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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 out of 5.0
2643 IL-178, Utica, IL 0508 283 858
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Villa, 2 Bedrooms
167 square metres
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 9 guests
(up to 8 children)
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Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed
37 square metres
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms
260 square metres
2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds, 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Sofa Beds
Room sleeps 18 guests
(up to 17 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable golf hotel, walk to Starved Rock State Park

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Located in Utica, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is next to a golf course, a 4-minute walk from Starved Rock State Park and 12 minutes by foot from Matthiessen State Park. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Illinois River Winery and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Deer Park Country Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a complimentary water park, an indoor pool, and a lazy river. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

Grab dinner at Jack's Place, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2643 IL Route 178, Oglesby, IL 61373

Renovations & Closures

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

  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 92
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Free water park access
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Games
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Tasting room
  • Public winery tours
  • Children's games
  • Lifeguard on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free water park access
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • 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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Phone
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Ice maker

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.

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.

Nearby Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 25

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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. Contactless check-out is available.

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

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