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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
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Sports bar
Indoor pool, sun loungers
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
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 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
(8 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
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Off Shore Bar & Grill - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Prost - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Top Cafe - ‬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

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

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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