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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

3.0 star property
Families splash in the water park or relax in the spa tub at this resort where outdoor adventures meet comfort and American cuisine at Jack's Place.

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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock blends nature with family fun. Play 18 holes of golf, relax in the spa tub, or enjoy live entertainment. The water park and mini golf keep everyone busy, while the restaurant serves American breakfast and dinner.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥16,826
￥19,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23

Room options

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Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

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

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 167 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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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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Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Utica, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is next to a golf course and in a state park. Starved Rock State Park and Deer Park Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matthiessen State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park. LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and skydiving. Visit our Utica travel guide
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61373, IL, Utica, 2643 IL-178

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park showing forests
    Starved Rock State Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cascade Falls at Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, Illinois
    Matthiessen State Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Buffalo Rock State Park featuring a park
    Buffalo Rock State Park
    10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Mix's Trading Post
    3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    6 min drive
  • Cortileno’s
    7 min drive
  • The Rootbeer Stand
    9 min drive
  • Back Door Lounge
    6 min drive
  • Senica's Oak Ridge Golf Club
    9 min drive

About this property

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Family-friendly hotel near Starved Rock State Park
Located close to Deer Park Country Club and Matthiessen State Park, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock provides an adjacent golf course, free water park access, and concerts and live shows. Active travelers can enjoy volleyball at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine family restaurant, Jack's Place, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lazy river, a waterslide, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a gift shop
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk, and games
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 92 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 42-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and ice makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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

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
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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Hotel Utica

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock on Apr 22, 2026 start from ￥16,826, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock located?

This family-friendly Utica hotel is located in a state park, within a 15-minute walk of Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. Deer Park Country Club and LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to have a full kitchen and cooking equipment. The water park was enjoyable and the bar staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was weird... Came with my 28 year old and my 11 year old. The location is great as it was only a 1.5 hour drive. Checked in at 4pm. Checkin process was not bad, a little slow, but not bad. Facility looked clean and inviting. Entered our room, there was a moldy smell. Lights worked. Microwave OLD, refrigerator had a DEEP LARGE BURN MARK across the top, the TV remote was missing the back and was covered in tape, and CHALK WRITING on my balcony wall. In the bathroom, the robe hook on the back of the door was broken, the shower is LOUD and does not fully turn on, toilet was HARD to flush and LOUD, they REFUSE to give guests EXTRA bath towels, and there is NO HOUSEKEEPING and overheadthe staff saying they were OUT OF SHEETS. Regarding SAFETY... the door to our room was not properly installed.... meaning our door was on an angle causing a LARGE GAP between the door and the frame. Overall, the room was clean but VERY OUTDATED. The arcade was small but great for a small getaway. The Waterpark was also small, but just enough!!! Lazy river, splash zone, big water bucket, 2 slides. COOL! We did notice the windows in the Waterpark were broken and FULL OF FLYING BUGS that were coming into the park. I also noticed before 11am and after 7pm there are VERY FEW LIFEGUARDS and the waterpark is VERY BUSY. The water in the HOT TUB was MURKY and DEEP IN COLOR, is 16 and up, but everyone was in it. The restaurant was OLD and OUTDATED. Order incorrect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

We prepaid for a King Whirlpool Suite, and were put in a two double be room at checkin. Grand Bear said Expedia commonly overbooks, and room 308 was all they had available. I was told twice by management and staff to contact Expedia for a refund in the difference in price for the rooms. That appears to be about $80.00
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
I was worried about the room having read many bad reviews about cleanliness and bugs. Luckily we had no issues, the room was clean and spacious. All but one front desk staff member seemed kind of indifferent and not very friendly. The main disappointment was the water park. The water was very cold save for the tiny toddler pool and the hot tub. The water slides were closed and the kids water tower did not have either slide working. It kind of felt like a bit of false advertising as about half the features of the waterpark weren’t functioning. Lastly we planned to shower off in the locker rooms prior to leaving and were met with more cold water there, literally the water was warm for like 2 minutes and then went cold.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great will be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Edgar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es el peor lugar ni siquiera nos quedamos a pasar la noche
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On weekdays off season, the restaurant and coffee shop are not open, so no breakfast is available
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room .. check was slow ... new staff member being solo struggling
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan l

