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Black Bear Inn

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Black Bear Inn offers a private beach for fishing or seaside relaxation. Enjoy the tranquil garden and a library with plenty of reading material. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and on-site barbecue grills are perfect for outdoor meals.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Classic Room (#10, 2 Kings) | Desk, free WiFi

Classic Room (#10, 2 Kings)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Classic Room (#14, 1 queen 1 double) | Desk, free WiFi

Classic Room (#14, 1 queen 1 double)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room (#16, 2 queens) | Desk, free WiFi

Classic Room (#16, 2 queens)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room (#18, 1 King) | Desk, free WiFi

Classic Room (#18, 1 King)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room (#20, 1 queen ) | Desk, free WiFi

Classic Room (#20, 1 queen )

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room (#23 1 Queen, 1 twin/twin bunk) | Desk, free WiFi

Classic Room (#23 1 Queen, 1 twin/twin bunk)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
505 West Ramshorn, Dubois, WY, 82513

What's nearby

  • National Bighorn Sheep Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dubois Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Headwaters Community Arts Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dubois Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Union Pass - 55 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

  • Riverton, WY (RIW-Riverton Regional) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos Esteban - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Creek Saloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Perch Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Moose Outpost - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Black Bear Inn

Property highlights
A garden, a library, and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Black Bear Inn. With amenities like a private beach and fishing, this motel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Black Bear Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Black Bear Inn Dubois
Black Bear Dubois
Black Bear Inn Motel
Black Bear Inn Dubois
Black Bear Inn Motel Dubois

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Black Bear Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dubois motel is within a 10-minute walk of National Bighorn Sheep Center, Dubois Town Hall, and Headwaters Community Arts Center. Wind River and Dubois Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Black Bear Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liz is an amazing hostess. The property is located beside the wind river and has a beautiful park like setting where s’more‘s are served up nightly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Colleen

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

Rustic, friendly Inn.

Room was clean, but small. barely get around king sized bed. I would have preferred a queen with a little more room. Nice friendly , rustic atmosphere. Common area on riverfront with firepit. My husband missed air conditioning, but I thought it was comfortable without.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Pang

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

Super friendly owner and cozy motel

It is a motel so we got to park right in front of our room. The room was nice and comfy. Wifi was poor but this was expected in the mountains. Nice touches such as the towels and toilet paper folded, graham crackers with teddy bears and chocolates sprinkled around, and a bear shaped bar of soap. Loved the s'mores, swings and the river. Owner was welcoming and chatty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Even though it is old, I liked the character of Black Bear Inn. Sometimes I like to steer away from the typical hotel, and stay at locally owned places. It felt homey and cozy to me, and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean and quiet. It was probably the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family run. Very Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great staff old building

The service was wonderful! However, this is an old building without air conditioning. The staff could not have been friendlier. Tgey were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rustic situation
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

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

Unplug, unwind, and find your happy place

This place is magical! From one-of-a-kind ambiance, to nightly smores round the campfire, its truly a unique experience. Each room has a theme and stories to back them up, to which the owner loves to share (one of the nicest gals ever). Its truly a family affair here! Layout is like a motel with free parking right outside your door. No cable but plenty of old school vhs rentals available in the office (for FREE, plus popcorn to make in your room too) and excellent wi-fi for your personal devices. Nothing too fancy here... just old fashioned rustic charm that will remind you of days gone by and fill your heart with joy. So unplug, unwind, dip your feet in the stream, and enjoy!! Oh, and look out for the occasional traveling musicians cause they just may break out their guitar and share a few songs for ya come sundown ;-)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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

Great stay

Do not let the looks deceive you. It is an older hotel but the charm alone is worrh the stay. My wife and I live in Las Vegas and are accustomed to fancy hotels, but we loved the rustic nature of this motel. The room was exceptionally clean and homie and Liz the owner was very welcoming and made sure our stay was enjoyable.if your anywhere near Dubois Wy and want a comfortable, charming motel don't pass up the black bear in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Louis

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

Home away from home

Friendly, welcoming owner as we arrived later in the evening. Room was smaller, but comfortable. Didn’t have as many electric outlets as newer motels, but we managed. No breakfast provided (e knew that when we booked), but nice table and chairs to eat our breakfast we brought. Everything was clean and seemed like staying at your mom’s home! Stayed here once a number of years ago and would stay again. Easy trip once we left Yellowstone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

GREAT STAY at BLACK BEAR INN

The Black Bear Inn is a charming multi-generational family run motel right on the Wind River. We loved it and it is run by great people. The flyshop is a great bonus! Highly recommend both.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Felt like staying at Grandmas. Both good & bad.

It was fine. Felt very clean but dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

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

Great night in western Wyoming

We were there just one night on our way to Idaho. It was a perfect place to spend the evening. My husband and son went on a flyfishing trip with a guide that does free flyfishing lessons daily in the parking lot at 5:00pm. My daughter and I were able to walk the downtown and had a wonderful meal at the Cowboy Cafe. The Black Bear Inn offered a campfire with s'mores and games at 8:00pm. The office had a lot of items, from movies and games, to books, to give you something to do in your downtown. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Great place

This is a hotel that is very cared for by the owner. The room was homey, not a hotel room. The owner was friendly and professional. Plus they had a fire and smores everynight of our stay. 10/10 will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it. The young lady checking us in was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Great staff with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
i am but the property old and run down the only positive was the wifi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location, pricey for the old motel. Unique and quirky. No TV, internet or breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Best kept secret

beyond friendly staff - Liz was informative and kind. Great location, right on the river. After 2 different local kennels fell through with doggie day care on the day we were going to Yellowstone, Liz offered a family member to walk our 2 dogs. So lucky to find this property. No air conditioning but the area's climate did not require air. We truly enjoyed our stay away from the big corporate properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed on night at Black Bear Inn, but we were really loved it. The owner was there to greet us, even though we had arrived late, and she was one of the most pleasant people I've ever met. She was friendly, helpful, and made our stay very enjoyable. The room was clean, and the bed was very comfortable. Checking out was easy, and quick.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with unique features. Excellent, friendly and responsive staff. Easy check in/out and fun time with the nightly offering of smores at the firepit down at the river. Large room with spacious beds and lots of great amenities including coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge. Liz brought in a space heater to ensure we were comfortable since it was still a bit chilly and the heating system was being updated. We were cozy, comfy and had a great night's rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

Nice and friendly

Great place to stay! Friendly owner!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

James

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

Go stay at the Bear.

Clean motel; friendly & helpful management. Able to sit by the Wind River & enjoy a peaceful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

knarfus, Rapid City, SD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location. Somewhat older property, but that's to be expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

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