Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the property?

A snack bar/deli is available for guests to grab a bite.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair-accessible facilities, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Naval Base Great Lakes, and is approximately 4.3 miles from Six Flags Great America and 5.2 miles from Gurnee Mills.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Motel 6 Waukegan, IL - Affordable Stay

Average nightly price at Motel 6-Waukegan, IL by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$75
February	US$75
March	US$74
April	US$74
May	US$73
June	US$74
July	US$76
August	US$78
September	US$81
October	US$76
November	US$72
December	US$73

What guests think

Reviews of Motel 6-Waukegan, IL paint a mixed picture, with some guests finding clean, affordable basics and comfortable beds, while many report serious cleanliness problems, persistent smoke odors, noise, and a rough-feeling environment with late-night activity.

Multiple reviews cite roaches or bedbugs, stained linens and bathrooms, and hair or grime left from prior stays, with some describing unkept common areas. Facility and amenity complaints include exterior door and key-card malfunctions, no breakfast or lobby coffee, vending or ice issues, and generally dated, basic accommodations. Expect a bare-bones, low-cost stay where value and location may suit short stops, but conditions and consistency are a gamble.

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Facilities

Facilities are very basic and dated, with recurring problems reported on exterior door locks and key-card readers. Several reviews also note no breakfast or lobby coffee, plus occasional vending or ice issues.

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MATTHEW

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were nice. No other amenities. No shampoo. Etc

6

donald

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The entrances were securethey did not lock

4

Gene

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The price was good only because I booked through Expedia what I didn’t like was two of the three outside doors had no locks or latches and were sitting completely open to anyone off the streets to enter

6

Stephen

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast, no coffee, neither in the room nor lobby. Door card didn’t work on the side of the hotel our room was on.

4

Ken

1 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Card reader on door not working on main entrance. Refrigerator was very loud, could not connect to wifi.

4

barton

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I realize this is a hotel 6 but under some sort of "construction". Very dated, unfriendly hotel check-in and overall "sketchy". Avoid if you can.

4

Renee

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had roaches in it. The fridge didn't work, the air conditioner was loud.The back door to the building wouldn't open & the side door wouldn't close.

4

Sol Elika

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was ok. No iron, no coffee pot. Had to ask for towels. Ice machine was not working. No snack bar, snack machine was not working. Room was never checked to be cleaned. Suspicious activities going on with people exchanging money in the hallway. One woman looked like she was on drugs with scabs all over her body. Drinking in the back of the premises.walked outside the second night and a man was bringing a woman inside who looked like she was under the influence. Room next door was blasting tv and constantly arguing and talking very loud. Great Lakes should really look into recommendations for stays.

6

Susan

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

No coffee in the morning. Housekeeping came by once, mid-afternoon, woke me from a nap.

6

Tiana

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It’s a Average cheap motel. But I didn’t like how our key card was always deactivated and we would have to go to get it reactivated. And the place is a little dated.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is largely negative: multiple reports of roaches or bedbugs, stained or dirty linens and bathrooms, and persistent odors. A few guests noted their rooms were clean.

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Waldo

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Towels and sheets were stained. Floor were stained. House keeping was unprofessional

2

Brady

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was full of cockroaches, service did not provide refund, and was very dirty

2

Alessandra

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I knew I signed up for a 2 star hotel but I did not realize I would be getting dirty towels, pillowcases with foot prints and a dirty shower.

2

Mariah

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Saw a roach in the bathroom. A dead rat by the office. And the overall smell everywhere sucked. Rooms are very outdated and kept badly. Towels were all stained and dingy.

2

Adriana

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property has really bad hygiene, restroom/bedsheets ect… literally did not want to keep sleeping in the bed Bcz the day after I would wake up with bites all over my legs arms/ and legs, really bad inconveniences, I do not recommend anyone staying here

4

Renee

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had roaches in it. The fridge didn't work, the air conditioner was loud.The back door to the building wouldn't open & the side door wouldn't close.

4

Gene

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Anyone off the streets could just walk in as the doors to the outside had no locks smoking or non smoking the whole place smells of smoke after you leave so will your things

2

Milton

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was horrible roaches everywhere

4

Juan

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Woke up with bed bug bites on fingers, toilet paper had stains on it, towels were visibly dirty and stained..

2

Patrick

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay was a nightmare. This hotel not only had cockroaches everywhere, but there were numerous long term residents who were constantly loud, loitering outside the building drinking alcohol and doing drugs, and coming and going all hours of the night. The hotel staff did nothing to quiet the parties because they were obviously just interested in the room rental income. I called and complained about how noisy it was numerous times, the staff’s reply was, “what can we do about it?”. I don’t know why, but the police showed up 2 times in 3 days. There was hair in my sink and bathtub from the previous occupants, along with cockroaches EVERYWHERE. It was absolutely disgusting. Beware! This place is a dump!

