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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 9 Max

Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 18 Max

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Starved Rock State Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 bars.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Jack's Place, a family restaurant that serves American cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Splash around at the free water park with a lazy river or swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, mini golf and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Starved Rock State Park and 12 minutes on foot from Matthiessen State Park

About the Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Location 2643 IL Route 178, Oglesby, IL 61373

Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Property Features

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
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free water park access
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offers 92 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Jack's Place – This family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Treetops Cafe – This café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

J.H. Higby's – On-site bar. Open selected days.

Bear Island – This bar overlooks the garden. Open selected days.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a lazy river and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Canoeing nearby
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Volleyball on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Personal motor watercraft nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 25

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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.

  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 3 per cent

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: from approximately USD 14 for adults and from USD 9.50 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
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