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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, lifeguards on site
Golf
Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2643 IL-178, Utica, IL, 61373
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Matthiessen State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 167 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 260 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 18
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Queen Bunk Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Utica

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 (2.5 km) from Deer Park Country Club and 1.8 mi (3 km) from LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum.

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Garzanelli's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cortileno’s - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Family-friendly hotel with free water park access and bars
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offers 92 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot 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.

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 have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas 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.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bear Island
  • J.H. Higby's
  • Jack's Place
  • Treetops Cafe

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Free water park
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 12.00 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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 939 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 939 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 939 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 939 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 939 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

Best vacation spot in Illinois.

Great service,great place super friendly staff they have make me feel like home ……..thank you so much I had great time(housekeeping,front desk and especially the life guards very professional,grand bear resort just became my favorite vacation destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Marquette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so good experience 😕

Super hot out with no A/C. The television didn't work in other rooms and we had no internet. They comped us free mini golf passes but ut still didn't make up for the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

holly

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great little indoor water park, we all enjoyed. The staff we interacted with seemed to not like working there and did minimal to ensure our stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alicia

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was terrible at both the cafe and Jack’s restaurant . There didn’t seem to be enough staff at the resort. The place needs renovation. It is so much different than what is pictured on-line. The waterpark was fun, though. TV/streaming was very slow - took a long time “buffering” We won’t be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

misty

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room that had a refrigerator and microwave, clean and spacious, restaurant has good food, nice water park, not super crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaclyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, great front desk and food & beverage staff. But the facility seems understaffed and managed. We enjoyed the indoor waterpark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is so much do here! I love that it is out of any city limits. You dont need to leave, they have everything you may need. Live music Friday and Saturday! 2 types of eateries. My son and I even got to watch a movie friday night! Totally worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruno

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay very clean and staff is very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Easton

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family
It was okay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Racism at its finest! Staff sent the Mexican receptionist at the front desk to do all the dirty work. Very rude customer service horrible! Sun down town is what it felt like !! People of any color should not be out after the sun is down!! I would not send my dog to stay there 👎
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting the state park
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

sabina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Villas bathroom, kitchen really really needs updates. Looks like was updated 10 years ago. Didn’t want to take a shower at the villa. Out side mini golf needs updates, lanscaping
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jazmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very clean. Everything worked in the room. (E.g. fireplace and hot tub.) Only thing that was really disappointing was the day of checkout we went to the Jack’s restaurant located in the establishment. We were there around 8:15a. Only a family there before we got there. We were able to order our drinks. Shortly after receiving our drinks we placed our food order. My alarm rang while there which I had set up for 8:30a to get breakfast before checkout at 11a. Shortly after us another family walked in and a young couple. I noticed that the couple that came after us had received their food and drinks before us. It came to be 9:20a when the server came by and said I’m sorry for the delay we’re going to offer you 25% off your food order and if it’s not out shortly we’ll just not charge you for the food. I asked like hmm I’ve been waiting an hour already like is it going to be long because like I waited already or if not cancel it. So she said she didn’t know but I was ready to go so me and my boy friend left. Really upsetting because we were there the night before and everything was good and ok. Just hoped that it didn’t end my vacation on that sour note.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bricyda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved property. Room comfortable. The only issue is the toilets. They are so low to the ground.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025