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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

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

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

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

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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About the area

Utica

Located in Utica, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is next to a golf course, a 4-minute walk from Starved Rock State Park and 12 minutes by foot from Matthiessen State Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Illinois River Winery and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Deer Park Country Club.

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

Family-friendly hotel with free water park access and bars
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a complimentary water park, an indoor pool, and a lazy river. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab dinner at Jack's Place, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 695 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 695 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 695 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 695 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 695 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

8/10 Good

Sabrina

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

8/10 Good

julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Veronika, Chicago

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place, fun for kids . Waterpark , mini golf, villas are specious, nice game room for kids . King size bed mattress was a little noisy to sleep on, it made a noise each time I tried to turn around .Under the kitchen sick were mouse drops, blankets and pillows in the living room had stains on them but otherwise clean bathrooms and bedrooms. 2minutes drive to Starved Rock State Park which is why we came here. Happy with the place . Would come again .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendalisse

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

10/10 Excellent

Adilene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Lots of amenities aren't available during the early part of the week since it caters to families and kids. No breakfast on Tuesday. The toilet in my room was the same height as those in daycare. The TV remote didn't work but staff responded quickly and replaced it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MIROSLAV

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No coffee in room and Wery poor Wi-fi internet signal in the room No coffee around the office But you can buy coffee in small hotel bar $5 small coffee
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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