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Waterfront Hotel and Marina

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in McHenry with a marina

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Exterior
Marina
Exterior
Reception
Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
The Waterfront Hotel and Marina offers a peaceful riverside escape where travelers can watch boats from the on-site marina. Helpful staff ensure quick, hassle-free check-ins. The terrace is perfect for unwinding after a day of adventures.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 283
AED 314 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3309 North Chapel Hill Road, Johnsburg, McHenry, IL, 60051-2919

What's nearby

  • Petersen Park Beach - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Jet Funn - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 34 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Waterfront Hotel and Marina

Hotel by the river
Waterfront Hotel and Marina provides amenities like a marina and a terrace.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterfront Hotel and Marina offer perks such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as amenities like room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 444 reviews
The price is AED 365
AED 405 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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Property amenities

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

Property is also known as

Waterfront Hotel McHenry
Waterfront McHenry

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Hotel and Marina pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Hotel and Marina?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Waterfront Hotel and Marina located?

Located in the heart of McHenry, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of McBark Dog Park, Volo Bog State Natural Area, and Moraine Hills State Park. Petersen Park Beach and McCullom Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Waterfront Hotel and Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 453 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

10/10 Excellent

Marshaila

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

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Great front desk staff. Easy check-in
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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

scott

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

joann

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

8/10 Good

Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

kristina

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people. Clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and made sure that I understood he was a phone call away if there were any after hour issues. He explained everything at check in and answered any questions. I would definitely stay again if I needed a place in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Ashley

It's quiet and not a lot of people. The location is close to what i needed. The view with the balcony is nice. No smoking on the balcony though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025