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Rooms

Rooms are very basic and dated; some guests found beds comfortable, but noise from other guests or outside was a recurring issue, and pillows felt insufficient to a few.

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Nicole

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So it was clean enough and bed was comfortable. Could have had a few more pillows. There were only 3. Just was noisy could hear music blaring all night outside. So a few times we woke up from that. Area also seems a bit shady definitely would make sure to be cautious going to and from your car. Staff were ok. Check in and out was easy.

2

Michelle

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had to leave early around 11:30 pm same day we checked in we couldn't take the banging of the doors outside our room

4

Ken

1 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Card reader on door not working on main entrance. Refrigerator was very loud, could not connect to wifi.

6

Kelly

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room looked drab it just did not look inviting at all Did not have hair dryer Did not have Kleenex

6

Latonya

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pillows were too small and there were only two per bed. Floors need work and the outside had people just standing between buildings. Not the best but not the worst either.

10

Charles

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Comfy bed, nice tv and a smoking room. What could be better?

4

Sol Elika

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was ok. No iron, no coffee pot. Had to ask for towels. Ice machine was not working. No snack bar, snack machine was not working. Room was never checked to be cleaned. Suspicious activities going on with people exchanging money in the hallway. One woman looked like she was on drugs with scabs all over her body. Drinking in the back of the premises.walked outside the second night and a man was bringing a woman inside who looked like she was under the influence. Room next door was blasting tv and constantly arguing and talking very loud. Great Lakes should really look into recommendations for stays.

2

Floyd

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was horrible! The smell of drugs all night, the loud noise like someone doing construction work ALL NIGHT! I DIDNT SLEEP UNTIL AFTER 6AM THEN HAD TO LEAVE AT 11. IT WAS HORRIBLE

8

Andrew

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As described. Basic room and shower.

6

Tiana

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It’s a Average cheap motel. But I didn’t like how our key card was always deactivated and we would have to go to get it reactivated. And the place is a little dated.

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Service

Service is inconsistent: some praise friendly, helpful staff and easy check-in, while others cite dismissive or unprofessional behavior, absent night staff, and poor issue resolution.

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Nicole

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So it was clean enough and bed was comfortable. Could have had a few more pillows. There were only 3. Just was noisy could hear music blaring all night outside. So a few times we woke up from that. Area also seems a bit shady definitely would make sure to be cautious going to and from your car. Staff were ok. Check in and out was easy.

6

Shauntel

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok for an last minute booking,he gave me a ground floor room because I told him that I couldn't walk up the stairs! I appreciate the microwave and fridge in the room, and the ice machine was excellent! I would stay there again.

2

James

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You get what you pay for. Its cheap but staff was dismissive, area was unsafe, smells heavily of weed and cigarettes, rooms where unclean, housekeeping came in while I was still booked in and attempted to take my beer, poured out my energy drink. Also dont order food while here, door dash or others will steal it.

2

Latonja

5 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,329 nights

One we got there at 8:30 pm we waited i the lobby for over a hour. When she finally came she was drunk. She started cussing at us because of the fact we have been waiting so long. She had a nasty attitude and kept walking upon me and my daughters threatened up . Also took the stand like she wanted to fight us. The roo. Was nasty and that morning when we finally got up their was four big roaches. We we were out of their. I talked to some at the front desk. I haven't heard back from them. But I will be calling at 11am today central standard time. This place is the worst. I have stayed here many times in the past. They will never ever get my business. I have also told family and friends to never go there. I wouldn't sent my worst enemy there. I really would like like my money returned from this place the . The health department really needs to go their also. Also the city of waukegan. Also expedia should really look into if they really want to do business with people and a company like this. This property is terrible

10

jimmy

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

2

patrick

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property has ROACHES. The rooms smell like cigarette smoke and the staff leaves at night time so don’t expect any help with your amenities or hygiene products. Lord forbid you have a issue with your room key

10

BRADLEY

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean with friendly people

2

Fontaine A

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I made the reservation on Expedia originally for a 1 bed (in error) and tried to change it to 2 queens. Expedia app stated I needed to contact the motel and make the change. I spoke with the motel and was told that just inform them that I want to change the room size they can do it at the desk, no price change. I arrived at the location, the representative tells me he cannot make the change and charges me for a SECOND reservation for $104. The room had roaches.

