This motel features a restaurant, laundry facilities and a corner/local shop. Self parking is free. Other amenities include ATM/banking services.
Bears Den Motel offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 72-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.
You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus a restaurant and laundry facilities at Bears Den Motel.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free self-parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at the family restaurant
Amenities include convenience store, laundry facilities and an ATM
27.9 miles (44.8 km) from Grand Casino Hinckley and 10.9 miles (17.5 km) from Banning State Park
Pets welcome free of charge
There's a restaurant on site. Bears Den Motel also features laundry facilities, a corner/local shop, and an ATM. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bruno motel.
The Bears Den – On-site family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Bears Den
Family friendly
Dining table
Grocery/convenience store
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
ATM
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 accessible parking spaces
No lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Smooth flooring in room
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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1 floor
Built in 2023
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
72-inch smart TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Kitchenette
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heated floor
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
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, debit card or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
Bears Den Motel Motel
Bears Den Motel Bruno
Bears Den Motel Motel Bruno
Bears Den Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Super Great place to stay. Loved the simple industrial decor. Easy check in and out. Close to Nemadji state forest. Perfect place to stay for ATV riding in Nemadji!! Thanks Bears Den for a great stay!
Horrible experience. I booked a non-refundable, prepaid room weeks in advance. Four days before my booking they cancelled my reservation because Expedia supposedly overbooked. I don't know why it took them weeks to figure this out and I honestly do not believe their excuse, but things happen. Instead of cancelling the reservation with Hotels.com and refunding me, they asked me to cancel with Hotels.com. This makes no sense and I told them so. My guess is that they don't want to be penalized so they want me to cancel a reservation that they already cancelled.
Take a pass on this place. They don't care about honoring reservations or taking responsibility.
The accomodations were excellent! But the walls were thin, and the visitor in the next room yelled and cried at times, and could easily be heard, which excited our dog and he barked in response, causing the visito to yell back at him. So I slept in my car with the dog for the first part of the night.
The place is new, clean and comfortable. However, the hotel allows long term guests with substance abuse/mental health issues. It's the first time I've ever been scared staying somewhere. Our neighbor was repeatedly screaming at himself, us or am imaginary person * f*** you" and other moans and crazy noises we could hear through the wall. We contacted the owner who came over. It became quieter but there was still weird noises (grunts and sobbing) and it sounded like he was moving furniture around. When we spoke to the owner he said "oh, hes been here for a while and gets drunk sometimes.". Worst hotel experience of my life. I could go on with more details but thats enough to give you the idea.
I really like to use some design with the plumbing pipes. The only thing is the bed do not need to be that close to the wall they needed to build a table on the second side of the bed or an outlet is.
We were in town for a wedding and found this little gem. We had a fantastic stay- the motel is very clean and comfortable, and the staff was so kind. It felt like a ritzy Schitt’s Creek experience.
The motel is really new and in excellent shape. Our unit was clean and well designed for optimal enjoyment. Having a proper dining table was unexpected and appreciated. The staff were friendly and super helpful. This stay at Bears Den was an absolutely well priced deal compared to properties within an hour drive and we were pleasantly surprised that this motel reads more like a mid-priced hotel in terms of living space. The only recommendation would be that the motel add paper towels to their kitchen area, so we arent using white hotel towels for spills. We chose this location to stay at after seeing a show at Black Bear Casino, and it wasn't too far and saved us a few hundred dollars. I would definitely stay here again.
Nice little hotel. It's brand new, and quite a surprising little place in the middle of nowhere. Very basic, clean and modern.
The beds are quite firm, and sit high, so they were a bit of a challenge for me since I was in a sling and only able to use one arm, but not completely uncomfortable. I would suggest adding a couple extra pillows to each bed, there were just two on each bed and kind of flat. The only other issue we had was the shower curtain didn't do a good job holding water in and the pan is low, so the bathroom floor got soaked no matter what we tried to avoid it getting wet. With the concrete floor it got a little slick which could be a safety issue.
This motel was clean which is always my first concern. Bed was comfortable. No carpet which I love - although the concrete floor was unusual. Bathroom was modern and sparkling. Coffee machine, coffee, and bathroom amenities were all present.
I do not mind the sparse decoration and the room was big and I imagine hunters or others with gear would appreciate it.
I would stay again for one night travel.
My only complaint is that when I booked on Hotels.com it indicated a number I had to call for check-in arrangement. I left a message and got no response. When I called again I learned that was the wrong number and luckily the person had the correct one. It says call 48 hours in advance but you cannot get the code until the day of your reservation. When I am traveling and busy I am uncomfortable leaving it all to the last minute and being responsible for the contact.
I get the cost savings for a small, small business but it generated a little extra work and concern (as we ended up arriving very late and I don’t know who you would have contacted) and follow-through on my part (and I am the one paying for the service).
Overall, it was adequate for one night and the price was quite reasonable.