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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

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Front of property
Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, lifeguards on site
Golf
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

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 | 1 bedroom, 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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1 bedroom, 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

1 bedroom, 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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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, 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. 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 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)
  • 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 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.

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.

Property is also known as

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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Hotel Utica

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 903 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

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

8/10 Good

Starla

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kemal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good stay at Grand Bear

Hotel overall was nice. Room was ok, bathroom is very small and only had an open toilet seat which limited the space to place your belongings. Cleanliness was ok, and the overall furnishings were comfortable. The A/C did not work but their maintenance was very quick to replace. The staff worked to keep property clean but a lot of children so their work was cut out for them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

2/10 Terrible

Rachael

Canceled stay due to strep. Property has ignored my messages regarding refund when they said they canceled the trip with no penalty. (Prior to check in time). Have not received refund or response to message regarding when to expect it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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

6/10 Okay

Alexandria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We did enjoy our stay but it could have been much better. The property had quite a few unsafe damages from previous guests that have not been remedied (stair handrail coming off the wall, busted outlet covers, sharp edges of metal on table legs) and the unit itself definitely could have used a better cleaning prior to our arrival. I expect some dust and dirt but I should not have been able to fill a dustpan upon arriving. We had several little ones so lots of anxiety around these issues and their safety. Other than that, we had one last issue with only being able to use hot water in one bathroom at a time. For the price of the unit and the amount of guests it is meant to accommodate (10-18), we should have had not problems using the water. Zero pressure in any other bathroom if someone was using hot water. I discussed all of these issues with the staff so they are aware and will hopefully get those fixed. This sounds like a lot of complaints but we enjoyed all other aspects of our stay! Our kids loved the water park and are definitely interested in returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiyuna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Make over villa

The Grand Bear resort was out Spring Break destination this year. Given a last minute change to a villa from a regular room I expected more. The unit we were put in (R2) seemed to need a complete make over. There was visible water damage and repair spot along the ceiling in the washrooms and kitchen. Because this was a last minute change we didn't bother to ask for a switch being that we would spend more time in the hotel pool and game area. Outside of the villa we had a great time and will return again but hopefully another unit will be offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Really nice reso
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
No amenities available got a call two hours after cancellation time to inform me said I would get a full refund when booking agency called the resort they transfered them to corporate manager who did not answer or reply. Terrible experience will never use booking agency again or go to this resort ever.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy. The only downsides were that the restaurant wasn't open and some light switches weren't working. Other than that, our stay was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025