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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
$117
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

Explore the area

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2643 IL-178, Utica, IL, 61373
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Matthiessen State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mix's Trading Post
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 1800 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2799 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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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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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • 500 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin 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. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

rebeca

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really ok, our room a bit outdated besides the theme of a “cabin” I think it was very overpriced for the experience we got
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend stay surrounded by wonderful area for outdoors activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alma

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Obaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is ideal everything is nearby. But the water was black and smelly and slimy. We called maintenance and they said its fix but after they left the water in the bathroom and hot tub was still disgusting. Overall experience is a 2/5
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lizset

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like that everything is all in one spot. Its big enough we dont get bored but not too big.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gh
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kira

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I purchased a Villa for 2 nights and the TV wasn't working the hot water took an hour to get hot. I have yet to receive any resolution towards this inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

annabell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurtis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The property was OK greenery were brown and needed watered. The parking lot was clean of garbage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jung hyun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

rashmi

Traveled with family and small children
Resort is just ok. We went with kids who had fun but the property seriously lacked in cleanliness and amenities. Even the toiletries in the room were so tiny. The water park is the only savior but that’s only cos we didn’t have to use the bathrooms attached to it. I would not go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucrecia

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs some renovations (especially the bathrooms) both public and in the rooms. They should also offer free breakfast. My family and I ate at the only restaurant on property and it was not great and very expensive. How do you mess up breakfast? Everything was cold when it should have been hot or even just warm would have been nice. We were able to eat hot pancakes after I requested they make some fresh ones but even so, I feel the price was too expensive for just pancakes because that was the only thing worth eating and they weren't that great either. Definitely needs improvement for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Baruch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The water in the bathroom smelled like rotten eggs. It was digusting. Thankfully we only stayed one night. But having to bathe in water that smells like sewer water and leaves that smell on your skin was not a good experience. They said it was sulfur from well water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanyuktadev

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was ok...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Harshad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old facility, needs renovations and upgrades in room, bathrooms and flooring. Bed too high to get in and out. Lumpy old mattress. Stinky carpets. Single vanity which is May be 18” long!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025