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Chestnut Mountain Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly ski-in/ski-out resort with 2 restaurants

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL, 61036
  • Place, Chestnut Mountain Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪25 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, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard King Bed

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

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

Standard 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Two Queens

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

About the area

Galena

Near the slopes.At this Galena resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chestnut Mountain Resort and 6 miles (10 km) of Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge. Mississippi River and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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 - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Summit Food & Spirits - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪River Ridge Brewing - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Off Shore Bar & Grill - ‬63 min drive

About this property

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Family-friendly ski-in/ski-out resort with 2 restaurants
Have fun with onsite winter activities, including downhill skiing and snowboarding and in warmer months, enjoy mountain biking and ziplining. 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/café. 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
  • Game 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 hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property 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
  • Cribs (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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each 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

Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a short getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Every thing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was super welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The facilities are definitely outdated and need some updating
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian Dave

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicenta, Crestwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has the most beautiful views. Very peaceful !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All wonderful; that simple!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was an adorable little resort with alot of stuff to do. Perfect little place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was buffet and somewhat greasy. We had hoped there would be fire pits outside to enjoy fall on the grounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable stay. The pool was warm and very relaxing; the hot tub and sauna both worked fine. Although not complimentary, the breakfast at the Summit Restaurant was excellent. Beautiful views of the Mississippi River from the west balcony of the hotel. Very nice! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay for the weekend with friends. The property could use a refresh with some updating. The outdoor patio area with views were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lakambini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was small portions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the view on the terrace with our drinks and
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025