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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free water park access and bars

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Front of property
Reception
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, lifeguards on site
Mini-golf
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
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 426
AED 487 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

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

About the neighborhood

Map
2643 IL-178, Utica, IL, 61373

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 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), an elevator, and a gift shop
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk, and games
  • 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

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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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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

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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. 253 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 770 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

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to the waterpark & dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

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

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying at grand bear. Staff was all very friendly. Rooms were clean. Pool area was clean with adequate towels. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was wonderful. Cabin was really spacious.. very quiet. Loved the nature look.very beautiful Kids had a nice plauground The whole family loved the waterpark. Very nice lobby. A few items nedded repair but it did not make a bad stay. And staff was really nice and the people staying were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and all the necessitates were supplied
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olline

We had a great people brought the desperate friendly. Our rooms were very very clean. The waterpark was a lot of fun. All the grounds were beautiful that’s it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good time there. Recommend. Clean bathroom, room. Easy to get pool towels. Never felt over crowded
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICKI

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

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

4/10 Poor

Daniela

Poor place Insufficient persons working there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people. Did not like the TV option. Could not get the local broadcast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family absolutely loved this place it's very comfortable and fun but obviously it can't be that perfect there are two things that I could only complain about the shower head was terrible mostly all the water came out from the bottom and not from the top maintenance did go fix it water did stop coming out from the bottom but still hardly came out from the shower head from all the calcium or salt water that was stuck on there and the Very bottoms of the beds where the bed skirts go where pretty stained but it is a kids vacation spot basically but the beds were actually clean and comfortable other than that it's a really fun experience for a family of five
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

6/10 Okay

Kevin

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

4/10 Poor

Contessa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I come every year for my 10 year old Spring break it has been nice up to this year the water park did not have any water slides or the waves in the wave pool til after 4 everything closed at 8 went to the restaurant Jack place in the hotel was told I could not order breakfast I had to choose the buffet all the other time I was able to order and pick it up the pool water was dirty and the had no life guards til after 4 with no explanation spent my money to come to a half hotel the purpose was to be able to go to the water park to enjoy everything not looking for other places for next year
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

6/10 Okay

Jeaneth

Liked: Staff & service
Good
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