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Chestnut Mountain Resort

Chestnut Mountain Resort
Chestnut Mountain Resort – Galena, IL
Chestnut Mountain Resort – Galena, IL
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Chestnut Mountain Resort

Located near the Village Ski Center, this hotel is 8 miles from downtown Galena and offers views of the Mississippi River, on-site dining options and an indoor pool. Free WiFi and free parking are available. Every room at Chestnut Mountain Resort includes a cable TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms also offer a seating area and view of the river. This resort has lodging conveniently located near the slopes, a ski/snowboard school and ski & snowboard rental on-site. Ski equipment hire is available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant or grab a drink at the bar. A mini-golf course, children’s playground and hot tub are all available at the resort. There is also a gift shop on-site. Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum is 6.8 mi from Chestnut Mountain Resort, while J Dubuque Monument is 9.9 mi away. Belvedere Mansion and Galena Historic District are both less than 7 miles away from the resort.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Older building and rooms. Bed was ok, shower was ok, everything was just OK. Food at restaurant was not very good. No flavor walleye, burnt tasting large pretzel, flavorless omelets, burnt english muffins. Pool and hot tub were very dirty. Over priced for what you get, room and food.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean room but a bit outdated

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We loved all the activities and the views. Highly recommend visiting for the amenities. The place was very clean and very affordable. Only thing I wish they do is update the rooms. It is very dated even having some brighter colors to help brighten the room would be helpful.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Our server we had at breakfast on Saturday 8/8 does not enjoy her job...we had to ask for many things due to her not bringing them to the table

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Outdated but in the loveliest way. The pool was warm and had a perfect view. We felt disconnected from our day to day life here. We can’t wait to come back.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Although I was there in the summer I feel it is much more a winter destination. Had dinner in the restaurant three night and the food was excellent.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very nice

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    No complementary breakfast even though isays it is.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Excellent

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very clean and maintained. Pool and hot tub were exceptional and Alpine slide is a must!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It's not fancy but any means. It's an older property. There's nothing really around you so you have to either eat on property or go somewhere else. But the food on property is pretty poor but expensive. The food is so bad that it ruins your day.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The amenities are very nice. The outdoor view is beautiful, and the restaurant is very accommodating with the beautiful view.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful views A little outdated

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The rooms were very clean and spacious. The food was ok, and the drinks were average. If it hadn't been so hot, we would have gone into town for dinner and breakfast. But our servers were excellent and very attentive. It would have been great if the rooms had USB ports to charge battery packs.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Loved the pool and slide, place was clean and very comfortable. We were surprised there were no elevators. Would go back again

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room wasn't the best and the staff sounds very rude.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The property is clean and beautiful

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location is amazing. The views were so beautiful. We really enjoyed the boat tour they offer on weekends and the chair lift rides. The alpine slide was also a lot of fun, but one of our kids got hurt; sled ran off track and she got road rash on her shoulder, elbow and knee. The kids loved the pool, of course. The property is very quiet even though there were large groups and events happening. The staff is so friendly, welcoming and helpful. Because of the location, there is little to no cell phone service and the wifi is not capable of handling a lot of traffic. That was a challenge to work with since the majority of our activities during our stay was off property. So looking up times, locations, etc was difficult. Our room also did not have shampoo or conditioner. The bottles were not refilled prior to our stay. We had dinner at their restaurant, The Summit. We waited more than an hour to get our food. Our waitress disappeared during that time, then tried giving us multiple different excuses for the lack of service. We had to ask another staff member about the status of our order because people that were sat after us were served before us, and our waitress was no where to be found.

Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Mountain Resort

Does Chestnut Mountain Resort have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Chestnut Mountain Resort offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Chestnut Mountain Resort offer parking?
Yes, Chestnut Mountain Resort offers free parking on-site.
Does Chestnut Mountain Resort have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Chestnut Mountain Resort offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Chestnut Mountain Resort have a fitness center?
Chestnut Mountain Resort does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Chestnut Mountain Resort located, and how walkable is the area?
Chestnut Mountain Resort is located at 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036. With a Walk Score of 7, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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