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
LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum - 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 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.
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 transport
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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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
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
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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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I arrived and booked for priority 1pm check in and didn’t get a room to about 4 with rude front desk service after charging a priority fee yes it was refunded but inconvenient to wait around three hours to have no answer when room will be ready ask to talk to a Manager and told they will call me same day and still no call 5 days after told twice they will call the villas walls where filthy and so many bugs from water and lady bugs in villa not just I was waiting for my room several others where waiting and they got offered game cards and free breakfast as I was speaking to two others as I was just told someone will call me with no offer of anything while waiting the pool was freezing cold end up sick from it and so many water bugs in water kids where scared of didn’t get to enjoy at all ask to double check water temp and told it was already they couldn’t do anything over all not a great experience I have been here two other times with no problems but different people working this year
We stayed in a Villa for our family Christmas weekend. It was nice to have a space we could all share and be together in- especially one that had the water park for the kids. (They all gave the water park 👍👍). The property has seen some better days, though making it over priced for what's being offered (throw in the $750 deposit and it was real overpriced). There's a lot of Maintenance that needs to be done and the cleaning wasn't great. Despite that, it provided us with the space we needed to make some great memories, and for that I'm grateful. I'm not sure what we'll do in the future, but this one isn't being crossed off the list for possibilities.
We liked the warm and cozy atmosphere and the two fireplaces in the villa. We have been visiting Grandbear lodge with our children for 19 years. They always love the water park!!!
john
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sonny
Travelled with family
8 Dec 2024
Amazing place and stay!!!! My 12 yr olds had a blast!!!!! Room was great beds so comfy!!!!
The room should have been cleaner. There were some cobwebs on the ceiling and stuff behind the bed that has not been vacuumed in months. Sheet on top of bed instead of comforter. Dead bug on bathroom floor. Shower head had to be replaced ( which they did after we told them). Receipt was found on the floor by dresser (not ours) so it was from a previous customer. No iron ( had to request it).