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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property
Dive into adventure with thrilling water parks or take it easy in the spa tub. Enjoy delicious meals at Jack's Place while making memories with your family.

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Front of property
Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels
Reception
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, lifeguards on site
Mini-golf

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 420
SAR 480 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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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

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 167 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
  • 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 neighborhood

Map
2643 IL-178, Utica, IL, 61373

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 near Starved Rock State Park
Located close to Deer Park Country Club and Illinois River Winery, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock provides an adjacent golf course, free water park access, and concerts and live shows. Active travelers can enjoy volleyball at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine family restaurant, Jack's Place, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with a lazy river, a waterslide, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 92 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 42-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, ice makers, and coffee/tea makers

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

  • 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 center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Public winery tours
  • Hot tub
  • Volleyball
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Lifeguards on site
  • 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 lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • Cable 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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock located?

This family-friendly Utica hotel is located in a state park, within a 15-minute walk of Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. Illinois River Winery and Deer Park Country Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 726 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

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

6/10 Okay

Jeaneth

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff it’s very helpful great get away writhing two hours away from Chicagoland
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice family friendly resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of food options at property and consistently clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amber

Bathrooms need updated
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonny

Amazing place and stay!!!! My 12 yr olds had a blast!!!!! Room was great beds so comfy!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The family cabins that sleep up to 18 are perfect for a blended family getaway. The view was outstanding and the area offers lots of activities and eating options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

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

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was quiet and comfy. Being able to visit starved rock so close by and go on a hike was a plus! We genuinely enjoyed our stay at Grand Bear!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, me and the kids had a great time in the water park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The price was reasonable and everything was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and friendly workers. I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathlyn

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Too noisy in common areas. Very poor lighting in room. Otherwise ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Decent, quiet and clean family resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

tom

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The arcade was fan but expensive. The food was limiting. The room was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We took our 3 grandchildren ages 6, 8 and 10 to Chicago as a Christmas gift. We chose this resort because of the water park. They had a blast! We then drove to Shedd Aquarium for a day, which was a very doable drive, 1 1/2 hours and still had time for them to come back and swim. The life guards were very observant of the kids swimming and did a great job. The amusement center was an added bonus as well as an on sight restaurant, snack shop and bar. We would definitely recommend this facility. J & K Harkness Laingsburg, MI
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Starved rock and Matthiessen State park. Nice place to stay, it’s a little older but upkeep and Cleanliness keeps it nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia / Reservation shows Free Breakfast and there was none. In fact the restaurant and the cafe were not even open! There was coffee maker at the room, no water at exercise room, no water bottles at the room, hallways were dirty… not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025