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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
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine
Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(58 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 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 - 0.0 miles
  • Mix's Trading Post - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 10 min drive - 7.8 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
  • ‪Skoog's Pub & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey'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

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 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 Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock on May 3, 2026 start from $130, 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 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 1001 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
You should take some refund requests into consideration such as my situation and refund my 1-night that I did not stay. Your workers have lack of empathy, gave no options and I did not receive my breakfast that I paid for in my package. Went on a weekday, took time off work for my daughters birthday. Went from Mon- wed (1/5-1/7) and water park was closed because it was “off-season” & “kids were back in school” was so upset! My daughters birthday was on a Tuesday and everything in Utica is literally closed! I checked out early and they wouldn’t consider a refund for the 1 night i didn’t stay. No empathy, no options, no nothing. Aside from this I paid for a breakfast package. When I asked at my check in they said I have to ask in the morning and they will give me a “box”, NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING!!! when i checked out in the morning, they didnt offer my breakfast for my family. Nothing what I expected. Who takes reservations for a waterpark resort when everything is closed? They said “because it is also a hotel”… ok, well say something at time of reservations on what is included! They advertised the waterpark, I reserved thinking it will not be so crowded since it was a weekday and to my surprise no activities were open…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides the toilet flush being very loud, the room was clean and up to par. We did have to wait three hours to check in, which was frustrating. When we asked for management, we were told by the front desk that there was no management in the building. It was a great stay aside from that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was not ready as it should have been at 4:00 p.m.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Pool was freezing and jacuzzi had a funny smell...Didnt seem like heat was even on in the water park area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

yazmin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
We paid an extra $69 for early check in. We were able to get into the waterpark however, the water was so cold that we literally couldn’t get in it. Our 2 year old would only go in the baby pool, which was significantly warmer, but she was still shivering the entire time. The air temp felt like the air conditioning was on in the waterpark. Mind you, our stay was on January 1, 2026. Because of this, we spent maybe an hour in the waterpark the entire stay because it was so uncomfortably cold. The hot tub was packed with adults and kids because it was the only warm spot in the place! Luckily, we had early check in so we went to the desk to get our room and warm up. We went to the desk and waited in line for about 20-30 minutes, to find out that our room wasn’t ready. After about 45 minutes, we were able to get in. The staff were unable to refund our early check in money. They also said that maintenance was working on the waterpark temp. So, we decided to try the waterpark hours later. Still freezing! The room was nice. The bed was comfortable and our 2 year old was able to “swim” in the whirlpool tub with warm water! Sadly, most of the staff didn’t care about anything. We had no soap in our room because they were out of soap. One friendly staff was an older woman at the cafe and she was just thanking us for being patient because she was alone, like she was used to rude customers. This place has such great potential, but needs management that cares. It’s unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place it self was very nice and clean the only downside is the water was cold very cold it was 22 degrees outside but for an indoor water park it should have been warmer water
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
1. I specifically called called grand bear lodge to reserve our rooms and it went through a third party. I paid in full but apparently the third party ran out of vouchers so the funds were insufficient. This came from a manager that i requested at your facility. 2. I reserved 3 rooms. 1 out of the 3 rooms had a working tv. We had 2 maintenance men work on the tvs but never got tv. 3. Dirty towels were left outside. 4. Children were up and down the halls all night and in the gym all night. 2 out of 3 rooms showere heads were broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean and the staff bent over backwards for our group of 14 .Already planning on making it an annual event at Grand Bear.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Dolton

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Azucena

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family atmosphere is great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shataria

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so nice & clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Starla

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025