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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Explore the area

Map
2643 IL-178, Utica, IL, 61373
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    1 min walk
  • Starved Rock State Park
    4 min walk
  • Matthiessen State Park
    12 min walk
  • 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 - 0.0 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Illinois River Winery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

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 14 for adults and USD 9.50 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 14 for adults and USD 9.50 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

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Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Hotel
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Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Oglesby
Grizzly Jack's Bear Oglesby
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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 670 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 670 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 670 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 670 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 670 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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food and live music could be better more diversity would go alone way
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bob

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was run down - needs updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had no washer, faucet in the kitchen was kinda broke. Railing was lose on the deck. And upstairs was super hot. We had no phone to call about the pull out bed which broke. Staff was amazing when we had to talk to them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. But the hours are strange for amenities. During week not many things open. Have to go on weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Williams

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

8/10 Good

Ti

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was easy and the hotel is conveniently located by the State Park. I was surprised with the limited hours of the restaurant: kitchen closes at 7.45pm. I ended up having to drive out for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Hotel is really nice/ cute. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms very clean. Lots of good food. Water park was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

said

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Rude front disk service. Still have yet to receive my security deposit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We took out 2 year old son and he had a blast just us we did too. The water park was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy

Travelled with family
The water park was perfect for our 3 and 5 year old kids. Our 12 year old enjoyed the tube and body slides! The lodge room sizes were good size. We had 2 rooms and one of the rooms had a roach and the carpeting was very dirty. After taking a bath, the 3year olds feet were black on the bottom after playing in the room. The other room had no bugs and fairly clean. The restaurant had good food We were glad we didnt have to go anywhere else for food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Staff was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney, Lake Geneva

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our family loved the villas, but wished the water park was updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Raji

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sanyuktadev

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024