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Chestnut Mountain Resort

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July

Explore the area

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8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL, 61036
  • Place, Chestnut Mountain Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard 2 Queen Beds

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Two Queens

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

About the area

Galena

A family-friendly stay in Galena awaits you at Chestnut Mountain Resort. You'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Chestnut Mountain Resort and 6.5 km (4 mi) from Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge. Highlights at this ski resort include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Sunset Grille, serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the resort's own lounge bar. With ski-in ski-out access, there's more time for downhill skiing and snowboarding and you'll find skiing lessons on site. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available at weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Galena resort, attractions include Mississippi River and Eagle Ridge Resort Golf.
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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

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪The Summit Food & Spirits - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪River Ridge Brewing - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Have fun with on-site winter activities, including downhill skiing and snowboarding, and in warmer months enjoy mountain biking and zip-lining. 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/cafΘ. 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
  • Games 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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 18 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
  • In-room cot
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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
  • Phone

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

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

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:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 18.00 per person

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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Chestnut Mountain Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chestnut Mountain Resort on 30 Jul 2026 start from NZ$191, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Yep, Chestnut Mountain Resort has a free self car park.

Does Chestnut Mountain Resort have a pool?

Chestnut Mountain Resort has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Chestnut Mountain Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Chestnut Mountain Resort is a hit with families.

Does Chestnut Mountain Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is available at weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

No, Chestnut Mountain Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tai-Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying off-season at the Ski Resort was an excellent experience. Clean, spacious room, good food, and got to enjoy the beautiful mountaintop view and scenic drives to/from downtown Galena.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and everything you need is at the resort. We had a blast can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski season was over so were given a very nice room with a great view. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, very clean, staff very nice and friendly. Will go again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and very beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast with helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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
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8/10 Good

stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice place to stay. Best part of my trip was staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very happy top to bottom!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very nice time we love it there will definitely come back just nice walking around and seeing the scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Merve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was terrible. It doesn’t worth $16.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loredana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were staying here for the three nights before Christmas this year and we had an amazing time so convenient for having a lodging with skiing. Also, the restaurant very good. The room was very spacious and very clean. Service good as well. Definitely we will come back and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Vicenta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has the most beautiful views. Very peaceful !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful stay! Staff friendly. Views breathtaking. Everything was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing sunset views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daisy

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