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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    17 min drive

Room options

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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

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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 spa 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 spa 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Spa tub
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa 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 Jack's Grand Bear Oglesby
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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 703 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 703 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 703 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 703 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 703 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the check in staff. They are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shane

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Could use a lot of improvements…
The website is misleading stating the water park is open all day. Half of it is shutdown (the best part of it, slides, bucket, and lazy river flow) until 4pm…also! The life guards decided to shutdown a yellow slide just cause the kids were “breaking the rules,” instead of them actually doing their job. The sheets seemed clean but the bed itself had lots of stains. Water pressure for showers were so low and our tub didn’t drain until an hour later. The food was pretty decent, and I liked that you could order a pizza to the pool. Community areas were all well kept. Just wish they had the water park area open entirely all day cause that’s the entire reason we booked here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacob R

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Starved rock and Matthiessen State park. Nice place to stay, it’s a little older but upkeep and Cleanliness keeps it nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Veronika, Chicago

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place, fun for kids . Waterpark , mini golf, villas are specious, nice game room for kids . King size bed mattress was a little noisy to sleep on, it made a noise each time I tried to turn around .Under the kitchen sick were mouse drops, blankets and pillows in the living room had stains on them but otherwise clean bathrooms and bedrooms. 2minutes drive to Starved Rock State Park which is why we came here. Happy with the place . Would come again .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendalisse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adilene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Lots of amenities aren't available during the early part of the week since it caters to families and kids. No breakfast on Tuesday. The toilet in my room was the same height as those in daycare. The TV remote didn't work but staff responded quickly and replaced it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MIROSLAV

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No coffee in room and Wery poor Wi-fi internet signal in the room No coffee around the office But you can buy coffee in small hotel bar $5 small coffee
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamika

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is a great property for families to enjoy themselves.The cabins are very spacious, but they are outdated. The carpet has stains,There was a lot of dust, we seen spiders. There was even a bug under the covers on both of my daughter’s beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the villa, big enough for seven adults and two children. Private Washer and dryer in the villa. Well equipped kitchen. Near Starved Rock. Lots to do for kiddos. Water park fun, note some days not all water features running. Great onsite restaurant. Will go again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirveta

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a good place to take the kids for a small getaway. 2nd time coming, definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall it was nice but the lights in the room were very dim and some areas needed maintenance in the waterpark.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and water park. Lots for the whole family to do with out having to leave. Close to state parks and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024