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KeyLime Cove Resort and Water Park

3.5 of 5
1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031
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KeyLime Cove Resort and Water Park
Ranked #1 of 11 hotels in Gurnee
4.0 of 5 stars 298 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Key Lime(40)
  • Lazy river(30)
  • Great time(24)
  • Very clean(17)
  • Wave pool(17)
  • Hot tub(6)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(5)
  • Ice cream(5)
  • Little pricey(5)
  • Weekend getaway(4)
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USA
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Great small water park, with surprisingly good waterslides and very nice, large rooms. Key is visiting during a weekday, or off-season (it's open year-round, and always 82 degrees inside!). We visited with four parents, two grandparents, and four grandkids (3 months - 5 1/2), split between three rooms, and really enjoyed our time at the Cove. Military-discounted rooms were a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We will definitely go again!! We had a great time with our kids, the staff is very friendly and it felt like we were actually away on a vacation somewhere. There are a lot of activities to do and be a part of. I liked the extra things available (there is an addtl. cost) like the caricature drawing guy, the... More

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Chesterton, Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I am a returning patron to Key Lime Cove. My 2 and 6 year old LOVE this place. Great family fun for all ages. All of the staff is very friendly-Especially Rebecca for the ice cream shop on floor 2. She makes THE BEST banana split milk shake w/hot fudge!! TRY IT!! Also, we went on Mothers Day and my... More

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slumi, Manager at KeyLime Cove Resort and Water Park, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear Adam A, Thank you for choosing to visit KeyLime Cove on such a special occasion like Mother’s Day! It truly means a lot to all of us at KeyLime Cove when you take the time to share your experience with our future guests. Rebecca will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed the banana split milk shake! Thank you for... More

Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We enjoyed our stay very much. We have gone about 7 times in the last years and have to say this last trip we took last Mon-Wed was so much better thn any other time. Every time we have gone it has been packed but this time we went on a weekday and it was great. The breakfast buffet that... More

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slumi, Manager at KeyLime Cove Resort and Water Park, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear Cynthia F, Seven times! That’s key-riffic! We truly appreciate when guests return to visit us at our beach within reach and take the time to share their KLC experience on TripAdvisor. The weekdays are an awesome time to visit because you can often catch a great deal and maybe even get on the Hurricane Vortex a few extra times.... More

Elkhart, Indiana
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

By no means would we have chosen to spend a weekend in a place full of young families. But is was an extended family retreat weekend (thanks to the matriarch and her own birthday celebration present, to us!) and I must confess for us "older" folks we had a very good time. Of course it is very well suited for... More

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slumi, Manager at KeyLime Cove Resort and Water Park, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear Joedodger, Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! It sounds like our resort and crew impressed you and your extended family during your stay and we are thrilled! It truly means a lot to all of us at KeyLime Cove when you notice our waterpark safety, cleanliness and customer service. We are so happy that your stay... More

Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

we went to the IT to buy sweet and the 2 staff members " REBECCA AND ALIX" were FANTASTIC. More

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slumi, Manager at KeyLime Cove Resort and Water Park, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear Amanda_B_111271, Thanks for the shout out to Rebecca and Alix! We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with our Island Temptations crew. Have a splash-tastic day! Your friends at KeyLime Cove More

Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This wasn't our first visit to KLC...but it made for a memorable 5th birthday for our son. Love the kitchen sink sundae and Rebecca over at the Starbuck's cafe was sooooo nice!! More

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slumi, Manager at KeyLime Cove Resort and Water Park, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear TravelingKin, We love birthdays at KeyLime Cove and appreciate that you chose us to celebrate your son’s 5th birthday! The Kitchen Sink Sundae is a key-licious birthday treat. Thank you for sharing your KLC experience and for continuing to visit us! We hope to see you in the FUN-SHINE again soon! Have a splash-tastic day! Your friends at KeyLime... More

Matteson, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We love Keylime Cove, I take my daughter every spring break, and my Girl Scout Troop goes every year. This is a great place for family fun and not to far from home. Rooms are clean and spacious. The girls love it. Well be back and June. More

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slumi, Manager at KeyLime Cove Resort and Water Park, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear Lorie W, The Scout Troop Splash-tastic Overnight Getaway is an awesome opportunity for the scouts to “camp” out at The Cove. We love hearing feedback from the scout visits. Thank you for sharing and for giving KeyLime Cove the opportunity to accommodate you and your troop! We look forward to seeing you in the FUN-SHINE in June! Have a... More

Chicago, IL
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We inadvertently chose a grammar school spring break for trip to KeyLime Cove this year. The check in process was really my only complaint. There was a line extending almost to the entrance (maybe 50 guests) and there were only 3 check-in reps handling the check ins. This lead to a solid 30 minute wait standing in line. The hotel... More

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slumi, Manager at KeyLime Cove Resort and Water Park, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear Sun-man11, We are thrilled that you chose KeyLime Cove for your Spring Break getaway! Thank you for sharing feedback on your stay. The check-in process can take longer during peak times, such as Spring Break. However, your feedback on the check-in time will be forwarded onto our Front Desk Team so we can work on speeding up check-in for... More

Crown Point, Indiana, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We love Key lime cove. This is a great hotel & waterpark. Great value & clean rooms. We enjoyed all the kids activities & we all loved the waterpark. Something for everyone. Rebecca at the food shop was so great each day. We loved the kids spa and Pinkies pet maker. Will be back again next year. More

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slumi, Manager at KeyLime Cove Resort and Water Park, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear Kathy E, Thanks very much for this awesome feedback on your stay! You mentioned so many important points in your review – value, cleanliness, customer service, variety of activities and most importantly that you plan on returning! Thank you for giving KeyLime Cove the opportunity to accommodate you and your family and hope to see you in the FUN-SHINE... More

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Address: 1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031
Price range (per night):* RM516 - 757

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