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Chestnut Mountain Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly slopeside fun with 2 restaurants

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

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
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪37 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
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
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 25 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 37 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Q Casino - 40 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Off Shore Bar & Grill - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪River Ridge Brewing - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬26 min drive

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
  • 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
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

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.

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. 485 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

4/10 Poor

Traci

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Floor needed to be vacuumed, tv didn't come in clear. Beds uncomfortable, no decent toiletries. Overall, would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene and Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the activities and the fact itsout in the middle of nowhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No elevator have to carry luggage upstairs . Carpet through out resort is disgustingly filthy . Hallways smell of nasty carpet ! Coffee in lobby horrible . Bed had no fitted sheet had a flat sheet talked in exposing a worn out. Disgusting mattress pad . Sink was very low for like a small child along with the toilet just not a very pleasant day. Employees were fine and working hard, but obviously the place was in a shambles and nothing they can do to fix it even though they were cleaning best, they could all dirt on top of older dirt . If you plan on commuting from town back to resort at night, it’s a very dangerous dark winding road beware.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was great. The room would have been fine without the flies inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be updated. The scenery is beautiful but the hotel itself is extremely dated and run down. For the price you pay, more things should be included.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Etta Marie Maidak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Our Anniversary Get Away

Well! first ! Even Tho it was family owned; they should had help with our/guest luggage.. And! OH! My The Beds felt like there was a body in the mattress itself! had to lay on one side of the other or you roll one way or the other... OH! my The Sheer curtains on the window, well they were also shredded, torn at where they closed at... But! The plus side! Their restaurant was very good the food, service... The Outside Events were really really fun! Would go back for all they had going ... Outside
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

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