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Black Bear Lodge Motel

Property class: 2.5

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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 wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
The current price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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 proximity to this Slade motel you'll find Red River Gorge.
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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

  • 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

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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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 2,051 reviews
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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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

  • 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
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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 14 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on 15 Sept 2026 start from AU$135, 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. 290 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 717 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

marion

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

8/10 Good

Scottie

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Helga

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

8/10 Good

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

Kim

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Staff & service
Location was great. Staff was nice. Could have been cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dale

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a rotten bed. It was like trying to sleep in a hammock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pat

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Staff & service
Cob webs. Nice TV, microwave and fridge all a plus Beds not very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattress in room 104 is in need of replacing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The driveway was difficult to navigate with a lot of potholes. The room was clean and cozy, but could use more outlets and counter space. The bed table between the two beds was cute, but it was on an angle, so not real easy to utilize.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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