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Chestnut Mountain Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly slopeside fun with 2 restaurants

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Front of property
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Sports bar
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Chestnut Mountain Resort is your gateway to mountain adventures. Start with a full breakfast, then explore hiking trails, zipline through trees, or visit the garden and playground. After outdoor fun, enjoy in-room WiFi or relax by the indoor pool with sun loungers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Two Queens

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • 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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Galena is home to Chestnut Mountain Resort. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge, while Grant Home and West Street Sculpture Park are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing.
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Map
8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL, 61036

What's nearby

  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve - 14 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 18 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Grant Home - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 29 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Top Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prost - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪The Summit Food & Spirits - ‬1 min walk

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 offering ski-in/ski-out access, downhill skiing, and ski passes. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and American cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking, ecotours, and snowboarding. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Chestnut Mountain Resort feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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

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

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?

Check-out 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 close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Mississippi River and Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Miguel

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

6/10 Okay

Steve

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

10/10 Excellent

May

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

4/10 Poor

Lisa

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kalkeyliuss

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hardik

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

2/10 Terrible

Augustine

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

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

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

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

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

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

Astrid

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

8/10 Good

Dafina

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tirunelveli

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

Raquel

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

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