421 Great Loop East Drive
Ottawa, IL 61350
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125 Reviews
by Lisa Z. - Verified user on May 31, 2026
We love Heritage Harbor!
by Gregory W. - Verified user on Feb 11, 2026
Great Place to have as home port
by Michael B. - Verified user on Oct 07, 2025
Awesome and super responsive marina. Our five boat Loop flotilla was delayed several hours at the lock just north and arrived after hours on a Sunday. Jacob and team provided the most expert and helpful approach and docking instructions I have ever experienced as we transitioned the skinny (5 feet or so) entrance into the marina. Docks and facilities were super clean and in excellent condition, with a small ship store and restaurant on site. Pump outs are available at your slip, which is a huge benefit. We were not there long enough to explore the surrounding area, but were incredibly pleased with the marina itself.
by Karen D. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2025
Very pleasant marina. Dock master Jacob helped us dock in some wind and was much appreciated. We were only there one night but it seems like it’s a happening marina in high season. There is a restaurant on site but was closed when we stayed there. There’s also a captain briefing nightly but we missed it. Those that attended said it was good.
by William C. - Verified user on Oct 04, 2025
Great location great welcome fromgood food and fantastic briefing from Bryce!
by Janeen A. - Verified user on Oct 03, 2025
We had intermittent electrical problems. The staff worked hard to get it fixed, but some of the pedestals need a little TLC. The docks are clean and in good condition. There is also a "River" briefing nearly every day for those headed down the river system.
by Elizabeth S. - Verified user on Oct 02, 2025
The staff is very nice. Need to update information on restaurants, availability of transportation to off site grocery stores and restaurants. Very shallow for big boats. But staff very nice.
by Susan T. - Verified user on Oct 02, 2025
Great hospitality and dock hands! Super clean and convenient. Quiet location tucked back off the river. Definitely a good stop and nice marina.
by Sylvie B. - Verified user on Sep 30, 2025
The personal is very kind. You have everything you want there !
by Rod N. - Verified user on Sep 26, 2025
Outstanding service!
by Douglas - Verified user on Sep 25, 2025
Amazing staff. They stayed well after hours to bring our flotilla in for the evening. Very organized. Great facility as well.
by Matthew S. - Verified user on Sep 25, 2025
Fantastic hospitality.
by Steve and Jeanne H. - Verified user on Sep 24, 2025
Very very nice. Enjoyed informative talk
by Scott & Teri C. - Verified user on Sep 17, 2025
Organized, attentive and thoughtful. Clean and well maintained.
by Daniel M. - Verified user on Sep 09, 2025
Nice amenities on sight. Courtesy car available, restaurant, and nice ship store. Highlight was the river briefing with Bryce. So helpful for Loopers to hear.
by Bill S. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2025
Always a pleasure to stay at Heritage Harbor. Great docks, facilities and amenities.
by Roylana L. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2025
Absolutely amazing! The staff, facilities and AGLCA Harbour host were top notch! Thank you for the wonderful stay.
by Jacquie A. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2025
Very nice marina and staff. Facilities are great and the courtesy car very convenient. Music on weekends, pool and onsite restaurant. Great stay.
Marina Response:
Thanks so much! We appreciate YOU adding to the experience this Labor Day weekend.by Rayma C. - Verified user on Aug 25, 2025
Good clean facilities; helpful staff and other residents; friendly bar/restaurant on premises. We stayed on the fuel deck because of our width (18') but no problems. I would have thought the location would rock us in the night but it didn't. Dog loved this place.
Marina Response:
Thanks so much! We appreciate YOU adding to the experience...by Susie and Jason C. - Verified user on May 12, 2025
Great marina, been there since 2016
by Michelle D. - Verified user on May 05, 2025
We absolutely love it here!
by Anonymous on Apr 29, 2025
We stayed at the Marina April 24,2025. We have to say this is a wonderful place to stay. The staff was friendly and helpful everyone of them. The food was amazing. The facility was clean. We will be back. Wonderful place for kids as well.
by Reuben P. - Verified user on Apr 18, 2025
I’m a yearly member and looking forward to the 2025 season
by Bob I. - Verified user on Apr 17, 2025
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by Robert D. - Verified user on Apr 16, 2025
Simply the best. Especially Sharon!
Member Discounts
Dockwa and BoatUS have teamed up to bring you discounts for all BoatUS marinas. If you are a BoatUS member, go to your Dockwa account and add your BoatUS member information to get the following discounts at this marina.
- $.10 Off per Gallon of Fuel
- Free Pump Out
About Heritage Harbor Ottawa
Just 90-minutes from Chicago, a state-of-the-art marina is ready and waiting to give you the boating experience you’d scarcely dare to dream about in inland Illinois. Positioned on the Illinois Waterway, the Heritage Harbor Marina offers 32 acres of nearly 6-foot deep harbor, boasts a harbor opening width of 200 feet and 216 boat slips ranging between 35 and 60 feet. You’ll enjoy the single-load floating docks, and private dock boxes for each slip. The gorgeous Illinois River provides an incredible backdrop to our amazing resort. Boating, kayaking, fishing, paddleboarding…just a few ways to explore our incredible slice of Heaven.
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