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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Starved Rock State Park

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
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
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(61 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

7.4 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 1800 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 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
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

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

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Utica

In state park.You'll find Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park within a 15-minute walk of this Utica hotel. Deer Park Country Club and LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Matthiessen State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.1 miles
  • Mix's Trading Post - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Skydive Chicago - 22 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cortileno’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Garzanelli's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Starved Rock State Park
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offers its guests a complimentary water park, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are also featured at the family-friendly Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Utica hotel is smoke free.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?

As of May 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock on Jun 1, 2026 start from $159, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 12.00 for children.

Is there a casino at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock have a pool?

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock have a restaurant?

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is home to Jack's Place, which features American cuisine.

Does Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock to downtown Utica?

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is 1.8 mi away from Utica.

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

CARL, harvey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Veronica

It was awesome but staff kinda sucked in helping out
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Could of been better communication within the establishment and
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Brooke

Traveled with group, Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under staffed waited almost 2 hours to check in no room service dirty hotel dirty waterpark blood on blinds of hotel and floor it was horrible we left early
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I went in at 12:30 to try and check in- I was met by a 17 year old boy who gave me a blank stare and couldn’t find my reservation. I came back at 2:30 after reading reviews that the water park closed at 4! Had to have two other unfriendly staff members find my reservation- still no one informing me of the entire establishment shutting down at 4pm. No arcade, no golf,no food, nothing after 4pm. Everything was shut down the next two days as well! No one was even at the front desk when we tried to get something from the 24 hour store. The water park is dirty and smells of mold. The hot tub looked like a rust color. Sitting in the room at 4:30 we decided to just check out since we couldn’t eat or do anything besides sit in our room. The room mattress bottom had blood and the towels were stained yellow, the shampoo smelled like moth balls. Went to the front desk two hours after checking in to check out and no one asked why! It was the same kid blankly staring at me checking me out in silence. Here’s a tip to the owners- sell your establishment to someone who actually wants to run a thriving business who cares about guests. What’s the point of being a waterpark closed four out of seven days a week in the winter when people want to escape the cold. No food? No drinks!?! Come on!?! If I want to sit in these conditions I’ll just stay at home which is what I drove back to! Thanks but no thanks!!!
Blood on mattress
Yellow spots on towels
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff seemed like they hated their jobs. Information on pool access was lacking (you cannot access until check in time on your check in day) and day passes have black out days. Our 2 and 5 yos had a blast at the water park though and room was fine enough if you're okay with dated. Bring your own towels as they ran out a couple of times and dont rely on their pool restuarnt always being open.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, pool was fun, our bathtub had a lot of hair in the drain. I was able to pull it out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
We were treated poorly by the front desk staff. She stated specifically because we booked through expedia she wouldn't help us with any issues. I asked for a manager and it was handled, but wow.... poor customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Renee

Part of the lights didn’t turn on in our hotel room and we had to call the front desk to get assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly room was clean. Only downside is arcade was pretty pricey but to be expected and pool water was freezing for being indoors my kids lips were purple after a hour but all in all very fun experience would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff seemed like they did not want to be there. Wi-fi for tv did not work. Fireplace made a high pitched very loud annoying sound When next door room ran water for hot tub. It made a very loud noise in our room through our hot tub. So loud we could not hear tv. Cable wasn’t even HD, horrible picture. Lastly, no running policy was not enforced and we heard running till 11pm and then starting at 6am. Will not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Verotika

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best, not the worst. To start had a great atmosphere and was cool that everything was all in one place. All of the staff while we’re there were pretty cool. The only time I had an issue with staff was when I called before coming to ask questions, the woman I called was pretty rude since I booked through Expedia and not them. The rooms are pretty gross, my kids were sitting on the carpet and got a little rash from it. (Room 232) Shower took at least five minutes to warm up, but the beds are really comfy! The room keys also kept deactivating so we had to get that fixed three times for our 2 night stay 🙃 The arcade was pretty great, Everything worked! A little expensive, but that’s expected. The waterpark was pretty awesome too. The only thing that sucked about it was the water was pretty chilly otherwise we would’ve spent a lot more time there, but it was too cold for kids to stay longer than a couple hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great value, no problems with the room. Helpful staff, lots of families were having fun in the waterpark. It could use a few updates, but I'm not overly picky about stuff like that. Clean and met all needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, it was incredibly disappointing. It’s outdated, slides aren’t on, everything is old and dirty and it stinks like mold. The walls were like paper and there was no noise control. We paid the extra $69 to check in early and use the pool in the morning, exclusively from 10-11, yet there were people in there without the correct wristbands. Just felt like a ridiculously priced money pit that could have been money spent elsewhere and would have been much more worth it. Asking for prices that you do should be rethought. Also, we ordered a $20 large cheese pizza from the pizza place and it tasted like a giant piece of cardboard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Sherry

We had ants in the kitchen area and they got
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean! Brea and Tiffany were the staff who were the most friendly, helpful, and great talking with our children about the resort. The amenities were great despite the negative degrees outside that caused some extra shut downs or coldness....but it was perfect for needing a get-a-way for our family!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kristal

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, the main areas were clean. They are in need of updates, the water park area needs heating updated and new windows to help in the winter also a major clean to the pool from build up. The water is freezing so not ideal for our winter getaway. Rooms are okay and need some updates , like the sliding doors are pretty drafty. There’s a lot to do that our small kids enjoyed other than the swimming like a movie on a projector in an area, table for coloring, arcade, ice cream shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean, the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing cleanliness terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air unit didn't move much air. Hot tub was warm and extremely crowded since the main pool water was cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Terri

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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