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About the Hotel

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

Grand Bear Resort At Starved Rock - A 4-star family-friendly resort with an indoor waterpark, adventure activities, and state park proximity

This 4-star family-friendly resort features an indoor waterpark with a lazy river, whirlpool, and multiple slides, plus an arcade with over 50 games and an 18-hole miniature golf course. Accommodations include lodge rooms with microwaves and refrigerators, 2-bedroom villas with full kitchens and fireplaces, and 3-bedroom cabins sleeping up to 18 guests with multiple whirlpool tubs. Jack's Place Restaurant & Bar serves American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while Treetops Cafe offers coffee, ice cream, and fresh-made sugar cones. Located 1.5 miles from Starved Rock State Park and 1.5 miles from LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum, Grand Bear Resort At Starved Rock provides access to hiking trails, waterfalls, and outdoor activities like ziplining and horseback riding. The property includes 11000 square feet of meeting space, free Wi-Fi, and a fitness center. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Grand Bear Resort At Starved Rock.

Pros

Indoor waterpark with lazy river, whirlpool, and multiple slides available year-round

Spacious accommodations including villas with full kitchens and cabins sleeping up to 18 guests

Proximity to multiple state parks including Starved Rock State Park (1.5 miles away)

Extensive recreational facilities including arcade, miniature golf, and multiple fireplaces

Multiple dining options including American restaurant and specialty cafe with fresh-made cones

Cons

Some slides have a 48-inch height requirement for riders

The 3-bedroom cabins require a 2-night minimum stay

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250 sq. feet

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250 sq. feet

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9 persons

1605 sq. feet

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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

City Centre

Utica 2.4 mi

Airports

Central Illinois Regional (BMI) 67.7 mi

Chicago Rockford International (RFD) 74.0 mi

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Babysitting

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-178, Utica, Illinois, United States, 61373

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

City landmarks

Park

Starved Rock State Park

5000 ft

Park

Matthiessen State Park

1.5 mi

Landmark

Saint Louis Canyon

3100 ft

Landmark

Aurora Canyon

1.2 mi

Public Building

Starved Rock Lock and Dam

1.4 mi

Landmark

Lover's Leap Overlook

1.3 mi

Landmark

Pontiac Canyon

1.3 mi

Landmark

Wildcat Canyon

1.5 mi

Landmark

SRE Playland

1.3 mi

Landmark

Eagle Cliff Overlook

1.4 mi

Landmark

Grand Village of the Illinois

1.4 mi

Landmark

Beehive Overlook

1.5 mi

Landmark

Matthiessen State Park Fort

1.5 mi

Landmark

French Canyon

1.8 mi

Landmark

The Rock and Soul

1.6 mi

Landmark

La Salle County Historical Museum

1.7 mi

Landmark

LaSalle Canyon

2.1 mi

Landmark

Tonty Canyon

2.1 mi

Nature reserve

Pecumsaugan Creek

2.4 mi

Landmark

Owl Canyon

2.4 mi

Landmark

Starved Rock

2.8 mi

Landmark

Split Rock Lake

2.8 mi

Landmark

Hennepin Canyon

3.0 mi

Museum

Hegeler Carus Mansion

4.1 mi

Nearby

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

Grand Bear Water Park

600 ft

Restaurants

Jack's Place Restaurant & Bar

300 ft

2643 N IL Rte 178 East Side of Building

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

44%

enjoyed the hotel and leave a review

clean

friendly staff

foul odor

overpriced dining

5.0/10

Guest rating

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

6.8/10

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.