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Villa, 2 Bedrooms
1800 square feet
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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Other room types
Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed
400 square feet
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms
2799 square feet
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

In addition to a complimentary water park, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock features a lazy river and a waterslide. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This family-friendly hotel also offers an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is a smoke-free property.

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Arcade/game room
  • 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
  • Bedsheets 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

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

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 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 washroom
  • 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

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

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. Contactless check-out is available.

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 is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

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 guest stays

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

  • 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

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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