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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, lifeguards on site
Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Reception
Mini-golf

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
2643 IL-178, Utica, IL, 61373
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    1 min walk
  • Jack's Place Restaurant & Bar
    1 min walk
  • Mendota Station
    27 min drive
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    17 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

  • 37 sq m
  • 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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 167 sq m
  • 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

Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

  • 260 sq m
  • 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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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Family-friendly hotel with free water park access and bars
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 center, and a lazy river.
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offers 92 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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

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

Our customers tell us 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 lobby newspapers, meeting rooms, and a gift shop
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym, mini golf, and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Starved Rock State Park and 12 minutes by 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 spa 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 buffet breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekends 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 15 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Jack's Place
  • Treetops Cafe
  • J.H. Higby's
  • Bear Island

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Lifeguards on-site
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Public winery tours
  • A hot tub
  • Volleyball
  • Wine-tasting room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Lifeguards on site
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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 available
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
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa 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 percent

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: approximately USD 15 for adults and 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
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.

Property is 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

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 686 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 686 reviews" "

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 Okay

Tamika

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is a great property for families to enjoy themselves.The cabins are very spacious, but they are outdated. The carpet has stains,There was a lot of dust, we seen spiders. There was even a bug under the covers on both of my daughter’s beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the villa, big enough for seven adults and two children. Private Washer and dryer in the villa. Well equipped kitchen. Near Starved Rock. Lots to do for kiddos. Water park fun, note some days not all water features running. Great onsite restaurant. Will go again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirveta

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a good place to take the kids for a small getaway. 2nd time coming, definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall it was nice but the lights in the room were very dim and some areas needed maintenance in the waterpark.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and water park. Lots for the whole family to do with out having to leave. Close to state parks and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent reception, registration. Excellent rooms, equipment. The location is super. The water park makes adults look younger.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the water park on the resort i didn't like most of the activities were turn off.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maureen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

veronica

Travelled with family and small children
They need to update there Information online water park is close Mondays and Tuesday had I know I wouldn’t have come.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is great , the actual hotel & waterpark area is great . But the pool closes at 9 pm and the restaurant stops seating people at 8:30 so you can’t go sit & eat after the pool. The arcade staff & guy at front desk were really rude . Also when I booked I was dealing with a knee injury. I asked if possible to get a room close to the elevator. I have been here several times & never had a problem. The hotel was not crowded at all & they actually gave me the furthest room possible , literally the top floor & room furthest away from the elevator. Room 323 out of 325 rooms . It seems like it was done intentionally
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LILIANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Broina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Solaris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good times!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jama

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We definitely would stay again. Definitely needs some landscaping attention.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this place have stayed here before. BUT the carpet in the room was very very dirty. First night we were there our feet got filthy dirty. We had to keep our shoes on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024