10

Concepcion

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

2

Patrick

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay was a nightmare. This hotel not only had cockroaches everywhere, but there were numerous long term residents who were constantly loud, loitering outside the building drinking alcohol and doing drugs, and coming and going all hours of the night. The hotel staff did nothing to quiet the parties because they were obviously just interested in the room rental income. I called and complained about how noisy it was numerous times, the staff’s reply was, “what can we do about it?”. I don’t know why, but the police showed up 2 times in 3 days. There was hair in my sink and bathtub from the previous occupants, along with cockroaches EVERYWHERE. It was absolutely disgusting. Beware! This place is a dump!

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Location

Location draws safety concerns from several guests, citing loitering and late-night activity; one noted convenience to Naval Station Great Lakes and nearby stores.

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Nicole

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So it was clean enough and bed was comfortable. Could have had a few more pillows. There were only 3. Just was noisy could hear music blaring all night outside. So a few times we woke up from that. Area also seems a bit shady definitely would make sure to be cautious going to and from your car. Staff were ok. Check in and out was easy.

2

Shanetta

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Blood stains on the bathroom walls and floor Crackheads and dopefeins all through out the motel. The police get called everyday Just down right horrible

2

Cheyenne

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yeah this is a dope hotel i shouldn't have trusted, I seen a drug deal go down while we was entering the buildimg after getting room key. 10 out 10 wont stay here again. If i coulda found a different hotel after checking in here i would have unfortunately nothing was avaliable near by.

4

Nancy

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

place was dirty and we did not feel safe there. There are people living there and shady is being nice, Drug deals going on in the parking lot.Our room window had been punched through by someone's fist and blood stain still on the window. Patched it up but the window should have been replaced. yes it is cheap, but would not stay there again. our cab driver also stated that it is not a good place to be. I feel we were lucky , I will never again stay anywhere without seeing the room before payment.

2

Mariah

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Saw a roach in the bathroom. A dead rat by the office. And the overall smell everywhere sucked. Rooms are very outdated and kept badly. Towels were all stained and dingy.

4

Adam

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bad area, dirty, late night noise and activity. Would never stay here again.

4

Sol Elika

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was ok. No iron, no coffee pot. Had to ask for towels. Ice machine was not working. No snack bar, snack machine was not working. Room was never checked to be cleaned. Suspicious activities going on with people exchanging money in the hallway. One woman looked like she was on drugs with scabs all over her body. Drinking in the back of the premises.walked outside the second night and a man was bringing a woman inside who looked like she was under the influence. Room next door was blasting tv and constantly arguing and talking very loud. Great Lakes should really look into recommendations for stays.

4

Gene

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Anyone off the streets could just walk in as the doors to the outside had no locks smoking or non smoking the whole place smells of smoke after you leave so will your things

2

Patrick

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay was a nightmare. This hotel not only had cockroaches everywhere, but there were numerous long term residents who were constantly loud, loitering outside the building drinking alcohol and doing drugs, and coming and going all hours of the night. The hotel staff did nothing to quiet the parties because they were obviously just interested in the room rental income. I called and complained about how noisy it was numerous times, the staff’s reply was, “what can we do about it?”. I don’t know why, but the police showed up 2 times in 3 days. There was hair in my sink and bathtub from the previous occupants, along with cockroaches EVERYWHERE. It was absolutely disgusting. Beware! This place is a dump!

10

Rachel

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Was close to the naval station .. was convinient for me .. and was tight next to the store and other t Restaurants

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Dining

Several reviews report no breakfast or lobby coffee; otherwise, little dining information is provided.

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James

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You get what you pay for. Its cheap but staff was dismissive, area was unsafe, smells heavily of weed and cigarettes, rooms where unclean, housekeeping came in while I was still booked in and attempted to take my beer, poured out my energy drink. Also dont order food while here, door dash or others will steal it.

6

Stephen

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast, no coffee, neither in the room nor lobby. Door card didn’t work on the side of the hotel our room was on.

4

Sol Elika

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was ok. No iron, no coffee pot. Had to ask for towels. Ice machine was not working. No snack bar, snack machine was not working. Room was never checked to be cleaned. Suspicious activities going on with people exchanging money in the hallway. One woman looked like she was on drugs with scabs all over her body. Drinking in the back of the premises.walked outside the second night and a man was bringing a woman inside who looked like she was under the influence. Room next door was blasting tv and constantly arguing and talking very loud. Great Lakes should really look into recommendations for stays.

6

Susan

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

No coffee in the morning. Housekeeping came by once, mid-afternoon, woke me from a nap.

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1 $86	2 $82	3 $82	4 $81	5 $81	6 $91	7 $86
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Motel 6-Waukegan, IL

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