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Black Bear Lodge Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Natural Bridge State Park in Slade

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Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds | Porch
Exterior
Breakfast area
Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
781 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY, 40376
  • Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Red River Gorge
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Slade

In Slade .Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Natural Bridge State Park and Osborne Bend Trail. Also, Fat Man's Misery is within half a mile (1 km) and Kentucky Reptile Zoo is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Natural Bridge State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fat Man's Misery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Osborne Bend Trail - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Red River Gorge - 17 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Callies Lake And Campground in Red River Gorge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Black Bear Lodge Motel

Motel near Natural Bridge State Park in Slade
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Black Bear Lodge Motel also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a convenience store. Self parking is free.

This Slade motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Black Bear Lodge Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

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$136 nightly
The price is $150
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [769 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade, KY 40376]
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [769 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade, KY 40376]
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive on the same day of booking must contact this property prior to 6 PM for check-in instructions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Black Bear Lodge Motel to the airport?

Black Bear Lodge Motel is 62 mi (64-min drive) away from the Blue Grass Airport (LEX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

As of Jun 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on Jul 1, 2025 start from $85.0, excluding 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 Black Bear Lodge Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Black Bear Lodge Motel.

Does Black Bear Lodge Motel offer free breakfast?

Black Bear Lodge Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Black Bear Lodge Motel have a pool?

Black Bear Lodge Motel does not have a pool.

Does Black Bear Lodge Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Black Bear Lodge Motel to downtown Slade?

Black Bear Lodge Motel is 1 mi away from Slade.

Black Bear Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 544 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aleksandr

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
outdated furniture (some areas are broken), bathroom, appliances. No WiFi internet in the area with weak 4g reception. No breakfast area. Missed entry to the site due to lack of sign visibility after the dusk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were a little concerned when we pulled up and saw the truck with two flat tires that had been there for a while and the neglected state of the property. However we were pleasantly surprised with our room. It was clean and perfect for just needing a place to shower and relax after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. We slept really well. Was cute like a log cabin room. We were able to walk across the road and get food and listen to some really good music. The location is great close to the highway and there is a very quaint coffee shop breakfast place very close. The parking is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia, Wichita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had two rooms and were dissapointed because it was more like a 1 star hotel. There was a huge crack in the exterior wall of 210 that we could see sunlight through. Bedspeads were old and fased. There was no ice available. No cream, sugar, or sweetner for coffee. Each room for 4 people had only 2 towels. I did go to their store for a cup of ice and was told i would need to buy a bag. I try to understand the poor condition of the rooms inside but coupled with poor amenities I can't give this hotel more than a 1.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost Perfect

Room was great and had incredibly easy access to everything you would want to see in the area! The only unfortunate part was that the walls were very thin and not very soundproof, so we were woken up at all hours of the night from noisy neighbors. Other than that, the place was great! Rooms were clean and appeared exactly as described, would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy room, decent area with some places around it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kobe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, quiet easy to access. Great location with good food and drinks nearby. Watch out for the large hole in the driveway where the lane meets the bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

It was so cute and cozy. Will definitely be coming back. I loved that they provided a small box fan since i always sleep with white noise. Everything was clean, and working, and best of all-you felt safe. The only thing i must say is the beds are on the firm side, but thats a preference thing so still 5 stars from me👍 OH YEAH, there boone dinner has really nice workers and fast service. Loved it all!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place to stay

Awesome place to stay! Just what we were looking for. Will definitely be back! Thank you 😉
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ogden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't have too high expectations for this property. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Clean room, comfortable bed, nice shower. Property is nice right off the main strip. Would definitely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location to the park and walking distance to BBQ and coffee
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have loved it but there were several dead bugs in the room, the beds were pretty uncomfortable, the heat didn’t seem to work properly and the staff was less than helpful. The limestone mine with kayaking was fun. The ark is close so we visited that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024