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Black Bear Lodge Motel

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the free parking at this Slade motel

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A scenic overlook with a stone retaining wall, wooden railing, and a cable car system in the background.
A wooden signboard for Black Bear Lodge with a contact number.
A two-story log cabin with a balcony, a covered porch, and a gravel driveway.
A log cabin with a covered porch and several wooden chairs.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

Explore the area

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781 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY, 40376
  • Place, Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fat Man's Misery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky Reptile Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬

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

About the area

Slade

In Slade .Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Natural Bridge State Park and Osborne Bend Trail. Also, Fat Man's Misery is within half a mile (1 km) and Kentucky Reptile Zoo is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 - 5 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Cave Run Lake - 43 min drive - 61.9 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cliffview Pies & Pints - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Redpoint Bbq - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Black Bear Lodge Motel

Enjoy the free parking at this Slade motel
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Black Bear Lodge Motel also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a convenience store. Self parking is free.

This Slade motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Black Bear Lodge Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 2,091 reviews
The price is CA $109
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Black Bear Lodge Motel Slade
Black Bear Slade
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Black Bear Lodge Motel to the airport?

Black Bear Lodge Motel is 62 mi (64-min drive) away from the Blue Grass Airport (LEX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

As of Oct 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on Oct 18, 2026 start from CA $125, excluding 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.

Does Black Bear Lodge Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Black Bear Lodge Motel.

Does Black Bear Lodge Motel offer free breakfast?

Black Bear Lodge Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Black Bear Lodge Motel have a pool?

Black Bear Lodge Motel does not have a pool.

Does Black Bear Lodge Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Black Bear Lodge Motel to downtown Slade?

Black Bear Lodge Motel is 1 mi away from Slade.

Black Bear Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 728 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Adequate but has a musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Good for a quick night room was a little smelly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It would be nice if they supplied you with clean towels on a daily basis
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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
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
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
Really great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
That is was so close to everything and the best BBQ right across the st.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As good as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location. No ice. Helpful if you get locked out. Inconvenient check in and out. Would not be my first choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location, easy parking. Affordable. Felt like a cabin. Will definitely stat here again when visiting RRG.
Stayed 2 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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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Location was great. Staff was nice. Could have been cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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
Nice place to to stay for the night while traveling. Would have appreciated a WIFI password as our phones did not have an internet connection. Other then that it was a pleasant stay. Nice shower!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect if you want the cabin vibes for a quick trip, or just a solo trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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