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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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Enjoy breathtaking views of the valley from this scenic overlook.
Guests can enjoy a cozy porch with benches and individual cabin entrances.
Exterior
Cozy bedroom with a single bed, patterned bedspread, and framed picture.
Welcome to the Black Bear Lodge, where a rustic signpost marks the entrance to this charming retreat.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

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Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
  • ‪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, such as a corner/local shop and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and ATM/banking services
  • 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

Languages

English

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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

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 30 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on 31 July 2025 start from AU$143.60, 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 572 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jess

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

ALAN

Very quite and really cool place
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Marijo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Likes nearby attractions. Dislikes, smell of our room so much that we bought a candle
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Vaghinak

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

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cute motel right by the Natural Bridges State Park. There is a good pizza place, a Mexican Restaurant, a coffee shop, and ice cream shop nearby, as well as other shopping. Room was clean and had a fridge and microwave and WiFi. A little musty but ok. After hours (4 pm) your key is in a clear box in an envelope with your name on it in the front of a building that’s a strip mall which seemed a little too trusting to me. The office door is off property and is locked with a sign saying employees only. Beautiful area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Smallest bar of soap I ever saw for two day use for two people. The room was nice, but the beds not that comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

The main issue was not enough towels. There is sone pealing paint on the outside. The drive on the wsy in has sone nasty potholes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was well fine and dandy. Unfortunately a garbage truck took out the dish TV line so we did not have TV the last three nights were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very humid. floor was wet. Blanket was wet. Had to leave door open to dry room out...2nd day asked for a dehumidifier and they brought one. Did a greatjob.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Laurie

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

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rustic and awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. no wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025