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Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort Indoor Waterpark
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- Includes an outdoor pool
- Hotel has 272 rooms
- 3 floors in property
- 92 suites in property
- Check in time: 4:00pm
- Check out time: 11:00am
- Group friendly rating of 9.0/10
- Hotel has 6 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Hiking - Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park & Buffalo Rock State Park, LaSalle County Historical Museum, I&M Canal, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback Riding, Zip Chicago and The Cliffs Adventure Parks, August Hill Winery, Illinois River Winery, Boggio's Orchard, Hegeler Carus Mansion & Foundation, Reddick Mansion, Hume Carnegie Museum, Memorial Park, LaSalle Speedway and several shopping areas.
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Property Description
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort offers skin-drenching fun all year long right in the beautiful setting of Starved Rock State Park. Located just 90 minutes from Chicago, our 60 wooded acres offer all of nature's wonders, featuring 60,000 sq. ft. of Indoor Entertainment! This includes Grand Bear Falls Indoor Waterpark and Enchanted Forest Indoor Amusement Park, beautiful lodge accommodations, as well as our 1800 sq. ft. vacation villas and luxurious 2800 sq. ft. cabins. Our Conference Center includes over 8000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including 6000 sq. ft. of Grand Ballroom space to accommodate your larger functions such as weddings, family reunions and meetings. Other resort amenities include Jack's Place restaurant, the Cave Arcade with over 60 games and ticket redemption, outdoor 18-hole miniature golf, an outdoor playground and our proximity to 3 beautiful nearby state parks.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2005 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 272 |
| Corridors: | Both Interior and Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 92 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 3 |
| Suites: | 92 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | As Needed |
| Meeting Rooms: | 6 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 6000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 350 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 3.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 10.0 Mi |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: All reservations canceled prior to 3 days of arrival will forfeit $25 (plus taxes) of the initial deposit. All reservations canceled within 3 days of arrival will forfeit the entire initial deposit of the first night’s room rate plus taxes and resort fee | |
| Nightly Parking: | $0 |
| Total Taxes: | 11.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $12.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 11.00% (per night) |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 6.50% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 12.00 Per Night |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 20.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 100.00 Per Person (up to 5 hours) |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 8.50 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 10.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 9.50 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 16.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 19.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 10.25 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 24.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 24.95 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 6.50 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 8.75 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 24.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.00 Per Item |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Central location
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Free local calls
- Games room
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Kitchenette in room
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Private bathroom in room
- Swimming pool - outdoor
Airport & Shuttle Information
Peoria International - approx. 80 miles, O'Hare International - approx. 100 miles, Midway - approx. 90 miles. Nearby Shuttle via Starved Rock Shuttle & Tour Company in Utica
Local Shuttle Info: Shuttle available on property, offsite shuttle (price varies) available for taxi service as well as private rental: Starved Rock Shuttle & Tour Company in Utica, IL
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort Indoor Waterpark
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort Indoor Waterpark.
Feel free to use the Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort Indoor Waterpark meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in North Utica event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Grand Ballroom | 135 x 44 x 14 | 5940 | --/350 | 150 | 250 | -- | -- | -- | 60/-- | 500 | 350 | 2 |
Close This Grand BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 5940 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 135 x 44 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
$750 Saturday rental, $2500 food & beverage minimum$500 Friday & Sunday rental (excluding holidays), $1500 food & beverage minimum$250 - $500 weekday rental, food & beverage minimum negotiable | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort Indoor Waterpark
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort Indoor Waterpark have?
There are 272 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort Indoor Waterpark?
Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Is there a pool at Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort Indoor Waterpark?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..
Testimonials:
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