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Veronica

It was awesome but staff kinda sucked in helping out
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brooke

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under staffed waited almost 2 hours to check in no room service dirty hotel dirty waterpark blood on blinds of hotel and floor it was horrible we left early
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, pool was fun, our bathtub had a lot of hair in the drain. I was able to pull it out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
We were treated poorly by the front desk staff. She stated specifically because we booked through expedia she wouldn't help us with any issues. I asked for a manager and it was handled, but wow.... poor customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Renee

Part of the lights didn’t turn on in our hotel room and we had to call the front desk to get assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly room was clean. Only downside is arcade was pretty pricey but to be expected and pool water was freezing for being indoors my kids lips were purple after a hour but all in all very fun experience would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff seemed like they did not want to be there. Wi-fi for tv did not work. Fireplace made a high pitched very loud annoying sound When next door room ran water for hot tub. It made a very loud noise in our room through our hot tub. So loud we could not hear tv. Cable wasn’t even HD, horrible picture. Lastly, no running policy was not enforced and we heard running till 11pm and then starting at 6am. Will not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verotika

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best, not the worst. To start had a great atmosphere and was cool that everything was all in one place. All of the staff while we’re there were pretty cool. The only time I had an issue with staff was when I called before coming to ask questions, the woman I called was pretty rude since I booked through Expedia and not them. The rooms are pretty gross, my kids were sitting on the carpet and got a little rash from it. (Room 232) Shower took at least five minutes to warm up, but the beds are really comfy! The room keys also kept deactivating so we had to get that fixed three times for our 2 night stay 🙃 The arcade was pretty great, Everything worked! A little expensive, but that’s expected. The waterpark was pretty awesome too. The only thing that sucked about it was the water was pretty chilly otherwise we would’ve spent a lot more time there, but it was too cold for kids to stay longer than a couple hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great value, no problems with the room. Helpful staff, lots of families were having fun in the waterpark. It could use a few updates, but I'm not overly picky about stuff like that. Clean and met all needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, it was incredibly disappointing. It’s outdated, slides aren’t on, everything is old and dirty and it stinks like mold. The walls were like paper and there was no noise control. We paid the extra $69 to check in early and use the pool in the morning, exclusively from 10-11, yet there were people in there without the correct wristbands. Just felt like a ridiculously priced money pit that could have been money spent elsewhere and would have been much more worth it. Asking for prices that you do should be rethought. Also, we ordered a $20 large cheese pizza from the pizza place and it tasted like a giant piece of cardboard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristal

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, the main areas were clean. They are in need of updates, the water park area needs heating updated and new windows to help in the winter also a major clean to the pool from build up. The water is freezing so not ideal for our winter getaway. Rooms are okay and need some updates , like the sliding doors are pretty drafty. There’s a lot to do that our small kids enjoyed other than the swimming like a movie on a projector in an area, table for coloring, arcade, ice cream shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean, the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing cleanliness terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
You should take some refund requests into consideration such as my situation and refund my 1-night that I did not stay. Your workers have lack of empathy, gave no options and I did not receive my breakfast that I paid for in my package. Went on a weekday, took time off work for my daughters birthday. Went from Mon- wed (1/5-1/7) and water park was closed because it was “off-season” & “kids were back in school” was so upset! My daughters birthday was on a Tuesday and everything in Utica is literally closed! I checked out early and they wouldn’t consider a refund for the 1 night i didn’t stay. No empathy, no options, no nothing. Aside from this I paid for a breakfast package. When I asked at my check in they said I have to ask in the morning and they will give me a “box”, NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING!!! when i checked out in the morning, they didnt offer my breakfast for my family. Nothing what I expected. Who takes reservations for a waterpark resort when everything is closed? They said “because it is also a hotel”… ok, well say something at time of reservations on what is included! They advertised the waterpark, I reserved thinking it will not be so crowded since it was a weekday and to my surprise no activities were open…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides the toilet flush being very loud, the room was clean and up to par. We did have to wait three hours to check in, which was frustrating. When we asked for management, we were told by the front desk that there was no management in the building. It was a great stay aside from that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Pool was freezing and jacuzzi had a funny smell...Didnt seem like heat was even on in the water park area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026