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Chestnut Mountain Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly slopeside fun with 2 restaurants

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Property grounds
Indoor wedding
Front of property
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Two Queens

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

Standard Two Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Galena

A family-friendly stay in Galena awaits you at Chestnut Mountain Resort. You'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Chestnut Mountain Resort and 6.5 km (4 mi) from Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge. Highlights at this ski resort include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Sunset Grille, serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the resort's own lounge bar. With ski-in ski-out access, there's more time for downhill skiing and snowboarding and you'll find skiing lessons on site. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available at weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Galena resort include Mississippi River and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Grant Park - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 25 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 37 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Off Shore Bar & Grill - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪River Ridge Brewing - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪The Summit Food & Spirits - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Family-friendly slopeside fun with 2 restaurants
Have fun with on-site winter activities, including downhill skiing and snowboarding, and in warmer months enjoy mountain biking and zip-lining. 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/cafΘ. 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.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Chestnut Mountain Resort offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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
  • Cots (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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Chestnut Mountain Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Yep, Chestnut Mountain Resort has a free self car park.

Does Chestnut Mountain Resort have a pool?

Chestnut Mountain Resort has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Chestnut Mountain Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Chestnut Mountain Resort is a hit with families.

Does Chestnut Mountain Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is available at weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

No, Chestnut Mountain Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was an adorable little resort with alot of stuff to do. Perfect little place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

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

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was buffet and somewhat greasy. We had hoped there would be fire pits outside to enjoy fall on the grounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable stay. The pool was warm and very relaxing; the hot tub and sauna both worked fine. Although not complimentary, the breakfast at the Summit Restaurant was excellent. Beautiful views of the Mississippi River from the west balcony of the hotel. Very nice! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay for the weekend with friends. The property could use a refresh with some updating. The outdoor patio area with views were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

8/10 Good

Lakambini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was small portions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

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

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the view on the terrace with our drinks and
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing sunset views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
.Provide USB ports in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerzy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful stay! Staff friendly. Views breathtaking. Everything was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Scenery
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Bensenville

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Selina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room they gave us had literally TWELVE flies on the small window in the room. So they moved us down a couple rooms. There weren’t any flies on the window when we got in there but we had to kill no less than TEN bugs throughout the short time we were in the room for the two nights we were there. There’s no elevator, so getting your bags to your room is a pain. There’s no housekeeping unless you ask. It’s not the price of Motel6, you’d think they’d reinvest some of the profit into upkeep of the property. Would not recommend and will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very ckean and spacious. Food is excellent! Very friendly staff.
Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are cleaned but dated. Food at breakfast was fine but limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a wonderful location and the veiws are amazing. Everyone at this resort were very polite, from the people at the desk, the maintence man, and the restaurant staff. We had a few minor issues that were easily and quickly resolved during our stay. Please note that this place does not have an elevator, and does have steps to the rooms. I would highly reccommend this hotel to others, but I would suggest taking out a few steps and putting up a ramp for better access, or even an elevator. Thank you for your hospitality during our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were lucky enough to get in to stay there during Oktoberfest in Galena. We got two rooms which I am sure were the last two available so they were not that big and did not have a view of the river and had small bathrooms. We had a good time there though. Enjoyed hiking around the trails in the area. Also took a ride on the alpine slide down to the river to ride the boat and rode the chair lift back up. Also played mini golf. Enjoyed the view of the river at breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel room was updated and clean. The bathroom was old but very clean. The hallway leading to the indoor pool was unacceptable. I understand if they aren't using the rooms down that hall anymore, but the carpetinf was filthy and coming up in spots and the hall needed paint. Luckily, the pool was clean and a nice temperature. The activities on property were very well run and the outside of the property was well kept and decorated. Some updates to the interior would make this an excellent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025