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Black Bear Lodge Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Slade motel

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Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, bed sheets
Room, 2 Double Beds | Porch
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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
  • 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

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Toads Barn Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thyme Savor Off The Beaten Path - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Black Bear Lodge Motel

Enjoy the free parking at this Slade motel
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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Natural Bridge State Resort Park
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,783 reviews
$86 nightly
The price is $95
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Natural Bridge State Resort Park

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
Black Bear Lodge Motel Motel Slade

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 Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on Dec 12, 2025 start from $88.0, 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 633 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kieran, GREENDALE

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were dismayed by the broken down vehicles in front of the building. The outside of the building was unkempt, dirty with cobwebs. The moment we stepped inside the room we were assailed by the smell of urine. We promptly went back to the office, a quarter mile down the road, and dropped the key in the drop box. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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

Kentucky trip

Check in process was easy, the room was clean and cozy. Neighbors were up late on balcony talking loudly, but after midnight they finally went to bed! Lol. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quiet spot. Nice person running it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gertrude, Griffin

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Not clean outside on patio. Web on the rail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

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

8/10 Good

Sheri, New Haven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Park. Very quiet. The lodge room needs a table or shelf for more counter space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They now have Wifii. The place is simple, but they have everything you need. Feels like a cabin. We arrived late, but the receptionist texted me the instructions. The stores around close early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Stacie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled very musty, the bed was very uncomfortable. No wifi made limited phone access which is unsafe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ying Fang

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My key was locked in room. Front desk only work 9-5. No one can help me. I sleep my car. No one pick up phone. Bad experience from me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Looking for some adventures

Great motel tucked away ! I traveled solo for this trip and was very surprised with how much I loved it ! The cabin feel in the room was just amazing ! All staff that I came in contact with were very friendly and even made recommendations for trails I should see while I was there. Cell service was very spotty if any at all but a great way to disconnect! Bed was comfortable TV was great. Loved that each room has chairs outside to relax and enjoy the view. Food was not as easy to find many restaurants that were open. I would definitely stay here again ! Also, the Daniel Boone Coffee Shop where you check in is super cute great local shop and food was very good and reasonably priced.
The bear bed
The entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

The bed was very comfortable. There was a smell as you came in, but got better after the air was on. There was dust on the lamp shades and bed frame.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property, but well maintained. The only negatives were a musty smell when we first entered our room and a finicky "smart" TV. We either got used to the smell or it disappeared when we turned the air on. The TV wouldn't let me sign into my Netflix account. It did however let me sign into Prime. Overall a great stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

christine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was told check in was at 3, but could not arrive at property until 4. That was odd but not an inconvenience as we didn’t arrive until 630. Pulling into the property it was clear that there were people living there long term, one guy completing auto repairs in the parking lot. Upon opening our door the smell of mold and mildew was so overpowering we tried to open the window, but there was no screen. It was evident that the smell was an issue as they had a secondary fan plugged in, in an attempt to move the air. We sat outside for a half an hour with the door propped open, it still smelled. We left. Keys were returned to the box at 8:15 pm. I messaged property the same night and no response.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

wanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very small. Had a bad smell but looked clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Not clean and it smells

The checking process was ok. I got to the room and it smells like an old storage room. There were urine stains on the toilet seat and the shower curtain had something black on it, mold or mud, not sure. At night there was a mouse in the room. Towels and linens were fresh and clean. I booked for two nights and checked out the first thing in the morning after the first night. I am amazed by the other reviews that say it is a clean room, maybe they forgot to clean mine but the smell and mouse should be in related.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room was clean outside on the porch very dirty lots of spiders
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025