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Chestnut Mountain Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly slopeside fun with 2 restaurants

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Experience the charm of this traditional hotel, featuring balconies and terraces for outdoor spaces.
Patrons gather at the bar, enjoying drinks and conversation in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Swimmers can enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool surrounded by a wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table.
Relax on the outdoor terrace with scenic views of a body of water and forest.
Two queen-sized beds with matching headboards and a large flat-screen TV on a stand.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a serene space with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and a framed forest scene.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a geometric patterned bedspread.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a geometric patterned bedspread.

Standard Two Queens

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two double beds with matching headboards and footboards, a wooden desk, and a window offering a view of the outdoors.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a geometric patterned bedspread.

Standard 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard King Bed

Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and TV, surrounded by lush views.

Standard King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL, 61036

What's nearby

  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Grant Home - 19 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 29 min drive - 28.5 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 resort
A terrace, mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Chestnut Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this resort, which offers ski-in/ski-out access, downhill skiing and ski passes. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and American cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking, ecotours and ziplining. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Chestnut Mountain Resort feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and cots/infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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.
Cots 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
  • Cots (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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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Chestnut Mountain Galena
Chestnut Mountain Resort
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Frequently asked questions

Does Chestnut Mountain Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Chestnut Mountain Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chestnut Mountain Resort located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out resort in Galena is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Chestnut Mountain Resort and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Mississippi River and Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

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

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, lunch and dinner was amazing
Sunset on the terrace
Stayed 1 night 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

Jacinth Glo

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

May

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and Beautiful sunset
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Gina

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

8/10 Good

Justin

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

4/10 Poor

MARIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Marilyn

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

8/10 Good

Farida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When reserve from expedia it said free breakfast. Not true, and it is disappointing, musleading information. Over than that the place is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Astrid

Liked: Amenities
Clean, fairly comfortable, and very convenient to stay on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil setting near Galena

Great resort close to Galena and wineries. Friendly staff and good food at decent prices. Rooms were clean but not fancy but overall worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dafina

Nicely positioned resort on the ski slopes. Ideal for a weekend getaway for families
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is outdated. No elevator. Got a premier room- don’t bother- old and dirty- view was another roof. Would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to visit with the family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yasser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like how they have a restaurant and very convenient to get to the activities on the Resort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Skyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing we rode the mountain all day and got to relax in the pool and hot tub with a beautiful view! Beds were 10\10 comfort and the breakfast in the morning was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Bed was comfortable and room was reasonably clean. Unfortunately had a bacon grease smell we could not get rid of. Ski area was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Beautiful view of the Mississippi. Every meal was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

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