Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock | Hotel in Utica

| 7.4 (1003 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Oglesby Hotel | Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Hotel in Oglesby, Utica

Family-friendly hotel with free water park access and bars
This smoke-free hotel features free water park access, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a lazy river.
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.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Bed sheets
  • Separate sitting area
  • Phone
  • Iron/ironing board
Breakfast
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekends 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 15 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
Parking
  • Free self parking on site
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Activities
  • Fishing
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Rafting
  • Horse riding
  • Boat tours
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Jet skiing
  • Canoeing
  • Skydiving
  • Ziplining
  • Free water park access
  • Hot tub
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Volleyball
  • Wine tasting room
  • Playground
  • Mini golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Public winery tours
  • 24-hour fitness center
Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • 42-inch TV
General
  • Meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • ATM/banking services
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Games
Guest Services
  • Mini golf
  • Free water park access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Lazy river
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Lifeguards on site

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 pm; check-in end time: midnight early check-in is available for a fee early check-in subject to availability late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before 11 am contactless check-out available late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
Children are welcome. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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

Reviews

Joshua
Dec 31, 2025 03:57:48 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: The place it self was very nice and clean the only downside is the water was cold very cold it was 22 degrees outside but for an indoor water park it should have been warmer water
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub
Room Size: 400 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

General

Private hot tub, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Fireplace, Ping - 11, Square meters - 37, Square feet - 400, Number of bathrooms - 1, Private hot tub (indoor), Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed
Room Size: 400 square feet m2
3 Queen Beds and Double Sofa Bed
Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Kitchenette, Microwave, Square meters - 37, In-room playpen, Square feet - 400, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Ping - 11.24, Mini-fridge, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Paper towels, Freezer, Balcony, Bed count maximum 3, Bed count minimum 3
Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed
Room Size: m2
3 Queen Beds and Double Sofa Bed
Family Suite with Balcony, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Kitchenette, Microwave, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Mini-fridge, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Paper towels, Freezer, Balcony, Bed count maximum 3, Bed count minimum 3
Villa, 2 Bedrooms
Room Size: 1800 square feet m2
5 King Bed, Twin Sofa Bed, Queen Beds and Queen Sofa Bed
Villa, 2 Bedrooms

General

Private hot tub, Bed count minimum 5, Dining table, Fireplace, Number of bedrooms - 2, Laptop-friendly workspace, In-room playpen, Ping - 51, Extra bed count 1, Number of living rooms 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Free cribs/infant beds, Private hot tub (indoor), Private bathroom, Rollaway/extra beds (free), Square feet - 1800, Bed count maximum 5, Square meters - 167
Deluxe Suite
Room Size: 500 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Queen Beds

General

Private hot tub, Square feet - 500, Fireplace, Number of bedrooms - 2, Laptop-friendly workspace, Ping - 14, Square meters - 46, Extra bed count 1, Number of living rooms 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Private hot tub (indoor), Rollaway/extra beds (free), Hill view, Bed count maximum 3, Bed count minimum 3
Family Room, Multiple Beds
Room Size: m2
3 Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed and Twin Sofa Bed
Family Room, Multiple Beds

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Bed count maximum 4, Number of bathrooms - 1
Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms
Room Size: 2799 square feet m2
9 King Bed, Large Twin Sofa Bed, Queen Beds, Queen Bunk Beds, Twin Bunk Beds and Queen Sofa Bed
Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

General

Private hot tub, Dining table, Square meters - 260, Fireplace, Laptop-friendly workspace, Number of bathrooms - 4, In-room playpen, Extra bed count 1, Number of living rooms 1, Bed count minimum 13, Private hot tub (indoor), Bed count maximum 13, Private bathroom, Rollaway/extra beds (free), No cribs (infant beds), Square feet - 2799, Number of bedrooms - 3, Ping - 78.66
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