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Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

3.0 star property
Unwind in nature’s splendor with rejuvenating spa treatments and family-friendly pools. Connect over meals or meetings amidst breathtaking park views.

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Experience the natural beauty of Starved Rock State Park at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center. Relax with a massage or spa services, enjoy a meal at The Main Dining Room, and unwind by the indoor pool or children's pool. Take advantage of self parking, explore the gift shop, and connect in one of six meeting rooms.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

About the area

Oglesby is home to Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center. Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post. Visit our Oglesby travel guide
Map
2668 East 873 Road, Oglesby, IL, 61348

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park featuring forest scenes
    Starved Rock State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cascade Falls at Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, Illinois
    Matthiessen State Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Buffalo Rock State Park which includes a garden
    Buffalo Rock State Park
    9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Skydive Chicago
    27 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station
    30 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
    97 min drive

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    11 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    9 min drive
  • Cortileno’s
    9 min drive
  • The Rootbeer Stand
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive

About this property

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

Hotel near Starved Rock State Park
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a business centre at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, The Main Dining Room, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • 6 meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop
  • Wedding services and smoke-free property
Room features
All 92 rooms feature comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Back Door Lounge
  • The Main Dining Room

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Early check-in is not allowed at this property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 8.50 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Starved Rock Lodge Oglesby
Starved Rock Lodge
Starved Rock Oglesby
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center Hotel
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center Oglesby
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center Hotel Oglesby

Frequently asked questions

Does Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

What time is check-out at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center located?

Situated in Oglesby, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Mix's Trading Post and Deer Park Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had never been before, so it was a nice experience. Really enjoyed our three meals in the main dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is amazing. My son used the pool, we hiked, at in the dining room, great king bed. Great trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was great. Service was wonderful. Bathroom in rooms at the Lodge very small. Otherwise room cleanliness was good. They could use less abrasive towels
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Very clean. The property is beautiful and the trails are located right outside of the lodge. The restaurant was very good. We ate breakfast in the main dining and dinner at the back door grill. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Was serene....
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great service. Room tiny.

The service and food were exceptionally good. For those reasons I would return. The room was tiny and the bathroom was way too small. There was a coffee maker but no supplies to make a cup of coffee. No amenities in the room at all and the room was very outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

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

Great Time

Stay was wonderful. Very helpful staff. Everythin8g clean and well maintained.. A varity of things to do !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación es muy buena, ya que estas dentro del parque, los senderos y el parque son una maravilla. La limpieza no fue de lo mejor, ya que había cosas de húespedes anteriores en el piso. Y en la cama había chinches. Es muy rústico lo cuál lo hace ideal para el lugar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!! Get a great sense of nature. Lots of activities. Great location in case of emergency snacks & such
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kellyrae

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

Very nice

We loved our stay. Beautiful area. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, beautiful park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Over the course of my 2-night stay, I killed 3 mysterious black bugs in my room. There was no towel rack. The bathroom was so small that anyone taller or heavier than I am would not fit! I had to put the coffee maker on the floor in order to reach an outlet. I ate at all 3 restaurants: Each was mediocre at best. This location is, of course, perfect for accessing hiking, & the history is meaningful; however, they are charging for a nice hotel when this should be billed as a motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great to stay in the middle of Starved Rock. It made hiking really easy. Our room was comfortable and quiet. The on site restaurant was pretty good, but the little cafe had great coffee and cookies!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was quick. The restaurant was well managed with good quality meals. The live band was fun. Beds were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Will return again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Everyone at the lodge is super friendly.

Great place to stay and hike this beautiful park. The rooms were nice and clean, beds were comfortable. Everyone at the lodge is super friendly and helpful in answering any of your questions. I will definitely come back to explore the remaining canyons we have yet to see.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Neat restaurant and bar attached.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to get away
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staying in the park was convenient and nice. There is a lot of ambiance with old part of the lodge. The room as pretty small and basic (we were on the original side), no fridge, or coffee, very small bathroom...but all functional for our stay. The restaurant was good, breakfast was very good and dinner was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic

This is our second time staying at the lodge during COVID-19 and we have felt extremely safe. We love the lodge and can’t wait until we return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was very nice every thing was clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

In the Heart of Nature

All in all the property is perfectly placed due to the hiking trails that surround it. My Wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and our dinner was disappointing. All the GM of the Lodge compensated us, the overall feeling was unsatisfactory. The incredible weather and the scenery made up for the meal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Nancy

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

Very nonhandicap accessible

Was difficult because my husband in a wheelchair and pavement on much of hotel floor is rocky and uneven. I had an extremely difficult time getting him in tge front door in the wheelchair and no employee came to my aide. Adult swim is stated from 8 to 9 a.m. Children were running around the pool and yelling and swimming in my lane. I had to leave. Mentioned to kady at front desk who told me rule not enforced!!! Also, hot tub is broken. Looking at my bank statement I was double charged for a dinner at the hotel dining. I have to deal with that yet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020