Grand Bear Resort At Starved Rock, Utica ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

2643 Il Route 178, Utica, Illinois, United States, 61373

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room Two Queen Beds

Max:

6 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Heating

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds Balcony

Max:

6 persons

23 m²

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2 King Size Beds

Shower

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Two-Bedroom Villa

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9 persons

149 m²

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2 King Size Beds

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City Centre

Utica 3.9 km

Airports

Central Illinois Regional (BMI) 108.9 km

Chicago Rockford International (RFD) 119.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Breakfast Bliss

“The breakfast spread was good, especially the perfectly cooked bacon and eggs that kept us coming back for more.” view full review

Poolside Fun

“The pool area was a highlight of our stay, with a relaxing lazy river and a warm waddling pool that made for a lovely afternoon.” view full review

Mini Golf Joy

“We had a blast at the on-site mini golf! It was a fun activity that added extra joy to our stay, even with the waterpark adventures.” view full review

Comfortable Rooms

“Our room was cozy and well-appointed, providing a great spot to unwind after a fun-filled day at the resort.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Gift/Newsstand
Fireplace

Guest Parking

Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Newspaper service

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Meeting room

Children

Game room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

2643 Il Route 178, Utica, Illinois, United States, 61373

Map view

2643 Il Route 178, Utica, Illinois, United States, 61373

City landmarks

Park

Starved Rock State Park

1.5 km

Park

Matthiessen State Park

2.5 km

Saint Louis Canyon

940 m

Aurora Canyon

1.9 km

Public Building

Starved Rock Lock and Dam

2.2 km

Oglesby

Lover's Leap Overlook

2.1 km

Oglesby

Pontiac Canyon

2.1 km

Wildcat Canyon

2.4 km

201 Donaldson St North Utica

SRE Playland

2.1 km

Oglesby

Eagle Cliff Overlook

2.2 km

Dee Bennett Road

Grand Village of the Illinois

2.3 km

Oglesby

Beehive Overlook

2.3 km

Matthiessen State Park Fort

2.5 km

229 Clark St

The Rock and Soul

2.6 km

French Canyon

2.9 km

101 E Canal St

La Salle County Historical Museum

2.7 km

IL-71

LaSalle Canyon

3.4 km

IL-71

Tonty Canyon

3.3 km

Nature reserve

Pecumsaugan Creek

3.8 km

Owl Canyon

3.8 km

Starved Rock

4.5 km

Split Rock Lake

4.5 km

IL-71

Hennepin Canyon

4.8 km

Museum

Hegeler Carus Mansion

6.7 km

Nearby

2643 N State Route 178 Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort

Grand Bear Water Park

180 m

Restaurants

Jack's Place Restaurant & Bar

70 m

2643 N IL Rte 178 East Side of Building

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

friendly staff

foul odor

overpriced dining

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

7.7

Location

7.0

Service

8.3

Dining

5.7

Marshall

United States, May 2024

8.2/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were super comfortable, but the paint in the shower was peeling really bad. The location was good and ideal for families with younger children, but the dining options were a bit overpriced for what was offered.

Rooms

8.0

I found the rooms very nice and comfortable, with a small balcony overlooking the back of the park.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. They even assisted in the kitchen, which was a nice touch.

Location

9.0

The hotel is close to Starved Rock and Matthiessen Park, making it great for outdoor activities and exploring nature.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was reasonable for the price, but I wished there were more options that go beyond just donuts and cereal.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good overall, catering well to families with younger children.

Edwin

United States, April 2024

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were nice and clean, but there was a foul odor when I first arrived. The service was friendly, although I had to make repeated calls about the room. The location was convenient for the event I attended, but it could use some cleaning and updating. The dining options were overpriced, and the facilities seemed spread thin throughout the property.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were nice and clean despite the initial foul odor.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly, but I had to keep calling about the room.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient for the event I attended.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were overpriced and could have been better.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities seemed spread thin throughout the property.

clean

foul odor

Brad

United States, May 2023

6.2/10

The hotel had plenty of seating and space for our family to gather, the rooms were large, and the beds were comfortable. It was nice that they didn't do breakfast or dinner, but unfortunately, the rooms weren't very clean.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious with plenty of seating for our family to gather, and the beds were comfortable, providing a good night's sleep.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic, from the friendly front desk to the amazing staff members. I will definitely consider coming back and renting more villas for my extended family.

Location

6.0

The hotel is situated very near Starved Rock, offering a pretty location. However, the design with slippery slides and broken elements in the locker rooms was inconvenient.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was overpriced and could have been better, especially considering the limited options and high prices for just one meat dish. The Italian food served was satisfactory but not outstanding.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities need improvement in terms of cleanliness and maintenance to match the overall service and experience. There was a lack of attention to detail in this area.