With a stay at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mississippi River and Chestnut Mountain Resort. .This family-friendly resort is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve.
Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
Belvedere Mansion - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
Grant Home - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 25 min drive - 28.5 km
Getting around
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 63 min drive
Off Shore Bar & Grill - 63 min drive
The Country Store - 26 min drive
Prost - 65 min drive
Sunset Grille - 1 min walk
About this property
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Ski resort with 2 restaurants and ski-in/ski-out access
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.
Recreational amenities at the resort include ski-in/ski-out access and an indoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this resort, which also features an indoor pool. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Enjoy American cuisine at Sunset Grille, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
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.
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
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
Cot (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 lift
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
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Cot (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
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
Chestnut Mountain Hotel Galena
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Chestnut Mountain Resort Resort
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Chestnut Mountain Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Excellent staff! Very friendly. The views were wonderful. There is no elevator. I missed that when reserving my room. Lots to do on property. The hotel is showing age and could use an update.
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Karen
Travelled with partner
18 Jul 2025
Nice resort, aged, no elevator. Basic but all you need if you want to be active and out doors.
Friendly , accommodating and helpful staff. Great food and service. Excellent ambiance and comfortable atmosphere . Will be back again and soon!
Dan
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
15 Jul 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Weekend Trip For 2
The place was a bit dated, carpets were a bit rough, but if you’re not super picky and just looking for a great place to take your family or significant other to spend quality time this is a great spot. Pool is deep and indoors which is great. The outdoor slide 100% is as fun as it looks. Gf and I enjoyed the Eagle ride too. Our upgraded room was spacious. I wish I knew about the $150 or so hold that the hotel puts on your card at check in, but I do like that they let you credit it toward their restaurants and other services they offer.
The dinner restaurant on premise is overpriced in my opinion, breakfast and lunch are priced well through. Keep in mind for all of this that we went during the summer and the resort is aimed for winter guests I’m assuming.
It was a relaxing and charming place for the entire family. They are operational all year round.Their restaurant offered delicious foods and overlooking an awesome view of the Mississippi River. Their staffs are friendly and accommodating. Though they don’t have elevators, it’s not too bad coz their stairs are short and easy to climb. They have a decent-sized pool with dry sauna and hot tub. A great relaxation spot indeed! Outside they have a great scenery for walking, mini Golf course. And for adventure seekers,Skiing (winter Season), the Ski Lift, Alpine Slide and the Soaring Eagle zipline.