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Waterfront Hotel and Marina

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring McHenry

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Exterior
Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Restaurant
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Volo Auto Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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

RiverView Queen

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

McHenry

City center stay.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find McBark Dog Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area. Moraine Hills State Park and Petersen Park Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Petersen Park Beach - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • McCullom Lake - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Volo Auto Museum - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Jet Funn - 13 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 15 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • McHenry Station - 8 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. 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

Hotel perfectly located for exploring McHenry
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 hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Exterior

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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

We should mention

  • One child 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

How close is Waterfront Hotel and Marina to the airport?

Waterfront Hotel and Marina is 30.2 mi (44-min drive) away from the Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Hotel and Marina on Apr 19, 2025 start from $77.0, excluding 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.

Does Waterfront Hotel and Marina have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waterfront Hotel and Marina.

How close is Waterfront Hotel and Marina to the beach?

This hotel is 4.2 mi (9-min drive) from Petersen Park Beach and 11 mi (18-min drive) from Jones Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront Hotel and Marina offer free breakfast?

Waterfront Hotel and Marina does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky Strike Gaming & Lounge (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Waterfront Hotel and Marina have a pool?

Waterfront Hotel and Marina does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront Hotel and Marina have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Waterfront Hotel and Marina to downtown McHenry?

Waterfront Hotel and Marina is 0.4 mi away from Johnsburg.

Waterfront Hotel and Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 401 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent room.

Very clean quiet comfortable room. Had some issues with wifi. Plenty of free parking. No restaurants close by. Staff is excellent. No breakfast offered.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair price for a fair room. Not Shangri-La. but I didn’t pay Shangri-La prices. Good deal for your money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Carlsbad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice little hotel nearby my family. Have stayed here many times. Gary at the front desk is great. Always calls me before arriving to confirm the reservation. Overall, a very convenient and economical place for me to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Enterprise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would definitely stay again

My stay was amazing! Very quiet and peaceful. Not much around but if you ask the employees try will be glad to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

It was great for an over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Checking in was really easy and the staff is very friendly. Room was alright some small improvements would be better bed, if they would clean the spider webs around the balcony, and the water had a very harsh metal smell. If you are only staying for a few days don't shy away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay… will def come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy bed and hot water. Over all nice stay with a great view of the river. Only complaint would be sliding glass doors need cleaned for a better view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was friendly. Property was quiet at night but not much around without driving. There isnt room service which is listed, both restaurants are closed. Property is kind of old, but clean. Great place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, nice location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg or Pam, Rapid City

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old facility that they are trying to renovate. The bathrooms were updated and clean and the bed was comfortable. The carpets were very dirty throughout the entire building. Front desk and staff is extremely limited and only there from 8 AM to 4 PM. If you want your room cleaned, more towels, or bedding changed, etc., you must tell them in advance or it does not happen. Staff was very friendly and helpful but limited. There is no restaurant or eating facility on site or even close. If they ever get it fixed up, I think it would be a nice place but as is, it needs a lot of help. It was an OK hotel for the price, but I would not go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kurtis

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good just for a night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean. The bed was harder than I am used to but it was still very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024