Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

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December 2024

January 2025

Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, lifeguards on site

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

Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Gym

Bar

24/7 front desk

Breakfast available

Hot tub

Pool

Explore the area

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

37 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

37 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

167 sq m
Sleeps 9
1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

260 sq m
Sleeps 18
1 King Bed, 1 Large Single Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Queen Bunk Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Pool

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Family-friendly hotel with free water park access and bars/lounges

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 centre and a lazy river.

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offers 92 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Starved Rock State Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 bars.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at Jack's Place, a family restaurant that serves American cuisine
Buffet breakfast served weekends for a fee
Splash around at the free water park with a lazy river or swim in the indoor pool
Amenities include free newspapers in reception, meeting rooms and a gift shop
On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, mini golf and a playground
Just a 4-minute walk from Starved Rock State Park and 12 minutes on foot from Matthiessen State Park

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offers its guests a complimentary water park, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are also featured at the family-friendly Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Utica hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Jack's Place – This family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Treetops Cafe – This café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

J.H. Higby's – On-site bar. Open selected days.

Bear Island – This bar overlooks the garden. Open selected days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 9.50 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

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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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

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

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
Restaurant
Indoor pool
Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay
Service fee: 3 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 14 for adults and from USD 9.50 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Travelled with family and small children

24 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Rooms were dirty, stains on bed and around bed frame. Day after i left i had 2 red itchy rashes on my forearm. Was told by housekeeping that we could not get fresh towels and had to used the only towels that came in the room the day we checked in. Outdated/dirty couch in room. Was not worth the price

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Food and live music could be better more diversity would go alone way

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bob

19 Aug 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property was run down - needs updated.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with group

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

We had no washer, faucet in the kitchen was kinda broke. Railing was lose on the deck. And upstairs was super hot. We had no phone to call about the pull out bed which broke. Staff was amazing when we had to talk to them.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with family

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was nice. But the hours are strange for amenities. During week not many things open. Have to go on weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Williams

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ti

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, New York

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Checking in was easy and the hotel is conveniently located by the State Park. I was surprised with the limited hours of the restaurant: kitchen closes at 7.45pm. I ended up having to drive out for dinner.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Hotel is really nice/ cute. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms very clean. Lots of good food. Water park was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Travelled with partner

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was very peaceful

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

12 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

said

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

9 Aug 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Rude front disk service. Still have yet to receive my security deposit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family and small children

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We took out 2 year old son and he had a blast just us we did too. The water park was amazing

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy

Travelled with family

8 Aug 2024

The water park was perfect for our 3 and 5 year old kids. Our 12 year old enjoyed the tube and body slides! The lodge room sizes were good size. We had 2 rooms and one of the rooms had a roach and the carpeting was very dirty. After taking a bath, the 3year olds feet were black on the bottom after playing in the room. The other room had no bugs and fairly clean. The restaurant had good food We were glad we didnt have to go anywhere else for food.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024