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Black Bear Lodge Motel

2.5 star property
Mountain retreat with on-site cafe and grocery store offers travelers a peaceful base for exploring scenic surroundings

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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

  • Parking included

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Slade, Black Bear Lodge Motel is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge Geological Area. Kentucky Reptile Zoo and Lee County Recreational Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Slade travel guide
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781 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY, 40376

What's nearby

  • A large rock formation arching over a forested area with a clear blue sky above.
    Natural Bridge State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fat Man's Misery Canyon in Utah
    Fat Man's Misery
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area
    Red River Gorge Geological Area
    5 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hoedown Island
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Miguel's Pizza
    11 min walk
  • Cliffview Pies & Pints
    13 min drive
  • Toad's Barn & Grill
    6 min drive
  • Red River Rockhouse
    7 min drive
  • Redpoint Bbq
    9 min drive

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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

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  • Smoking not allowed

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

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  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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 Osborne Bend Trail and Fat Man's Misery. Natural Bridge State Park is steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Black Bear Lodge Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 681 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 681 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 681 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 681 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 681 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price, it was a great location and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Scottie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice rooms, bed was extremely sunken in the middle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Close to many things. Comfortable and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, great location, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Nice log cabin style motel! WiFi worked great as there’s no service in the area. Situated across the street from a really good BBQ joint. A/C worked really good and plenty of hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and ready for us when we arrived. The only issue we had was that the electric went out on us the morning we left. Other than that, check in was great and the place was cute and perfect for a one night getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before. It is affordable, the staff is great (I accidently reserved the wrong dates and they were able to fix it and accommodate me on the dates I needed) The area was quiet on this trip as it was out of season.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the Red River Gorge/Natural Bridge/Daniel Boone National Forest area. The office is in the coffee shop up the street and the lady that checked us in was super nice. The room itself was basic, but that's all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Akash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking and access was easy. Check was a block away from the property. The staff who helped check us in was super helpful and suggested some good trails too. WiFi password details weren’t in the room so had to ask another resident. The sink was clogged so asked to fix that when I che led out the next day. Overall the place was quiet and room was clean and cool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Amalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place in a nice location. The bathroom was a little dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Great stay!

Fantastic location. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Room was great, staff was friendly. Had a great night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in associate was very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Be sure to read the check in instructions because you do not check in at the lodge itself.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place. Loved the outdoor feel of the room. Just wished i could have stared longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Very quiet. They are now offering WiFi since there is no cell reception in that area which was very awesome to see. It was pretty fast also. Great place, easy check in process and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean, centrally located. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Parking was convenient, Heat in room worked excellent. Bed was uncomfortable, bathroom was clean. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closes to many activities and great places to eat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Central location to hiking, food, friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024