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Black Bear Lodge Motel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds | Porch
Property entrance
Room, 2 Double Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June

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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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Slade

Black Bear Lodge Motel places you steps from Natural Bridge State Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Osborne Bend Trail. .This smoke-free motel offers barbecues, a picnic area and a corner/local shop. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Slade motel, you'll find Red River Gorge Geological Area.
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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
  • Hoedown Island - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 5 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cliffview Pies & Pints - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Toad's Barn & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Redpoint Bbq - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Black Bear Lodge Motel

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Black Bear Lodge Motel also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a corner/local shop. Self parking is free.

This Slade motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • 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 a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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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

  • 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
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.
  • 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
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 all 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
Black Bear Lodge Motel Motel
Black Bear Lodge Motel Slade
Black Bear Lodge Motel Motel Slade

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

Black Bear Lodge Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on 16 June 2026 start from AU$138, 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.

Is parking available at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

Yep, Black Bear Lodge Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

No, Black Bear Lodge Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Black Bear Lodge Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Black Bear Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 676 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 676 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 676 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 676 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 676 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Taylor

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

John

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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8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older but clean and a quaint lodge feel. Exactly as expected. Had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Harold

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

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful in explaining how to check in after hours
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Amalia

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

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations. 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Menka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

Black Bear Lodge

The Black Bear Lodge was cozy, clean and exactly what we needed for our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Great stay!

Fantastic location. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Room was great, staff was friendly. Had a great night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice. It was a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Quiet off the main road. Enjoyed our stay and Karen was very eager to be helpful familiarizing us with the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place. Loved the outdoor feel of the room. Just wished i could have stared longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Smelled extremely fresh when we
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big, clean rooms.. quiet property.. loved staying here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quiet rustic setting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025