Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Riverboat Suites offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. The property has city views and is 25 km from Diamond Jo Casino and 500 metres from Belvedere Mansion. The bed and breakfast has a sun terrace and a hot tub. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fridge, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a outdoor furniture. The units include a private bathroom with free toiletries, while selected rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Popular points of interest near Riverboat Suites include Galena Historic District, Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Linmar Gardens. Dubuque Regional Airport is 35 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Galena
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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Nancy
    United States United States
    Such a cute and cozy hotel! It was easy to check in and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I liked that codes were used to get into the rooms and everything was clean and tidy. Since it’s a small hotel, we had some privacy which made...
  • B
    Brittney
    United States United States
    Bed was super comfy. Top of the line toilet paper. Lol.
  • B
    Bradley
    United States United States
    Great Accommodation's, Great Proprietors, Great Location. Would definitely Stay again and Recommend the Hotel to other people.
  • Lynn
    United States United States
    Nate is an amazing host. He offered ice cream as we checked in! Our room and bed felt like luxury. There were plenty of options for the self-serve breakfast. The courtyard and the patio in the back were peaceful. There is a coffeepot,...
  • Vantso
    United States United States
    Great location, clean spacious room, Hot tub on site. Breakfast uncluded, parking available! What more to wish?
  • Jan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nate & Helena are super friendly and nothing is too much bother. Rooms are gorgeous bed comfortable and the nicest breakfast. Some of the other big hotels could learn alot from these two. And location is excellent. The ambience is quite romantic.
  • John
    United States United States
    Quaint surroundings with large clean rooms and comfortable outdoor area. New Owner is on site, attentive and personable.
  • Scott
    United States United States
    The room and facilities were exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The continental breakfast had many choices and the food was very fresh. Free parking on site.
  • Paulette
    United States United States
    Went to Ottos for breakfast as recommended by Nate. Close walking distance for my sister and I to shop. Also had deer for company while sitting outside
  • Mary
    United States United States
    The owner Nate! Very helpful & congenial, knew a lot about the area. Location was in walkable distance of downtown.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • Does the one bedroom suite have a shower?

    It has a shower and whirlpool tub for two
    Answered on 5 January 2020
  • Is it possible to have a ground floor room? Do you have discounts for seniors?

    We have two Main floor rooms.Both are Suites with fireplace and Whirlpool room names Safari and GreyEagle. We do not have senior discounts. We have a ..
    Answered on 17 June 2021
  • Does this room have an attached private bathroom?

    Yes it’s like a one bedroom apartment. Bedroom -kitchen- bath
    Answered on 12 October 2020
  • Looking at your property, the information about the rooms say QUEEN room but it has double beds ?

    Queen room has one queen bed. I think it’s says double room referring to two guests. Thank you Victoria
    Answered on 18 January 2021
  • Do you have air conditioning?

    Yes we have central air
    Answered on 29 June 2022
  • Do you have EV charging?

    Yes! We are proud to offer a Universal EV 40 Amp Fast Charger and a Tesla 40 Amp Fast Charger for an additional cost for both guest and public use.
    Answered on 27 October 2024
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Managed by Nathan Gawlik

Company review score: 9.3Based on 328 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am a Galena native and enjoy living in Galena. My husband and I have restoration business We love to restore old buildings. We have restored numerous properties over years. When we did the Renaissance we wanted to create a place to stay that was keeping with Galena. We feel we have created a place that my hometown can be proud of. We love it when guests appreciate what these older buildings can offer. We have welcomed many guests over the last 30years.

Property information

The Riverboat Suites is a very charming place. It was built in 1850. The two building where completely gutted and restored by one of the top companies in Historic Restoration. Each room is unique and some are themed rooms. We are situated in the Historic district and only a short walk to Main Street. We offer three one bedroom/one bath rooms with shared kitchen, and a one bedroom bath with private kitchen. We have six Suites with fireplace whirlpool tub some with kitchenettes and living room. We have converted the root cellar on the property into a grotto for our Hot Tub. We have all the modern convinces in a home away from home environment.

Neighbourhood information

We are only two blocks away from. Historic Main Street with all the restaurants, bars, museums, trolley rides, ghost tours, magic show, Grant's home, Dowling house, Bellvedere house, bike trails and bike and canoe rentals.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Riverboat Suites
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Riverboat Suites takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Riverboat Suites

  • Guests staying at Riverboat Suites can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riverboat Suites on this page.

  • Check-in at Riverboat Suites is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Riverboat Suites is 700 yards from the centre of Galena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Riverboat Suites may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Riverboat Suites include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Riverboat Suites offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi