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    KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort (Gurnee, IL) {Review} {Coupon}

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    Disclosure:  I received a complimentary nights stay in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.

    One of my favorite staycations here in Chicagoland is staying at KeyLime Cove.  This past weekend my family and I along with my in-laws headed to Gurnee, IL  to stay overnight at the amazing Key Lime Cove Resort.  What is so amazing about it?  Basically everything you could ask for in an affordable family-friendly staycation, they have.  Huge indoor waterpark?  Check!  Restaurants?  Check! Spa services (for both adults and kids)?  Check!  Friendly staff?  Check!  Comfortable rooms?  Check!

    My family has been to KeyLime Cove at least once a year for about four years now and its somewhere we look forward to going to.  We decided to stay on a Friday to Saturday and while I was worried it would be crazy crowded since it was a weekend, it wasn’t.  The waterpark is so big that even though there are tons of people inside, they are spread out all over.  We for so fortunate that even though we arrived around 1:30 PM our suite was ready.  We arrived early because you can start using the waterpark even if your room isn’t ready yet, but it is of course nicer to check in and put your stuff down in the room right away.

    We checked into a suite that sleeps up to eight, with two bedrooms, sofa sleeper, balcony, two bathrooms and a small kitchen area (mini-fridge, microwave, countertop and table.)

    Here are some pictures of our room:

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    Two bathrooms:

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    Oh and we even had a Pirate Hunt setup for us by Key Lime Cove, my kids absolutely loved all the clues everywhere!

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    The 65,000 sq. foot waterpark is broken down into separate areas and like I mentioned its spread out so you don’t feel how crowded it is.  There is a kiddie slide area with gate that closes to keep the kids in, a wave pool, lazy river, basketball pool, kids water fun area with tons to do, four big slides, and even a hot tub.  We did almost a little of everything this time, but in all of our visits we have taken advantage of everything they offered.

    I didn’t get as many pictures as I would have liked inside the waterpark, but here are some (sorry they are not as good, they were taken with our :

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    In addition to the waterpark there is also a kids area called Leapin’ Lizards which has hourly free activities as well as you can just pop in any borrow a game like Chess or Monopoly to play.  In the past we have spent hours in here just unwinding from swimming.  There are crafts you can buy to complete as well, but the free activities offered I think are a huge bonus.  To me it is something that adds to your stay and is a shame if you can’t take advantage of.

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    Right outside the waterpark, there is a huge arcade for kids (and adults of course.)  I say huge because I have seen other hotel arcades be like a handful of games, but this one really is huge.  There are video games, ticket games and small ride on attractions for toddlers.  There is even a few lane bownling alley game!

    Bunch of cars connected you can drive, I didn’t want to take a picture of strangers so I just got the sign:

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    I will say the one thing I most look forward to at KeyLime Cove is the ice cream.  Yes the ice cream.  They have an amazing old fashioned feeling ice cream parlor with my favorite flavors in the whole world:  Superman and Birthday Cake.  Yum!  Super affordable too!

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    Oh and here is my favorite part, you can charge everything on this bracelet, its your admission to the waterpark and its your room key!  No need to carry anything with you!

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    For mealtimes there are a bunch of restaurants, including quick serve and sit down.  We like the sit down restaurants for dinner and have never had a problem.  I will say though this time when we went my poor 7 year old threw up literally all over the table and floor as soon as we sat down so I didn’t get to enjoy it but the rest of my family did.  Not sure where that whole illness came from, but it was nice that we were just in a restaurant downstairs from our room rather than having driven somewhere.  I felt so bad though for the other restaurant patrons, staff and my family who had to witness it and smell it.  Oh and I do want to add that all the staff that helped us went above and beyond when it comes to allergies.  My youngest son has all nut/egg allergies.  One staff member went in back and photocopied the ingredients off the box and another even changed out the oil for the french fries in case of cross-contamination.  The chef even came out to talk to our table my husband said, I missed it will taking care of my sickie.

