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 (2.4 km) from Illinois River Winery and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Deer Park Country Club.

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.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

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.

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:

• Bar/lounge
• Dining venue(s)
• Indoor pool
• Spa tub

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 with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock are listed below.

Pets not allowed

• Professional property host/manager
• Contactless check-out is available
• Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
• Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
• Temperature checks are available to guests
• Individually-wrapped food options are available
• Social distancing measures are in place
• Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
• Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
• Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
• Property is cleaned with disinfectant
• Staff wears personal protective equipment
• Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
• Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
• Masks are available to guests
• Protective clothing is available to guests
• Gloves are available to guests
• Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant