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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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Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds | Porch
Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, bed sheets
Exterior
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
781 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY, 40376

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridge State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fat Man's Misery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Osborne Bend Trail - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Red River Gorge - 17 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Callies Lake And Campground in Red River Gorge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Black Bear Lodge Motel

Motel near Natural Bridge State Park
Black Bear Lodge Motel provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Black Bear Lodge Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 alternate 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators
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 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?

Check-out 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 mi (3 km).

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Black Bear Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 535 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The rooms were very nice. It was a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Enjoyed the quiet rustic setting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

8/10

Great location for hiking at Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was quiet and clean, centrally located. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Rustic and awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

If you want an "upnorth in the woods" experience, this is your place. It's cozy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

I liked the location and the people, everyone was friendly. The room was clean, the A/C was cold, the shower was nice with good water pressure. My only complaint is the mattress was uncomfortable. And I needed more towels. The BBQ restaurant across the street was good but didn't open until Thursday. I would stay there again but next time I will bring extra towels and pillows. I had a great time in Daniel Boone National Park. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

It's a good location right off the highway. Easy to get to all the sites around the area, just no internet access, no cell service. Makes it hard to stay in touch with family.And parking lot is not motorcycle friendly at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Road from highway to bridge (very short distance) was very bumpy. Tiny bar of soap - bring your own. Heat and A/C worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Unique motel, not a lodge. It is a basic no frills room. Linens and bathroom area was clean., which is most important. Floors could be cleaned bit better. Overall good for a short get away. Check in lady was super sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

No top sheet on one bed. Linen questionable. Quite noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

Unfortunately I can’t give a great review. The staff was very friendly and helpful, however, the grounds needed some work. In the parking lot is an old, dirty RV and another car that has flat tires and is full of trash. The upstairs landing, where my room was had seating to enjoy the view but the area was full of spider webs on the railing and on the lights and bird poop in front of our door. It would have been a really nice spot to hang out if it had been cleaned, it wouldn’t take much. Inside, the room was very clean but the pillows were as flat as pancakes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The room was very clean. We slept really well. Was cute like a log cabin room. We were able to walk across the road and get food and listen to some really good music. The location is great close to the highway and there is a very quaint coffee shop breakfast place very close. The parking is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

No WI-FI zero bars inside room and maybe 1/2 bar outside. Property needs to be updated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

We were a little concerned when we pulled up and saw the truck with two flat tires that had been there for a while and the neglected state of the property. However we were pleasantly surprised with our room. It was clean and perfect for just needing a place to shower and relax after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Good place to stay. However when we arrived it was after hours and everything was closed. We had no toilet paper and had to use old paper towels from my car. The property does not have wifi and service is spotty. They tell you that though but it made for a bit of an inconvenience while trying to see if places were open for toilet paper. The place was clean and everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Awesome place to stay! Just what we were looking for. Will definitely be back! Thank you 😉
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Good location to the park and walking distance to BBQ and coffee
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Very cozy room, decent area with some places around it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Great stay, nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10

No internet which I knew in advance. Looked cute on ad but when there a bit of a let down. Place was dusty, especially the air conditioning unit, behind bathroom door. Old dried up coffee filter left in coffee machine. Som kind of dead black bug on floor. Person that cleans doesn’t take pride the property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Big, clean rooms.. quiet property.. loved staying here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024