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Waterfront Hotel and Marina

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring McHenry

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3309 North Chapel Hill Road, Johnsburg, McHenry, IL, 60051-2919
  • Place, Moraine Hills State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Volo Bog State Natural Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Petersen Park Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

RiverView Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • River 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

  • McBark Dog Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Moraine Hills State Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Volo Bog State Natural Area - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Petersen Park Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Volo Auto Museum - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Halftime Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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. 208 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 465 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

JIM, LaPorte

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and the rooms clean. They could use better pillows but otherwise we would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. It was ver clean, needs some updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan, greenville

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Great front desk staff. Easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

AMIT

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No Wifi working No break fast provided. Bathroom shower broken
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was exactly what I needed. It was a couch in a friends house that I did not have in the area. The bathroom had a big leak on the ceiling and was moldy. Other than that, hard to be beat for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
It has a nice view on the water side of the building, but that's about it. No fire pit, No pool, & No hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Fidela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room smelled of cigarette smoke, the bathroom had dampness on the ceiling, the water had a very bad smell, we stayed for 2 nights, they didn't make the bed or enter the room to refill coffee or whatever was needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The property is very convenient to the area, and the room was clean and comfortable. The building is aged and could use some updates. The door to my room was very difficult to open and close near the frame. Not sure why, but it's like the door dragged on the floor in that spot. WiFi was not working, and my cell signal was spotty. I brought my own pillow after reading other reviews, and am glad I did. Overall it was a good place to stay for a last minute change in plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
The manager is amazing and super communicative. The location is perfect, easy access to many different areas. Could use some updating and some deep cleaning, but overall a great hotel. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The location was great for us, and the gentleman who ran the front desk was incredibly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Maribeth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will do in a pinch but would not recommend

The place is in desperate need of an update. The carpet was stained, the bedding had stains on it and the towels were new unwashed and blue. Weird. The AC was so loud and there was 1 flat pillow per person.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Breanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely little place, excellent staff

This property was a great find. It’s a nice little hotel with a great location. Staff was excellent and very friendly. Only issue was that the wifi wasn’t working, but they are working on a system upgrade and expect this to resolve soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joann

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

Diamond in the rough!

It’s not The Plaza, but so what. It’s clean, everyone is friendly, and the property is beautiful! The lake view is fantastic, and great bars and restaurants nearby. We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Had so much potential but disappointed

Great location, reasonable price. Potentially a nice cute little tidy, attractive room. Owner had good communication the days leading up to our stay. Estimated between 16-20 rooms, all with balconies overlooking the Fox River waterfront. However, the room smelled like diapers (we think it was the A/C unit) and the end of the corridor smelled like cat urine covered by many chemicals. The bathroom exhaust fan hardly did anything to move air around (steamy) and there was mold on the ceiling and wall of the shower area. The water smelled bad and stayed on our bodies into the day... my wife has light brown stains in her white hair. The outer door was never locked the 4 days we were there, day or night, and they do not have a night desk person. We would have complained and/or switched hotels but we were there for a very busy nearby convention and changing everything up would have created upheaval.
Great location, view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What’s not to like? It’s right on the lake, got a huge parking lot, my room had the lake view, it was clean and comfortable. I could not ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristina

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I flew out to visit my dad who just entered hospice.. The front desk gentleman made an exception the check me in a little early after my flight came in and I really appreciated it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The view was nice. Staff great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Place was clean and manager was friendly and helpful. But no amenities at this basic hotel room. No wifi, no iron, no breakfast, etc. There is a fridge and microwave in room. Price was right and place was OK but I'll probably splurge for something nicer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Room OK. Just the basics
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025