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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Starved Rock State Park

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Exterior view of a cozy, inviting lodge with a welcoming entrance and a landscaped front yard featuring a fountain and a variety of plants. | Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
Warm and inviting lobby with a rustic fireplace, comfortable seating, and a cozy atmosphere. | Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
Indulge in a serene escape at this luxurious indoor pool, complete with a slide and relaxing loungers. | Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
Cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, plush sofa, and large windows. | Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
Discover a serene mini-golf course nestled in a lush park, perfect for a leisurely afternoon. | Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Indoor pool and lazy river
  • Free water park
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Spa tub
  • Waterslide
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Arcade/game room
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The price is $128
includes taxes & fees
$115 per night
Jan 27 - Jan 28

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
  • 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 the neighborhood

Map
2643 IL-178, Utica, IL, 61373

What's nearby

  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min walk
  • Starved Rock State Park - 4 min walk
  • Matthiessen State Park - 12 min walk
  • Illinois River Winery - 3 min drive
  • LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock features a free water park and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Starved Rock State Park. After hanging out at the indoor pool or lazy river, guests can grab a bite to eat at Jack's Place, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a spa tub. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 92 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 25
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 25
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • Volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Public winery tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An indoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lazy river
  • Spa tub
  • Waterslide
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: 3 percent

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort Utica
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Utica
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort Oglesby
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock also has 2 bars, a lazy river, and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as an arcade and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?
Yes, Jack's Place offers American cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock like?
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is a short 4-minute walk from Starved Rock State Park and 12 minutes' walk from Matthiessen State Park.

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

Reviews

6/10 Good

Buyer Beware!
Although the room was adequate, clean enough and spacious enough there is a reason this "resort" is so cheap in the winter- there is NOTHING to do. Of course the outdoor mini golf is not open is the frigid temps, but you think an indoor water park and arcade would be a great family get away for a when its too cold to be outside. Nope. It is a complete ghost town. The hotel reservation even said "free breakfast" which was not available. Absolutely everything is closed during the week. Make sure to call the resort directly if you plan on using any amenities because the staff I talked to said it is very frustrating for them also because guests obviously travel to be there and then are disappointed that things like the pool are not even open due to low staffing and no warning is offered on the website as to what days and times they might be open so the staff are the ones that get yelled at by guests when they don't know day to day what will be open.
Kristy, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Antonio, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Sirivanh, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

The villa was very spacious. However, wifi was very spotty, jacuzzi didn't work, and kitchen had very few pots and pans. The waterpark locker room is small and pretty useless if you need to change.
David, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jermaine, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

James, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

It Was Alright
We stayed in a Villa for our family Christmas weekend. It was nice to have a space we could all share and be together in- especially one that had the water park for the kids. (They all gave the water park 👍👍). The property has seen some better days, though making it over priced for what's being offered (throw in the $750 deposit and it was real overpriced). There's a lot of Maintenance that needs to be done and the cleaning wasn't great. Despite that, it provided us with the space we needed to make some great memories, and for that I'm grateful. I'm not sure what we'll do in the future, but this one isn't being crossed off the list for possibilities.
Sarah, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Laura, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Bradley, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dione, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Miguel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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).
Kathleen, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great time
Family weekend of fun and this lodge definitely helped.
Keri, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

tauranne, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

The price was reasonable and everything was convenient.
Krystal, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Tanya, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

CREDELL, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Overall the place was ok. This apparently is not the peak season. So things are only open on the weekends. Also, i was trying to communicate with staff and I was told they didnt speak english. That wasn't helpful at all.
CREDELL, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

LILIANA, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

No place to get a cup of coffee at the resort, not even in the room
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not worth the money
The cable was not working properly so we had only a few channels some of the time. We had to ask for clean towels each day, sometimes more than once. It was advertised as having shampoo/soap/lotion. We had to ask for these items. The maintenance man who serves as the evening room service, offered for us to speak to a manager as our room was not set up as it should have been. Suddenly the manager had gone home, but I could speak with someone in the morning. In the morning that manager wasn't available but would call me. On our last day I asked why the manager hadn't called me and the rude lady at the front desk said they were too busy and would get with me sometime??!!! Still haven't heard from them, that was 2 weeks ago
Lynn, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

The resort itself could be so nice but maintenance items have obviously been ignored. Windows “repaired” with tape, for instance. The water park water was way too cold especially for children. This place needs to spend some $$$ to make this place nice. Also, they do not recycle which I found very disappointing.
Catherine, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Or a good water park for kids older than 8
Stephanie, 2-night family trip
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