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Chestnut Mountain Resort

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Sports bar
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Indoor pool, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
$132
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard King Bed

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard 2 Queen Beds

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Two Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Chestnut Mountain Resort

3-star Galena resort with 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.

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. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the resort's bar.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This ski resort also offers an indoor pool and ski passes. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Chestnut Mountain Resort is a smoke-free property.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Crib (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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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

Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

It was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great in this resort, coming back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tirunelveli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went in August. The alpine slide, zipline, mountain biking are all right outside the property. We bought the tickets at the property itself (not upfront online). There wasn’t much difference between the onsite price and the online price. Monday through Thursday, they have an unlimited alpine slide pass, which would be nice to get if you are there during those days of the week. I know some people have commented that this property “badly needs renovation”. I don’t necessarily agree with that. Yes, the walls and the hallway carpets are of old design (shades of dark brown), but except for one small area of the stairs, I did not notice any worn out carpets or walls. There is no elevator in the property. This was not a problem for us, but could be a problem for some. But the stairs are easy to climb, though. There is a Tesla destination charger on site, which was very helpful for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kalkeyliuss, Chicago

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Property was in much need of updating! Everything smells OLD. We stayed in the “premium” room. Aside from the nice view of the river, the room was very basic. Very small television that offered no channels at all. Luckily, I travel with my FireStick to help entertain my kid. The breakfast is overpriced for what you receive. Staff was friendly and polite!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Augustine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a strong urine odor in the hallway, the room was extra small for a family of four, no proper ventilation in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Antje

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma, Joliet

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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