Chestnut Mountain Resort

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

About this resort

Situated in Iowa, this charming resort for $119 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Family-friendly slopeside fun with an indoor pool Ski into Chestnut Mountain Resort, where you can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge and take a dip in an indoor pool. 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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Ski in / Ski out

Garden

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

172.84 miles

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Chestnut Mountain Resort

4.1

Excellent(969 Reviews)

Resort in Iowa

3-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Garden, Pool and more

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About this resort

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Ski in / Ski out

Garden

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

172.84 miles

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(969 Reviews)

8.0

Feb 2024

Family fun at a fair price. Propert is a bit dated reasonably clean nice staff

10.0

Jan 2024

Great location

3.0

Dec 2023

Amazing and everyone was so nice.

5.0

Nov 2023

Our only complaint is that there are no elevators to get to and from the rooms. My wife has great difficulty negotiating stairs.

1.0

Nov 2023

Check in was wonderful. Dining we were asked to pay our bill because she was concerned of us leaving? Do they treat all guest like this? We ordered appetizers and a Bloody Mary. Waitress Never asked if we’d like to order anything else. I passed the bill back to her and stated we weren’t finished. We had planned on dinner. She took the bill got us a second drink brought the second bill with the drinks. And made the comment that she was concerned we would leave without paying. We’re guest in the hotel!

10.0

Oct 2023

Beautiful location on a mountain top with the view of Mississippi River and wooded rocks. Nice walking and biking trails, swimming pool with sauna and spa, restaurant with the bar. We had a room with the view, refrigerator and microwave. Friendly staff. They let us check-in early. Recommend!

5.0

Oct 2023

Had a terrific stay. Breakfast (add cost) was a delicious buffet. Views can’t be beat from the dining room. Property was well-maintained. Clean room. I will be back!

3.0

Oct 2023

Mixed experience. Service was so-so. Why start breakfast later than announced? 8am is already late. Why isn‘t the kitchen ready and are we asked to wait yet another 15 minutes? Cocktail at the bar was mediocre. The scenery outside is great. Dinner was fine. Wine was well priced and value for money.

5.0

Oct 2023

Beautiful property, muggy inside but the rooms were clean and staff was excellent. Homey feel to the resort.

4.0

Oct 2023

But the hallways had a musty unpleasant smell, as it has not been painted or the carpet changed for many years.

5.0

Oct 2023

We had a blast on the Alpine slides. Room and staff was great . The View of the Mississippi Valley was breathtaking.. All Good !!!!

4.0

Oct 2023

No elevator

5.0

Oct 2023

Absolutely gorgeous

5.0

Oct 2023

Staff was very friendly. Food/bar was excellent.

5.0

Oct 2023

I’ve been coming to Chestnut Mountain Lodge for 3 decades. It’s always a wonderful get away!

4.0

Sep 2023

I wish that we didn't have to pay for every single ride rather than it be more like a lift ticket where it was an all day ticket. It got pretty pricy. The activities themselves were fun and entertaining. The boat tour was informative and relaxing.

3.0

Sep 2023

The place was great, more the I expected, clean, confort. Great memories

3.0

Sep 2023

Very nice stay!

2.0

Sep 2023

This is a very dated resort. There were a lot of little things that could be improved to make it a much better experience. The front desk staff need to be more attentive when it's a busy time for check in or outs. I called the resort the day before our arrival to tell them we would be late, they asked if it was going to be after midnight and i explained it could be. That was going to be an issue! If we weren't going to be there before midnight we would lose our room! I had to wait till the manager got in and speak to her about it. This shouldn't have even been an issue because they weren't sold out and it was paid for. For the price, they could easily provide pastries or bagels for breakfast and still have a sit-down breakfast menu in the restaurant. The towel bar in the bathroom was loose and falling out. Hallways smelled. The room was clean, but it would have been nice to have a regular small table and chairs instead of a plastic chair. The sink faucet turned the wrong way The pool was nice, but the sauna didn't work. Also, they may want to periodically check on guests. There were people vaping , with glass beer bottles and one guy didn't want to swim but opened the outside door and then everyone was cold. The cleaning staff was awesome as was the waitress in the restaurant. All in all it was good but needs improvement.

