Chestnut Mountain Resort

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds
Sports bar
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL, 61036
  • Place, Chestnut Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Two Queens

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Ski resort with 2 restaurants and ski-in/ski-out access
Ski into Chestnut Mountain Resort, where you can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge and take a dip in an indoor pool.
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.

Chestnut Mountain Resort's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chestnut Mountain Resort. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Sunset Grille
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a gift shop, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes mini golf, ski-in/ski-out access, and ziplining
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Chestnut Mountain Resort and 13 minutes by car from Mississippi River
Have fun with onsite winter activities, including downhill skiing and snowboarding and in warmer months, enjoy mountain biking and ziplining. Conveniences like ski storage, skiing lessons, and ski equipment rentals allow you to spend less time with logistics and more time on the slopes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the resort's bar.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. Public spaces have free WiFi. This ski resort also offers an indoor pool and ski passes. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Galena resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, helped me with last minute booking and everything went smoothly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property. Although this stay was only for one night to celebrate our sons birthday, it offered a great location to access amenities that we love in Galena, while also offering wonderful on site activities for us to fill up our day of celebrating with. Staff was friendly, food was good, room was clean, and beds were comfy. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

N

Really beautiful views and fun activities for families. Zip line, alpine slide and bike trails look like fun. Charming old fashioned decor. Our room has issues with toilet and air conditioning making floor soaking wet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leanette

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hardik

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Should have elevator
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

MARIA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place is definitely very very outdated when you walk in you get an old people home mixed w humidity smell. Hotel is very very outdated. The pull out bed mattress had holes and springs sticking out could not use it. I would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Beds comfy. Pool and hot tub were nice! Restaurant food was okay. A little pricey but you do get good portions and it is convenient. We did the alpine slide that was fun!! Mini golf was good too. Beautiful views of the river. Charming place. Has a small arcade in the basement. Only drawback if you stay on upper floors is that there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They have a lot of summer activities on the property which make for a great getaway. Close to Galena as well for shopping, history, and restaurants. The only two issues with the property are that it is a little old and has some wear in areas, but really not a big deal. The major issue my wife and I had were the comfort of the beds and pillows though, we just couldn't really get a good nights sleep. We won't be returning because of that, but I think it's kind of a subjective thing and others may not have that experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, lunch and dinner was amazing
Sunset on the terrace
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacinth Glo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Good for families and friends. Nice view and lots of activities to do. Thumbs up!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No exercise room. Game room needs something different, like a pool table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fan, Hattiesburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful property

Excellent staff! Very friendly. The views were wonderful. There is no elevator. I missed that when reserving my room. Lots to do on property. The hotel is showing age and could use an update.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Nice resort, aged, no elevator. Basic but all you need if you want to be active and out doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly , accommodating and helpful staff. Great food and service. Excellent ambiance and comfortable atmosphere . Will be back again and soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Weekend Trip For 2

The place was a bit dated, carpets were a bit rough, but if you’re not super picky and just looking for a great place to take your family or significant other to spend quality time this is a great spot. Pool is deep and indoors which is great. The outdoor slide 100% is as fun as it looks. Gf and I enjoyed the Eagle ride too. Our upgraded room was spacious. I wish I knew about the $150 or so hold that the hotel puts on your card at check in, but I do like that they let you credit it toward their restaurants and other services they offer. The dinner restaurant on premise is overpriced in my opinion, breakfast and lunch are priced well through. Keep in mind for all of this that we went during the summer and the resort is aimed for winter guests I’m assuming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a relaxing and charming place for the entire family. They are operational all year round.Their restaurant offered delicious foods and overlooking an awesome view of the Mississippi River. Their staffs are friendly and accommodating. Though they don’t have elevators, it’s not too bad coz their stairs are short and easy to climb. They have a decent-sized pool with dry sauna and hot tub. A great relaxation spot indeed! Outside they have a great scenery for walking, mini Golf course. And for adventure seekers,Skiing (winter Season), the Ski Lift, Alpine Slide and the Soaring Eagle zipline.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025