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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property

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Front of property
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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

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 | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, 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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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1800 sq ft
  • 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 | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

  • 2799 sq ft
  • 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 this property

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3-star Utica hotel walkable to Starved Rock State Park
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 hot 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.

In addition to a complimentary water park, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock features a lazy river and a waterslide. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This family-friendly hotel also offers an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 829 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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was nice, the area was quiet and peaceful. The kids enjoyed the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a mid-week, spring break, get away. The hotel and staff were fantastic. None of the facilities (pool, game room, restaurants, etc) were open to review.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I feel like for the price per night at the villa it would’ve been more cleaner. I also thought we would’ve been compensated for coming into a villa with a bed full of sperm all over the comforter, no we had to keep the same pillows that she came in and dragged across that same comforter, had to keep the same sheets as well, just got a white comforter, that’s all. I politely told her she don’t have to set the new comforter up because after seeing how you all handle that situation for the price, I didn’t want any issues or to be said I was causing a scene. And none of the walls get cleaned, like at all. But besides that as far as the pool and arcade, we honestly really enjoyed ourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we enjoyed the waterpark and the location and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Terese

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
No food services available at all. Only coffee was available in the morning. Didn't care that the waterpark was closed, we expected that...however, nothing else was open. Very diappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa, Morton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No coffee maker in room as advertised. Everything, coffee shop, restaurant, bar and water park, are closed Monday-Wednesday! We were not aware of this and were extremely disappointed. The only time they are open all week is spring Break and summer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Okay not the best , should of include a breakfast or dinner snack for the price you pay per night , buy food from the restaurant they have is expensive ,two of the restaurants they have is pretty much the same food so one restaurant provides food to other place , front desk staff was nice, pool staff could care less about things , i believe since this place is for children it should be for children not the adult running around with g-string swimming suits on so they butt out ,not appropriate
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Missy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
They never charged my original deposit from September, 2024....Their idea of an Indoor water park is absurd, nobody pays attention to their own rule that people under 16 should never be in the hot tub....Front Desk didn’t have a single roll of toilet paper when we ran out.....TV guide didn’t work fromremote, you had to flip throughall channelsto see what was on....I would never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ashok

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is good except the utensils in our cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Therese

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid for a Birthday weekend getaway for my 7 year old. I paid for Early check in to waterpark and the was ready to have a wonderful birthday weekend. Got in the pool and the water temp was cold. My kids lips were blue in 20 mins and the temp outside the pool was just as cold. We ended up spending more money saturday at another place in Utica because nobody liked the temps Saturday morning either. I cant belive you would even advertise indoor waterpark. I could have gone to a Super 8 with a pool that would have control over the enviroment in the waterpark / pool area much cheaper.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

selamawit

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds dove and belaket is too small and the housekeeping is not coming too clean and change towels we don't have a towel wash clothes and also the swimming washroom is very bad and the pool water is very very cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok not great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aleksa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk seemed to have some confusion regarding the payment, as the reservation was made through a third party (Expedia). My card was charged twice. The resort could benefit from some renovations; many things appeared to be cheaply repaired, and the beds were uncomfortable. The pools looked unclean, with yellow and green discoloration on the floor; the artificial waves were not functioning, and the indoor pool area was generally not warm enough. It was a significant disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property was fine. People were nice. Not really diverse. Room was outdated and could use some freshing. Lots of stains and broken things in the room. This is off season. My kids still had a great time. Will have to return during regular season for a full review.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeaneth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Bathrooms need updated
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained property and waterpark. Customer service was excellent. Great value for a waterpark and hotel. Will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Deb

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed in villa. Kitchen floor was in very poor condition with the floor cracked - children kept catching their feet on it. Dryer did not work. TV on main floor did not work ans maintenance told us they were aware of that before we checked jn. All doors had gaps and had drafts. Sliding doors could not be proerly locked
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kid friendly, wished the water was more warmer
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025