Chestnut Mountain Resort

Property class: 3
Galena ski-in/ski-out resort with ski storage and ski rentals

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With ski-in/ski-out access, Chestnut Mountain Resort allows you more time for downhill skiing and snowboarding, plus you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mississippi River. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Sunset Grille, one of 2 restaurants, which serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Ski passes, storage, rentals, and lessons are also available. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Ski rentals and lessons
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $119
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a patterned bedspread.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a lamp.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery.

Standard King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a patterned bedspread.

Standard 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a patterned bedspread.

Standard Two Queens

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL, 61036

What's nearby

  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Grant Home - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Dowling House - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 24 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Country Store - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪riverview hotel - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Off Shore Bar & Grill - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Moore Local - ‬65 min drive

About this property

Chestnut Mountain Resort

  • With ski-in/ski-out access, Chestnut Mountain Resort allows you more time for downhill skiing and snowboarding, plus you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mississippi River. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Sunset Grille, one of 2 restaurants, which serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Ski passes, storage, rentals, and lessons are also available. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 43 units

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Boat tours
  • Ziplining
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Ski passes
  • Downhill skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski storage
  • Ski rentals
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Sunset Grille - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Mountain Top Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
The Summit - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 24 2026 to November 27 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Ski facilities
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

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Chestnut Mountain Galena

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Frequently asked questions

Does Chestnut Mountain Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Chestnut Mountain Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Chestnut Mountain Resort and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding and return when the snow melts for mountain biking and ziplining. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and segway rentals. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and American cuisine.

What's the area around Chestnut Mountain Resort like?

Chestnut Mountain Resort is located a short 3-minute walk from Chestnut Mountain Resort. Travelers love the resort's prime location.

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Reviews

Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant served excellent food with great service and beautiful views. (43 reviews)
  • The pool was warm, big, clean, and enjoyable with a great view. (18 reviews)
  • The pool, hot tub, and sauna were warm, relaxing, and exceptional. (4 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Clean rooms , average food, parking great and price average.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful, scenic property. I was able to check in early, the restaraunt was excellent with views that can’t be beat! I will return!
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8/10 Very good

We had a really good stay here. The hotel is older but has lots of activities and amenities. It was well taken care of and the staff was very helpful. The food and the views were fantastic. Will be back!
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8/10 Very good

The front desk ladies were very helpful with us making plans for our stay, where to go in town, and how to use the amenities at the resort. It was a beautiful view and a peaceful atmosphere.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this area and the resort property is humming with nature. The hotel is alright but we had crickets in our room so it was good that I had earplugs.
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10/10 Exceptional

We visited off the season and it was a great place to stay at even in Spring! Beautiful, peaceful and great views!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views and comfortable rooms. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Loved the activities available for summer.
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8/10 Very good

Great service. Let us check in 4 hours before because we arrived early and were tired. Rooms are on smaller side, but are clean and beds are medium firm, which is what i like. Room service was good as well. Plenty of fun activities for kids and adults alike. Overall satisfied and will visit again.
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

The stay was nice and quiet! The resort amenities were fun but very expensive . The overall hotel and room was musty/dry smelling, I think it was from the carpets. The decor and style is very old and nothing is updated. If you just need a decent place to stay where you aren’t going to spend all your vacation time it will do the job. Staff was pleasant for the most part.
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4/10 Fair

Entire property is worn and dilapidated. Room smelled old and musty. Carpeting worn and dirty. Front desk staff very kind and helpful. Breakfast food was mediocre but staff was excellent.
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6/10 Good

The place is very outdated. The breakfast buffet was overpriced for what you were offered. Staff was wonderful, just did not need them
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10/10 Exceptional

Good scenic viewpoints closeby
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and everything you need is at the resort. We had a blast can’t wait to go back!
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10/10 Exceptional

We were just off season so the attractions were not open, but we had a great time hiking the ski slopes. It was May so they were just steep grassy hills but great cardio! The landscape was beautiful! The restaurant on site was excellent and we had the same waitress each time we visited. She was wonderful!
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10/10 Exceptional

Ski season was over so were given a very nice room with a great view. Staff was very friendly
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6/10 Good

Staff was wonderful.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, good breakfast with helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

This is one of our favorite family vacations. Everything you need is in one place - great slopes to ski at, wonderful accommodations and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Was clean and very beautiful.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was an adorable little resort with alot of stuff to do. Perfect little place to visit
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Nice place to stay. Best part of my trip was staying here.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, and the staff were friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

We LOVED everything about staying here for the past 2 nights. The food from the restaurant was amazing at breakfast and lunch, the staff is beyond great and the skiing was AWESOME!!! We will definitely be back for years to come!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very nice time we love it there will definitely come back just nice walking around and seeing the scenery