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Waterfront Hotel and Marina

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Marina
Exterior
Standard Room | Room amenity

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
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Petersen Park Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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

RiverView Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Waterfront Hotel and Marina

Along with a marina, this hotel has express check-in and express check-out. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a picnic area and a TV in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Waterfront Hotel and Marina. During your stay, you'll be close to McBark Dog Park. You'll find features such as free self-parking and a marina.
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include a terrace and TV in a common area
  • 7 minutes by car from McBark Dog Park and 8 minutes from Moraine Hills State Park
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.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Waterfront Hotel and Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 470 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marshaila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was as expected and the customer service was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gary is amazing. great value for what it is
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent owners clean room. Don’t hesitate to stay here it is wallet friendly and well managed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gary is great. Always attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a nice hotel, nothing fancy but it was very clean. Check-in was fast and staff were very pleasant. Bed was hard but that is a personal thing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
WiFi and decor could be better. Heater/AC was under desk.. fairly comfortable and good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and good price. Helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure. Room was clean. Air conditioner worked well but was quite loud when in was running. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, but did not have enough help to maintain the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Phyllis

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

8/10 Good

Donna

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice older place.

Cool little hotel nice Mexican restaurant across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay loved the price and the view of the river
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, nice location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant experience and look forward to staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENIFER

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

will for sure stay here again

Great little hotel, check in was a breeze, room was exceptionally clean & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022