Chestnut Mountain Resort

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Front of property
Ski hill
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL, 61036
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Two Queens

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard King Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Galena

With a stay at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mississippi River and Chestnut Mountain Resort. .This family-friendly resort is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 27 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Off Shore Bar & Grill - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Richman's Cafe - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪River Ridge Brewing - ‬65 min drive

About this property

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Family-friendly slopeside fun with 2 restaurants
Chestnut Mountain Resort offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include ski-in/ski-out access and an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this resort, which also features an indoor pool. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Enjoy American cuisine at Sunset Grille, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
Sunset Grille - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Mountain Top Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
The Summit - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 16 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Mountain Top Cafe
  • Sunset Grille
  • The Summit

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat tours
  • Downhill skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowboarding
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9.00 to 16.00 per person
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Chestnut Mountain Galena
Chestnut Mountain Resort
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Chestnut Mountain Hotel Galena
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Chestnut Mountain Resort Resort
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Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1057 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

IOANNIS

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jaimuthukumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was okay no room service though we stayed for 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dale, Milford

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fun stay at Chestnut Mountain Resort. The facility is out dated and has an old feel, but our room was tidy. The bathroom was very small. We had a family gathering over the weekend. Several of us went skiing and had a good time. The rest of us played games. The large gathering room closed when the ski hill closed. We were disappointed because we wanted to continue to play games after skiing. We had a large group and needed tables to play our games. The lady that told us the room was going to close was very rude and demanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dafina

Travelled with family and small children
Nicely positioned resort on the ski slopes. Ideal for a weekend getaway for families
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very rundown and the room smelled of disinfectant. The hostess in the restaurant was very unprofessional and rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick ski trip
The resort was great for skiing in and out. Overall the staff was friendly and helpful. The property does not have an elevator making it hard to bring luggage and ski equipment upstairs. The building overall and the room we stayed could use some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Cedar Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay again
Great experience with great service and amenities. Will come again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place offers disc golf! Another wonderful option to enjoy the outdoors for free. They charge rental fee for the disks if you forget to bring your set but; otherwise, FREE to play! Meander thru their part of Illinois with the fall colors as your backdrop. Have the Mississippi River on your right the sun on your left and the wind blowing behind you! It is heaven. We'd go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vannessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah, Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view of the river from the room and the area for hiking to the river. Coming in the fall for the colors was perfect. It’s a short drive to Galena. The restaurant on site was good and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Get-a-way
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Travelled with group
The most outdated bathroom and entire lobby ever experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Judy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The entire lodge is dated and run down!!!!! My first room had 6 visible bugs crawling around the ceiling. My second room had even more!!!!!! Mary at the receptionist desk was wonderful. When she was off, the other two were worthless and quite unfriendly!!!! I would NOT recommend this place to my worst enemy!!!!!!!! Nothing in downtown Galena was available for the dates we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome!
Awesome in all aspects!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort in Galena IL
The ski resort is beautiful in the fall with the trees changing. Having a drink on the deck looking over the Mississippi was special. It’s an older resort; we had to go down several stairs then up a few stairs to get to our room. The toilet and sink are very low. As older people, one using a cane, these issues caused some barriers. No elevator. I should have asked for another room , but the room was spacious, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024