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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
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, bed sheets
Room, 2 Double Beds | Porch

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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781 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY, 40376
  • Place, Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fat Man's Misery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky Reptile Zoo
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Slade

In Slade .Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Osborne Bend Trail and Fat Man's Misery. Also, Natural Bridge State Park 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
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 1 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hoedown Island - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 4 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Toad's Barn & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Redpoint Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Drizzle And Glaze Donuts - ‬4 min drive

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.

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The price is $139
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Black Bear Lodge Motel Slade

Black Bear Slade

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Black Bear Lodge Motel Slade

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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 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on Jun 10, 2026 start from $97, 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 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 672 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and enjoyed our stay not a bad price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very pleasant stay and close to great restaurants and sites
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful in explaining how to check in after hours
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place in a nice location. The bathroom was a little dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Menka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations. 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

Black Bear Lodge

The Black Bear Lodge was cozy, clean and exactly what we needed for our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Room was great, staff was friendly. Had a great night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Great stay!

Fantastic location. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in associate was very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Be sure to read the check in instructions because you do not check in at the lodge itself.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice. It was a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Smelled extremely fresh when we
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Quiet off the main road. Enjoyed our stay and Karen was very eager to be helpful familiarizing us with the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place. Loved the outdoor feel of the room. Just wished i could have stared longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Very quiet. They are now offering WiFi since there is no cell reception in that area which was very awesome to see. It was pretty fast also. Great place, easy check in process and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Parking was convenient, Heat in room worked excellent. Bed was uncomfortable, bathroom was clean. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quiet rustic setting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Very quite and really cool place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Amenities
The bridge was very pot-holey. They need filled in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025