In state park
You'll find Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park within a 15-minute walk of this Utica hotel. Illinois River Winery and Deer Park Country Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Free water park, dining
Free water park access, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. There's fun for all ages with a lazy river and mini golf, and families will appreciate the picnic area. Relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges and enjoy free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas.
Jul 23, 2021 by FD Supervisor
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Oct 16, 2020 by Jackie
Thank you for taking a few moments to let us know about your experience. Thank you for choosing our Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock!
Oct 1, 2020 by Front Desk
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Jun 4, 2020 by Jackie
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Grand Bear Resort. We strive at providing 100% guest satisfaction to all of our guests..
Oct 30, 2019 by Jackie
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at us Grand Bear Resort. We strive at providing 100% guest satisfaction to all of our guests. I will bring your concerns to the proper department head to see what can be done about this issues.
Oct 30, 2019 by Jackie
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at us Grand Bear Resort. We strive at providing 100% guest satisfaction to all of our guests. I will bring your concerns to the proper department head to see what can be done about this issues.
Aug 15, 2019 by Jackie
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort. We strive at providing 100% guest satisfaction to all of our guests. I will bring your concerns to the proper department head to see what can be done about this issues.
Jul 8, 2019 by Jackie D
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort. We strive at providing 100% guest satisfaction to all of our guests.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
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 spa 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.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offers 92 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Utica hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa 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.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-out is available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.