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Black Bear Lodge Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Natural Bridge State Park

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Property entrance
Black Bear Lodge Motel, surrounded by mountain scenery, offers a comfortable base for travelers. Guests enjoy coffee at the on-site cafe, supplies from the grocery store, and barbecue grills for outdoor meals. Visitors particularly appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is S$125
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
781 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY, 40376

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridge State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fat Man's Misery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Red River Gorge - 17 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Toads Barn Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Callies Lake And Campground in Red River Gorge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Black Bear Lodge Motel

Motel near Natural Bridge State Park
Black Bear Lodge Motel provides amenities, such as a corner/local shop and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • ATM/banking services, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Black Bear Lodge Motel offer comforts, such as air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [769 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade, KY 40376]
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [769 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade, KY 40376]
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive on the same day of booking must contact this property prior to 6 PM for check-in instructions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Black Bear Lodge Motel Slade
Black Bear Slade
Black Bear Lodge Motel Motel
Black Bear Lodge Motel Slade
Black Bear Lodge Motel Motel Slade

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

As of 14 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on 15 Sept, 2025 start from S$124.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Black Bear Lodge Motel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Natural Bridge State Park, Osborne Bend Trail and Fat Man's Misery. Kentucky Reptile Zoo and Hoedown Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Black Bear Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 596 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Quiet off the main road. Enjoyed our stay and Karen was very eager to be helpful familiarizing us with the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very pleasant stay and close to great restaurants and sites
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations. 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Park. Very quiet. The lodge room needs a table or shelf for more counter space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun vibe to this hotel. Away fromnthe road, quiet, and it feels like a cabin!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dena lee

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a clean quiet motel. Waking distance to local places and a 2 minute drive to others. Close to hiking areas and very beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Selina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Being a rustic lodge motel, it was pretty much what we expected…clean, comfortable, but very dark rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice option in the gorge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice. It was a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quiet rustic setting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. Air conditioning worked great on hot days. Slept well. Was off the road just enough to be quiet but still close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They now have Wifii. The place is simple, but they have everything you need. Feels like a cabin. We arrived late, but the receptionist texted me the instructions. The stores around close early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff not available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Very quite and really cool place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gertrude

Liked: Amenities
Not clean outside on patio. Web on the rail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled very musty, the bed was very uncomfortable. No wifi made limited phone access which is unsafe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was rustic but clean and fairly quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Explore easily

Great location to go out and explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaghinak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was just average. Parking was convenient, but big potholes in the driveway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a few times and love it! Was a little louder this time. Still enjoyable though! Love the price and placing. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, clean rooms. Close to Natural Bridge. Only problem was the TV in one room was a smart TV that we could not get anything to work on
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for hiking at Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice room and nice ckeck in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025