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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
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine
Golf
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, lifeguards on site

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

  • 37 sq m
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 167 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 260 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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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About this property

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

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. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 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.

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 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

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 at the property

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 15 for adults and from 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)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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. 309 out of 918 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 918 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 918 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 918 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 918 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family
It was okay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Racism at its finest! Staff sent the Mexican receptionist at the front desk to do all the dirty work. Very rude customer service horrible! Sun down town is what it felt like !! People of any color should not be out after the sun is down!! I would not send my dog to stay there 👎
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting the state park
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

sabina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Villas bathroom, kitchen really really needs updates. Looks like was updated 10 years ago. Didn’t want to take a shower at the villa. Out side mini golf needs updates, lanscaping
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jazmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very clean. Everything worked in the room. (E.g. fireplace and hot tub.) Only thing that was really disappointing was the day of checkout we went to the Jack’s restaurant located in the establishment. We were there around 8:15a. Only a family there before we got there. We were able to order our drinks. Shortly after receiving our drinks we placed our food order. My alarm rang while there which I had set up for 8:30a to get breakfast before checkout at 11a. Shortly after us another family walked in and a young couple. I noticed that the couple that came after us had received their food and drinks before us. It came to be 9:20a when the server came by and said I’m sorry for the delay we’re going to offer you 25% off your food order and if it’s not out shortly we’ll just not charge you for the food. I asked like hmm I’ve been waiting an hour already like is it going to be long because like I waited already or if not cancel it. So she said she didn’t know but I was ready to go so me and my boy friend left. Really upsetting because we were there the night before and everything was good and ok. Just hoped that it didn’t end my vacation on that sour note.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bricyda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved property. Room comfortable. The only issue is the toilets. They are so low to the ground.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay at this resort. The hotel’s lobby is beautiful. They have a buffet on site and a sandwich shop. The room is spacious and the furniture very rustic. The room is very dated and needs some remodeling especially the bathroom. The waterpark is very nice and convenient, however once again the bathroom/changing rooms need some fixing and the water park is extremely dated. Customer service was good. I had no idea they charged 100 hold per room and 69 dollars additional per room if you want early check in, which I didn’t know about until it was charged. We declined it because we were going hiking and didn’t return until the right time. So overall, I give this resort an 8 on the scale and yes we will return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacquelyn A

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible customer service, disgusting amenities…spider webs on walls in the villa we spent over $800 for for 2 nights, pillows were pancakes, manager at front desk was rude! Will not be going back !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paige

Disliked: Room comfort

Not the best

Staff was frequently away from the front desk, waited several times for service. Flattest pillows I’ve ever experienced at a hotel & the lighting in the room was dismal at best, I could not see into my suitcase due to the poor lighting. Shower temp was luke warm with the hot water on all the way, bathroom door would not remain open unless propped. Room was cleanish but could have been better. Automatic doors at the entrance would be a plus, hard to manage luggage & open the doors. Food service at both the bar & restaurant were very slow. I expected better for the amount I paid.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Bed was comfortable room size good. Disappointed with broken ice machine, no coffee in the room or breakfast options until noon. Coffee offered until 8:00 when we woke after 8:00. Chairs in the room were hard to sit on. Dinner option was not appealing. Water Park was not inviting. Place run down. Not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sadek

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff needs bit more training. The place is bit outdated and is not well maintained, room furniture and appliance are in bad shape, no coffee machine in room, and no room service for each day. No carbage pick-up also.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to make memories with kids
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pradeep

NA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Stay Ever!!!

The whole indoor resort was closed, including all restaurants. The property itself is very unmaintained. And the customer service is absolutely terrible. Will not stay again, nor will I recommend Grand Bear Lodge to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs to pick up garbage and lots of maintenance needed in common areas. Also, our TV, along with my family's TV in their room didn't work. Just needs a lot attention and fixing things. Outside talking n property looks run down.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kala

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I was fully aware we were visiting in an off season and were there to hike. We knew the water park was closed however; the hotel was very limited, the eatery was not open, the bar was not open and for breakfast was mediocre coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyntoi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Genaro

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

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

First timers

First time there and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025