See all properties
Save

Waterfront Hotel and Marina

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in McHenry with a marina
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Waterfront Hotel and Marina

Exterior
Exterior detail
Reception
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
3309 North Chapel Hill Road, Johnsburg, McHenry, IL, 60051-2919
  • Petersen Park Beach
    9 min drive
  • McCullom Lake
    9 min drive
  • Jet Funn
    13 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    47 min drive

Room options

View all photos for RiverView Queen

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

RiverView Queen

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Exterior

Hampton Inn McHenry

Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (714)
The price is AU$228
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hampton Inn McHenry

About the area

McHenry

Waterfront Hotel and Marina puts you in the centre of McHenry, 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from McBark Dog Park and 6.2 km (3.8 mi) from Volo Bog State Natural Area. Highlights at this hotel include a marina and in-room balconies. .This hotel offers a terrace, a picnic area and express check-in. Plus you'll find express check-out and a television in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this McHenry hotel include Moraine Hills State Park and Petersen Park Beach.

What's nearby

  • Petersen Park Beach - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 15 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Wilmot Mountain - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 31 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • McHenry Station - 8 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Half Time Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buddyz Pizza - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Waterfront Hotel and Marina

Riverfront hotel in McHenry with a marina
Waterfront Hotel and Marina offers its guests a marina. Waterfront Hotel and Marina also features a terrace, a picnic area, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this McHenry hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Waterfront Hotel and Marina offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 and Discover. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Hotel McHenry
Waterfront McHenry

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

Waterfront Hotel and Marina offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Hotel and Marina on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$131.26, 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 Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

Yep, Waterfront Hotel and Marina has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

The closest beach to Waterfront Hotel and Marina is Petersen Park Beach (4.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

No, Waterfront Hotel and Marina does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Waterfront Hotel and Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 379 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abelardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Loved the property being right on the water.Room was nice and clean..Slight patch work above our toilet in the ceiling was dripping..The vacant property next door would be a great hall as a suggestion.Unfortunately the bar and grill on the lower level of the hotel was closed from covid.Would love to see that reopen possibly..Marina was very nice also..Altho some docks are in need of repair.All together still enjoyed this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never Again
The room was dirty on check in, and was full of mold. Everything is dated but the water smelled like rust, the drains were all backed up and the carpet was sticky. If there was another place to go we would have checked out and gone there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit older but very clean! Was a great stay. It's right on the river. Quiet and relaxing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

britney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was closed for cleaning, had almost the whole place to ourselves
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

brenda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no restaurant as advertised lots of bugs in room.How do i get a refund
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nawal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waterfront hotel and Marina was obviously not a brand new property, but it was well maintained, clean, and very conveniently located for my purposes. There were plenty of nearby places to eat (or shop, if that's what was important). I'd consider returning if I ever go back to that area again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Bed was very hard and lumpy. Both of us have sore backs now.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at your hotel. Our room was clean and quiet. It does need painting, I have a friend that has a painting company. Contact me if you would like a fair estimate. It’s a slow time of year for them and I bet bet it could be done for a good price. Have a merry Christmas!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Heat did not work and patio door had a giant draft so room was freezing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Great service in a low budget hotel
It's funny how the pics on hotels.com always make the place seem so much nicer. I wasn't expecting a lot and in that way I wasn't really disappointed. The service though was top notch. I was really happy with the people I dealt with. I'm buying a house nearby and was just in the area for the home inspection so I'm sure I won't need a hotel for another night, but if I do it will be a different property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old and outdated hotel, not actually in McHenry. Instead it is in johsburg. That being said, there is a gas station a little ways away where you can get water or snacks as there is nothing to be had closer that 10-15 minutes away nor there. The balcony door did not close all the way and we listened to wet road noise all night that was even louder than the volume of passers by and their doors closing. It is not handicap accessible and smells of marijuana. There is only somebody available to assist between the hours of 9am and 8pm (I think it was that late.) Nobody to get help if there was a problem. No phones in rooms and our cell service was not the best if there would have been an emergency. Our room was terribly cold with temps being cold and wet for October 13-15. One gentleman there however was nice and helpful. The woman and other man, couldn’t have cared less. 90 days later and I’m still fighting for my stay stamps.Gggrrrrr
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Trudy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023