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Black Bear Lodge Motel

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Porch
Property entrance
Room, 2 Double Beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Slade

In Slade .Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Osborne Bend Trail and Fat Man's Misery. Also, Natural Bridge State Park 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 - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hoedown Island - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 4 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Toads Barn Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Redpoint Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk

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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includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
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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

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

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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 Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on Apr 13, 2026 start from CA $122, 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. 260 out of 645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 645 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The bridge was very pot-holey. They need filled in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Justice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful in explaining how to check in after hours
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was nice, comfortable and plenty of towels. Not use to having NO person to talk to... Just picking up a key then dropping it off I did not like.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Menka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and enjoyed our stay not a bad price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Smelled extremely fresh when we
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy and sticky. Especially night stand. Bathroom floor dirty and some white container in there that that was gross. Noise from the other rooms terrible. No lights on entrance sign we passed it three times before we finally entered the drive. Lights would have helped. Outside chairs full of cigarette ash. Lastly washcloths old stains on them. Do not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was infested with ants, the bed was so uncomfortable we both woke with backaches and the toilet is so low to the ground your lucky if you can get up.Was not thrilled about the place at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Chosen based on budgets so we weren't expecting the Ritz. Price was 1/3 less than Natural Bridge State Park lodge and reasonable for a prime location in a popular tourist area - ideal for our purpose of visiting trails and arches throughout the Red River Gorge Area. Check-in staff (down the road) were friendly and efficient. The room was reasonably furnished as pictured and things worked. We liked the wood based interior. Bonus - we were on the 2nd floor which means we had a vaulted ceiling. There rain at night and we could hear it on the roof which was a plus for us. Room blacks out well. Main downside - the beds were sort of like sleeping on plywood and need replacing. Minor quibbles - took forever to get hot water in the sink (but no problem in the shower which had great water pressure) and the floors under the bed should have been vacuumed months ago. NOTE: Main motel photo is not from the motel but from the nearby Natural Bridge State Park and doesn't represent the motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After only a couple days of intermittent, light rain, the ceiling leaked. Workers arrived quickly but didn't fix the problem. It continued to leak while I was there. Staff was friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was fine. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The room was a little hard to find but overall clean. Needed some updating. The inside looked better than the outside. Worked for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run down, tub and sink drained very slowly, smelled funny, and we had bees in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to most of the area attractions we were looking to visit. It’s not that it’s a bad place but it is not very updated and the mattress is HORRIBLE! Pillows are not comfortable and just need to be replaced with something that actually works as being comfortable. For the price and the fact that there’s hardly anything else in the area it was just convenient but not really comfortable. Would I stay there again? Not unless they have replaced the mattress and pillows with something newer and more comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Terrible bed that rolled around a lot. Terrible pillows. Wholes in blanket. Tub stopped up. Some type of bee kept getting in the room. Lots of places it could have come in. Cheaply furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025