Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Big Saint Germain Lake - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
Lake Content - 13 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Pitlik's Sand Beach Resort - 15 min drive
D J' S Northwoods Family Restaurant - 6 min drive
Spang's Italian Restaurant - 4 min drive
New Twilight Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
Sisters Saloon - 10 min drive
About this property
Black Bear Lodge
Lodge by the lake
A terrace, a firepit and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Black Bear Lodge. With a private beach, fishing and rowing, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy on-site activities, such as volleyball, kayaking and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a bar.
Other perks at this lodge include:
Free self-parking
Bike hire, motorhome/coach/lorry parking and express check-out
Smoke-free property, barbecues and laundry services
Room features
All guest rooms at Black Bear Lodge offer comforts, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
The Wild Bear Grill & Pub
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails
Hot tub
Ice skating
Kayaking
Playground
Rowing/canoeing
Snowshoeing
Volleyball
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's games
DVD player
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Living room
Playground
Separate bedroom
Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Wedding services
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
On a lake
On a private beach
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
More
Access via exterior corridors
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
Bar/lounge
Restaurant
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
Bar/lounge
Restaurant
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Black Bear Lodge Hotel St Germain
Black Bear Lodge St Germain
Black Bear St Germain
Black Bear Lodge Lodge
Black Bear Lodge St Germain
Black Bear Lodge Lodge St Germain
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Bear Lodge pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Black Bear Lodge?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Black Bear Lodge?
Checkout is at 9 AM.
Where is Black Bear Lodge located?
Nestled on the beach, this St Germain lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Little Saint Germain Lake, Little Mamie Lake and Little Pickerel Lake. Elmer's Fun Park is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.
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Black Bear Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
David
4 Oct, 2021
David
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
6/10 Okay
Joseph
31 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Joseph
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nicolas
27 Aug, 2021
Nicolas
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
21 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Northwoods Retreat
We stayed in the hotel room. It had a nice kitchen and bathroom. No dishwasher so you are responsible to sterilize all the eating and cooking utensils before you leave. The sofa was the only place to sit other than at a table. The sofa was broken down and very uncomfortable to sit in and get out of. The bed was king size with 3 pillows and ok to sleep on. The bathroom was fixed up nicely. The area around the lodge needed a lot of work, paint, walkways (some closed), etc as well as the restaurant was closed for remodeling. There are many rental choices of lake equipment. But you have to ask rather than them giving you a pricing sheet with equipment and prices. The lodge area has very beautiful woods and water all around and walking was nice. The lodge was very quiet day and night. Even tho we were in the hotel part, we had to bag up all our garbage and take it to the dumpster or be fined. We also had to bag up our linen and blanket.
Too many jet-skis and inconsiderate operators. If you like to fish, this is not the property for you. We didn't realize they and another nearby resort rent jet skis, but it really shouldn't have been an issue either way. Unfortunately, even though the lake is plenty big enough, the jet skis have no concern for people trying to fish or do other lake activities such as paddle boarding or kayaking.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
23 Jul, 2021
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The amenities were great. Kayaks paddle boards row boats included. Jet skis pantoon boats on site for extra charge. Beach area was nice and we liked the fire pits. Beautiful location
Loved the house we stayed in. The only thing we didn't like was the bathroom didn't look like it had been cleaned. The towel was brown like it was old water. The tub looked like it also had not been cleaned. I cleaned it up. Looked like soap scum. We would still go back though.
Stayed here for 4 days and it was very relaxing with a beautiful view we had day and night! Great place to get away from the city life! Definitely coming back soon!
Beautiful property right on the lake with beautiful views. Quiet and secluded. We went in October and there was no one else there. I imagine the summer months are very busy. The bed was extremely uncomfortable and the pull-out couch was even worse. We would'nt stay there again because of the bed. Otherwise it was perfect.
It is a beautiful property. Great views of the lake except from the suites we stayed in. We would recommend the cabins or condos instead, While the suite we stayed in was clean and adequate, It needed many updates and had a parking lot view. We may return but we be more careful in lodging selection. Very peaceful. Friendly people.
The resort itself is good. All the kitchen items were clean, the unit was nice. The property seemed to be taken care of. The view was great. Right on the water. If we brought a boat it would be a great place.
Our only major complaint was we purposely called before booking to make sure it was on a UTV / ATV trail. IT IS NOT. Our entire trip was messed up because of bad information. We had to pack up our machines and drive to get to the trails which is not an easy thing to do when you have 3 machines.
Probably a great place for snowmobiles but nut utvs.
Prime location for use of all three lakes. On-site boat, pontoon and jet ski rental. Plenty of kayaks and boats for free usage. Very clean grounds. Nice sandy beech and swimming area. Plenty on wood for camp fires. Like most of the north woods, WiFi and cell coverage very limited.
We had a nice stay at Black Bear Lodge. I was looking for a cabin on the lake so it was a great option. It is a beautiful resort with nice amenities such as kayaks and paddle and row boats available for use free of charge. Being right on Little St. Germain Lake was nice and they had a nice public beach and docks for guests.
The cabin we stayed at was connected to two other cabins which would have been nice to know beforehand but the neighbors were quiet and pleasant. They also had a communal campfire area that we were hesitant to use when others were congregating around it.
They mentioned a restaurant on site, but it has been closed since March. It would have been better if they had included a COVID-19 update on either hotels.com or their website so guests know what to expect for cleanliness practices and amenities that were closed or unavailable during the time of stay.
The furniture in the cabin could be updated, but comfortable enough if you don't spend a lot of time indoors.
Overall, a very nice stay and resort with good service if you are looking for a true northwoods experience.
Amanda
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
8/10 Good
Ken
13 Jun, 2020
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake view, 2 bedroom/2bath condo was plenty big for 3-4 people. Due to the pandemic the restaurant was closed. Not a lot of people staying so was very quiet. Only problem was it is a no pet property and the couch was covered with dog hair, I bought a lint roller in town to clean it off and covered with a blanket. When I told them at check out just kind of shrugged their shoulders, no real apology or offer to compensate.
I needed a hotel for one night in St. Germain WI for my nephew's graduation. We have family that lives in St. Germain. Expedia listed Black Bear Lodge as an option. The price was high for one night but I decided to go with it anyway. The day of the reservation, I received a call from a person from Black Bear Lodge saying they could not honor the reservation because it was for only one night. She said that they were fully booked anyway. The Expedia website did not state this. I had to scramble to make other accommodations. When I scrambled to find other reservations, I noticed that Black Bear still had availability for that night and I could have rebooked it. I am not sure Expedia is to blame for this. I get he impression that Black Bear Lodge wanted to maximize profits at the expense of a family who needed a room.
Beautiful property and great location. Was able to experience so much wildlife from numerous deer and even a new born fawn right outside our walkout patio and a black bear sighting also. Had a problem with the resort not receiving our reservation through expedia but it was taken care of.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
9 Jan, 2020
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Ruth
12 Oct, 2019
Ruth
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
7 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We didnt have any heat for the first day and it in the low 40's. We had to call twice