5.0

Sep 2023

Jose and staff were awesome

4.0

Sep 2023

Been to galena in the past, First time staying here, would definitely go back. Staff was nice and helpful, room was clean,quiet and very comfortable. We took the Alpine slide down to take the boat ride on the Mississippi. Highly recommend both ! It's about a 20 minute drive to downtown galena, but the veiw from the hotel is beautiful, and watching the bald eagles and turkey vultchures flying around is amazing. P.S. you see the eagles better from the boat ride.

4.0

Sep 2023

Very family friend!

4.0

Sep 2023

We truly enjoyed our get away to Chestnut Mt Resort. There was peace and quiet, which is what we were hoping. The staff was courteous and friendly. Lots to do and see. We will be back.

2.0

Sep 2023

ROOMS ARE VERY OLD AND UNUPDATED, BATHROOM TO SMALL AND UNCONVINIENT

3.0

Sep 2023

The best thing about this property is the view!! This hotel is very outdated for $200.00 a night and I can’t figure out how they stay open with no elevators or handicapped doors at entrance.

3.0

Aug 2023

We spent one night as a couple and it was an amazing experience. The staff was very polite and there was so much to do there. Definitely recommend

4.0

Aug 2023

It is a charming hotel with awesome views. It was very quiet due to it being a ski resort and it's summer. It was a nice drive into town.

3.0

Aug 2023

Staff was very friendly and courteous. Room was clean and comfortable. The view of the Mississippi was outstanding.

3.0

Aug 2023

Lots of things to do. Out of town, which is nice and quiet!

3.0

Aug 2023

This is a fantastic location and so beautiful! It is only a 15 minute drive from Galena so going into town is still convenient. Although the restaurant on the property has great food! The boat tour was very informative and highly recommend! Needs a little bit of updating but loved our stay and will hopefully be back soon!

5.0

Aug 2023

This is a great, well established lodge with a stunning view! I don’t expect everything to be perfect, but it was pretty close. There were lots of fun activities to do at the lodge, which I thought was great in the summertime for a ski resort, plus you’re so close to the downtown area which offered even more. This was the perfect getaway for my family and I wish we stayed a little longer. (Next time!)

2.0

Aug 2023

This is an older resort. Our room was clean, but very small for 4 people, the sink and shower are tiny, no place to hang clothes or towels in the bathroom. The view is fantastic and the staff was all very nice and helpful. It was also quiet at night, which was nice. I did not realize this resort was 7.5 miles up a mountain (my fault) but plan for it to take about 20 minutes to get into the main part of town for food and shopping. Also driving up the mountain at night in the pitch black was not my favorite. This was a summer stay, so we enjoyed the cart sleds down the mountain and the view from the ski lifts, the boat ride on the river was great, and the restaurant was perfectly fine.

3.0

Aug 2023

For the level of hotels I normally stay in (average) this was just a great room, very spacious and comfortable, looked newly renovated and was just a great experience. The resort is absolutely fantastic and I’ve never seen such breathtaking views. I absolutely recommend this resort and hotel as highly as I possibly can. Extremely pleased.

3.0

Aug 2023

Old property with beautiful views!

5.0

Aug 2023

Beautiful view. Could use some updates as bathroom door and door knob were in rough shape. Comfortable beds.

5.0

Aug 2023

Good place to stay with a lot of fun activities at the resort. Only negative would be that there is no elevator so you have to lug your suitcase up the stairs.

2.0

Aug 2023

Could not get internet to work. Had no elevator and wife has bad knees and had to go up two floors ( I sent email prior to arrival that needed a room with few steps but obviously email disregarded and was too tired when arrived to argue) Also bed was very high to get up on.

5.0

Jul 2023

Lots of fun at your fingertips!

5.0

Jul 2023

Great views at sunset

5.0

Jul 2023

We enjoyed all the perks of the property, including the pool, mini golf, arcade, on-site restaurant, and also the alpine slide. So much fun! The room was great. Spacious, comfy and clean. Would definitely stay here again!

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Iowa?

The average price for a rental in Iowa is $132 per night. This rental is $13 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Chestnut Mountain Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Chestnut Mountain Resort. Enjoy the water!

Is Chestnut Mountain Resort pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Chestnut Mountain Resort

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Resort in Iowa

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Iowa?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Chestnut Mountain Resort pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Chestnut Mountain Resort?

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