Black Bear Lodge Motel

Property class: 2.5

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Black Bear Lodge Motel provides amenities, such as a corner/local shop and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Room options

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A cozy room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy cabin-style room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, a small kitchenette with a sink and a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Slade, Black Bear Lodge Motel is in the mountains. Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Natural Bridge State Park and Graining Fork Nature Preserve. 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 km
  • A narrow canyon with layered rock formations.
    Fat Man's Misery
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A large rock formation with a natural arch, surrounded by trees and a forested area.
    Red River Gorge Geological Area
    5 min drive - 7.9 km
  • A calm river at sunset with a canoe in the foreground and sailboats in the background.
    Cave Run Lake
    43 min drive - 61.9 km
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Miguel's Pizza
    11 min walk
  • Cliffview Pies & Pints
    13 min drive
  • The Hungry Hiker
    1 min walk
  • Red River Rockhouse
    7 min drive
  • Little Caesars Pizza
    2 min drive

About this property

Black Bear Lodge Motel

  • Motel in the mountains
  • 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
    • Barbecues, ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
    • 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

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

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

  • 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

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

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.

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

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 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on 20 Sept 2026 start from NZ$169, 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).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 718 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, a bit dated but, super cozy. Perfect for a 1 or 2 night 🌙 stay. The locals are very cool. The A/C worked like a freezer, lol. Great hot water 💧. Very quiet at night. I would stay here again. Lots of trails 👣
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking. Check in was easy. Staff checking us in was really nice!! Room could have been a little cleaner but wasn’t too bad. Air conditioning worked great. Very close to restaurants and fun stuff to do. All in all a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had the basics: clean room and sheets, adequate towels, hairdryer, offered shampoo but not conditioner, minifridge with good small freezer component, wifi/TV worked well. No staff onsite but did not need them (staff at realty comapany at local store). Basics, clean, heat/AC work well without being noisy. Area= small settlement in mountains but has good BBQ restaurant. Would return again but bring food for lunch breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price, it was a great location and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower was excellent with amazing water pressure. We enjoyed the log cabin look of the facility. We liked that it had a porch with lots of seating available. The room itself was on the smaller side but clean. Small fridge without a freezer and a microwave were available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and it did look like the room was in a log cabin. The ceiling was awesome. Lots of hot water and the fridge wirked great. The beds, well, they were not comfortable to sleep in. Due to how hard the bed was we did not get a good sleep. And the microwave was on top of fridge but not due the plug would not reach the outlet. The only place to put it was on the floor so could use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet little place!! Stayed in a Lodge room and it was just perfect. If you're looking for a simple, affordable, low key place this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Black Bear Lodge in Slade, Kentucky. The location was perfect—it's centrally located and made it easy to explore Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, and the surrounding attractions. The room was simple but comfortable. I especially appreciated that they didn't skimp on the blankets, which made for a cozy night's sleep after a day of hiking. The only downside was that my room didn't have an iron or ironing board, so keep that in mind if you need one. Overall, if you're looking for a clean, affordable, and conveniently located place to stay while exploring the area, I'd happily stay at Black Bear Lodge again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. I would have liked to know the area better for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, great location, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property with very friendly and helpful staff. The room was on the small side, but we knew that going in. The only minor drawback was that it could use a bit more lighting. Overall, though, that’s a very small complaint in an otherwise pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Close to many things. Comfortable and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean plenty of parking air conditioner work great wouldn't mind a little newer bed, but that's price point. You can't beat it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very pleasant stay and close to great restaurants and sites
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place in a nice location. The bathroom was a little dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: In a great location to all the things we wanted to do. Room was cute and the air conditioner wirked well. Cons: The shower head stunk and the tub held water and did not drain well. The wi fi on day one made it impossible to watch tv because to many people was on it but by day 2 no one was there and we has no problems with it. No house keeping so once i made coffee the 1st morning i had nothing left for the 2nd. Over all it was not to bad and fprnthe price we paid i was satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026