    Overall, we have done both a weekend and just an overnight, both times have been great.  Even this time with my boys getting sick (yes my other one got sick overnight) they still said they had an awesome time.  We made the most out of our time there and promised a return trip. We were even able to get a late check-out of noon (its usually complimentary and available unless your room is reserved for early-check-in.)  I am so happy we were able to get a good 5-6 hours in of swimming and fun before my oldest son got sick.  No complaints here and we will definitely be going back.

    Goodbye Key Lime Cove, until next time!

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    VISIT: Check out the KeyLime Cove website for upcoming events and coupons/specials!  Don’t forget to check out the great coupon code below I have to offer!

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    WIN IT:  (1) US winner will receive a $50 Gift Card to KeyLime Cove (Gurnee, IL)

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    2. Torsten says

      This looks like great fun – but I can’t stop thinking about keylime pie now!!!

      Great posts – I’ll be reading more on Twitter!

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    11. Ronda Patrick says

      What a tough choice!!! I know I would like to see my kids go down that yellow slide (we call it the toilet bowl slide). 🙂

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    27. Jill K says

      My daughter has been begging me for 2 years to go to Key Lime Cove! We live only about 20 minutes away. The first thing we would be doing is going swimming!

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    30. Fredricka Jackson says

      This would be a great mini getaway, especially with the rough winter we’ve had here in Chicago. First thing I’d do is try out all the different restaurants they offer here with the tropical foods and drinks (food is one of the best parts!) and of course trying out all of the water slides! This place

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    34. Julie says

      My favorite would be the water park, so that would be the first thing I did. Thanks for the review. Even if I don’t win, It will be on my list of things to go to.

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    41. Joelee says

      We went to Keylime last year for spring break and had a blast! My kids loved the wave pool, and I am sure it would be our first stop on a trip back 🙂

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    48. Jennifer luna says

      Thanks for the info I have never been there and look forward to going. Great pics too!! And sorry for your son feeling ill..

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    52. Kendra nichols says

      I am not sure if this counts or not? We have never been to key lime cove!! We would love to try it out now that our kids are a little older & can enjoy it!

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    53. Tina Jimenez says

      Key Lime Cove is great! we were there for the first time last month and my little ones had a blast. We even came home with a hermit crab, our new family pet!

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    54. Sarah Hicko says

      We love Key Lime Cove !! The first thing we do after check in is race to the room to change and hit the waterpark. After the kids are good and tired we spend some time checking out the place, eating, then of course the arcade!

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    55. mashale castelli says

      We have only stayed here once in 2010. It was great. Loved the water park. I would love to take my son back now that he is a lil older.

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    59. Kerri says

      We go every year, too, and we recommend it to everyone we know! Our oldest is 8 and we are STILL enjoying every aspect of the resort.

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    62. Maria Ramos says

      I want to go to the Waterpark! It will help us forget about this dreadful weather that’s outside right now!

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    63. Lizz says

      That’s a hard question everything look like so much fun . We have never been to key lime cove but I think my kids will be running for the slides and wave pool .

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    65. Nicole G says

      Thank you for posting this post and this great offer! We have only been 1 time and would love to take the family back again.

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    66. June S. says

      Oh my goodness, I would do anything that my grandson wanted me to do here at this great place. This is not very far at all from where my brother lives in Round Lake Heights, IL. (awesome)

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    70. Anna says

      My kids would love this. They have been begging to go here. A spring break trip could be in order and this would help. Thanks for running this contest!

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    73. Gena says

      It all looks so fun. I just drove by there tonight and thought, “We really need to go there sometime!”
      –Gena

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    74. kj skib says

      I have heard so many cool things about this place from my students. A short drive and a ton of fun. I am sure we would walk around and check out the pools and the hotel.

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    79. Alina Hahn says

      Relaxing in the lazy river with my husband and son! We definitely could use some relaxing and stress free time!

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