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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels
Mini-golf
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, lifeguards on site
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2643 IL-178, Utica, IL, 61373
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Starved Rock State Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Matthiessen State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

  • 2799 sq ft
  • Sleeps 18
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Queen Bunk Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3-star Utica hotel walkable to Starved Rock State Park
This smoke-free hotel features free water park access, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a lazy river.
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offers 92 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a lazy river, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a complimentary water park, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock features a lazy river and a waterslide. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This family-friendly hotel also offers an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
Jack's Place - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Treetops Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
J.H. Higby's - Onsite bar. Open select days.
Bear Island - This bar overlooks the garden. Open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bear Island
  • J.H. Higby's
  • Jack's Place
  • Treetops Cafe

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Free water park
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Hotel
Grizzly Jack`s Grand Bear Hotel Utica
Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Oglesby
Grizzly Jack's Bear Oglesby
Bear At Starved Rock Utica
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Hotel
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Utica
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Hotel Utica

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 738 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Latonya

Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the warm and cozy atmosphere and the two fireplaces in the villa. We have been visiting Grandbear lodge with our children for 19 years. They always love the water park!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonny

Traveled with family
Amazing place and stay!!!! My 12 yr olds had a blast!!!!! Room was great beds so comfy!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

tom

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The arcade was fan but expensive. The food was limiting. The room was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

noa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Less then good
The room should have been cleaner. There were some cobwebs on the ceiling and stuff behind the bed that has not been vacuumed in months. Sheet on top of bed instead of comforter. Dead bug on bathroom floor. Shower head had to be replaced ( which they did after we told them). Receipt was found on the floor by dresser (not ours) so it was from a previous customer. No iron ( had to request it).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lena

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of food options at property and consistently clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed in a villa. The 2bd villa was super spacious and we enjoyed that very much. The lack of items in the kitchen made it difficult to cook. The Teflon pan were all scraped up. Dishes needed to be recleaned before using. They only gave us 2 pods for the dishwasher, 1 paper towel, 1 load for laundry and we were there for 3 days. Just bring anything you might need. Waterpark was ok but the towel the give are only big enough for a toddler. The air in the waterpark was very cold and we didn’t stay long. The food at the restaurant and cafe was very good! The lodge area is very nice for kids. Would only stay again if I found a deal. Never would I pay full price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time
Family weekend of fun and this lodge definitely helped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Plainfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The family cabins that sleep up to 18 are perfect for a blended family getaway. The view was outstanding and the area offers lots of activities and eating options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bathrooms missing ammedities . pool had alot of things closed like slides , wave pool, and kids drop buckets. Room had very old and slow TV . wifi signal to weak to reach my room . couldnt qatch movies with kids or be in contact with people while in room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

tauranne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Meiling

Traveled with family
It’s a very old hotel and service was just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Krystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The price was reasonable and everything was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun and friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ekaterina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the cabin (townhouse). The cabin was very large, clean and quiet. The waterpapk was great! Not too big and not crowded. Exactly what we needed for the weekend with kids. Dining options are limited in the area but we could always find something to eat. We had to drive and park the car yo get to the start of hiking trails but it wasn't bothersome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was quiet and comfy. Being able to visit starved rock so close by and go on a hike was a plus! We genuinely enjoyed our stay at Grand Bear!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abria

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was very relaxing and cozy…up to date…the patio doors just need to be sealed off lots of ladybugs and harmless bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024