If your little one loves playing in the water, there are a lot of kid-friendly hotels with a water park in Illinois. Families can enjoy water slides, lazy rivers, heated pools, saltwater pools, and even wave pools without leaving their hotel premises. It’s one way to have a weekend trip with loved ones while saving time and money. Waterparks can also be enjoyed by guests of all ages, so it’s a wonderful activity for groups of friends and even colleagues as well. So, are you planning your next romantic getaway or a weekend destination for the family in Illinois? Continue reading to learn about the top hotels with a water park in Illinois, USA.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to an in-house or nearby water park. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 20, 2025.
1. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock (from USD 131)
With a 24,000-square-foot (2,229.68-square-meter) indoor waterpark, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is sure to impress even the most discerning guests. The best part? Guests staying overnight gain access to the park at no additional charge. Thrilling water slides, wave pools, and a relaxing 15-person hot tub await you. If you’re coming here with kids, they can enjoy the kiddie pool and kids’ splash tower.
When you get hungry, head to Wave Cave for delicious pizza, hot dogs, and cold beverages.
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
103.5 km (64.4 mi) from Hurricane Harbor Rockford
Accommodations with a water park
2. Great Wolf Lodge Chicago/Gurnee (from USD 355)
Great Wolf Lodge is a hotel with an indoor water park in Illinois. Guests will love the 80,000-square-foot (1.8-acre) waterpark where they can enjoy a variety of activities such as slides, caves and coves, indoor rock climbing wall, as well as a water playground for kids. Get ready to get wet and wild in one of the 18 stations of the indoor waterpark without worrying about too much exposure to the sun! After a fun-filled day, guests can relax at their spa facilities, dine in one of their eight on-site dining options, perhaps enjoy a drink or two before heading back to the comfort of their hotel rooms, each equipped with LED TV and coffee maker.
Great Wolf Lodge - Chicago / Gurnee IL
85.23 km (53.0 mi) from Hurricane Harbor Rockford
3. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Fox River Resort (from USD 127)
Some of the things to do at this kid-friendly hotel with a waterpark include movie nights, fishing, karaoke, billiards, and horse riding. The large waterpark is where the whole family or group of friends can ride down the water slides or take a dip in their indoor or outdoor pools. All these activities just prove that a hotel can be more than just a temporary place for sleeping. The resort is a holiday destination on its own. It is equipped with all recreational and adrenaline-rushing facilities while at the same time, providing comfort to guests looking to break away from the city, even for a short while. It is one of Sheridan’s most popular accommodations and they also have a tour desk, a mini golf course, as well as a restaurant and garden area.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Fox River Resort at Sheridan This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
89.66 km (55.8 mi) from Hurricane Harbor Rockford
4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL (from USD 119)
Sitting very close to the banks of the Mississippi River as well as The Dowling House and Belvedere Mansion, the location of the Country Inn & Suites in Galena, Illinois, makes it a popular home away from home destination. But that’s not the only thing that attracts visitors worldwide. Along with free WiFi and several business facilities, this hotel with an indoor waterpark in Illinois houses a 72-foot (22-meter) waterslide! Recent guests noted that the property looked and felt brand new and there are tons of activities to do for all ages. Aside from the water slides, both kids and adults will love the heated pool, salt-water pool, plunge pool, and hot tub.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL
124.06 km (77.1 mi) from Hurricane Harbor Rockford
Accommodations near waterparks
5. La Quinta by Wyndham Rockford (from USD 75)
La Quinta by Wyndham Rockford is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a pet and family-friendly hotel in Rockford. Each guest room is equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator and hot tubs in some. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Some of the popular activities inside the property that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages include an outdoor and indoor heated swimming pool as well as a fitness center. For those looking for recreational activities, the Magic Waters Waterpark is located less than 16 kilometers (10 miles) from the hotel. Enjoy free breakfast, guest laundry facilities, as well as an on-site convenience store for the ultimate comfort and convenience!
La Quinta by Wyndham Rockford
2.6 km (1.7 mi) from Hurricane Harbor Rockford
6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rockford (from USD 169)
Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway right at the heart of Rockford, thanks to the modern facilities and amenities offered by Fairfield Inn & Suites. A value-for-money accommodation, take a dip in their indoor pool or relax in their spa and wellness center. For added convenience, there is also an on-site mini-market, laundry services, and facilities for disabled guests. Fairfield is about 3 kilometers (1.86 miles) away from Magic Waters Waterpark, Anderson Japanese Gardens and other great places to visit. After a fun family day at the waterpark, guests can relax in their comfortable guest rooms all equipped with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, as well as a coffee maker.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rockford
2.67 km (1.7 mi) from Hurricane Harbor Rockford
7. Comfort Inn & Suites North Aurora - Naperville (from USD 91)
In North Aurora in Naperville, Comfort Inn & Suites will give you the break you deserve with its modern and comfortable guest rooms, just about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Hollywood Casino. Explore the property’s indoor and heated pools, gym, and shared lounge or TV area. There’s no need to leave the hotel if you’re just looking to relax, unwind and find a quiet time. And if somehow, work can’t be avoided, they also have photocopy and business facilities as well as WiFi in all areas. After all the exploring, you can enjoy the serenity of your air-conditioned room, with the availability of a hairdryer, children’s television networks, and en-suite bathrooms.
Comfort Inn & Suites North Aurora - Naperville
76.79 km (47.8 mi) from Hurricane Harbor Rockford
8. Hotel Julien Dubuque (from USD 123)
Have a grand vacation right in the comfort and convenience of your Dubuque hotel! Hotel Julien Dubuque has everything you need from an indoor pool, spa services, manicure and pedicure, a heated pool and even a hot tub. It also features live performances, happy hour, walking tours, and evening entertainment. There’s a lot to do in this hotel that you don’t even have to leave just to have fun, save for visiting the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark which is only 15 minutes’ walk away. After a fun-filled adventure at the waterpark, pamper yourself to a comfortable and modern guest room all provided with a minibar, fridge, and coffee-making facilities. There are also a lot of dining options in the hotel so make sure to try the different cuisines offered.
Hotel Julien Dubuque
142.54 km (88.6 mi) from Hurricane Harbor Rockford
Stay close to the water parks in Illinois
Vacations are more fun when the whole family or group of friends travel together. With the best staycation spots and theme parks that the city has to offer, a great experience is a guarantee! So to make it more exciting, we recommend that you stay in any of these water park resorts in Illinois.
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