waukegan for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Waukegan

Located at 3800 Northpoint Boulevard, Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee has great rooms from $159 (before taxes). It offers room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.9 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, a bar, parking, and parking at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee which has nice rooms starting at $132. Offering a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4101 Fountain Square Place. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.2 miles from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $116. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1440 South White Oak Drive. You'll also find a hot tub, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.2 miles from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North-Waukegan-Gurnee By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Waukegan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $124, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North-Waukegan-Gurnee By IHG, at 611 Lakehurst Road provides a fitness center, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave. It's located just 3.2 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Heated pool

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers a casino, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $164 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 402 Lakehurst Road. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, a heated pool, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Chicago, Milwaukee, Rosemont, Lake Geneva, and Schaumburg.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Waukegan?

Waukegan Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$139

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Waukegan, Illinois. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Waukegan, Illinois based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $139. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Waukegan.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $143
  • 2-star hotels: $124


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