Black Bear Lodge Motel

Property class: 2.5

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Close to Natural Bridge State Park, Black Bear Lodge Motel provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

The current price is AED 323
AED 356 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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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 neighborhood

Located in Slade, Black Bear Lodge Motel is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge Geological Area. 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 natural rock arch formation surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
    Red River Gorge Geological Area
    5 min drive - 7.9 km
  • A dog on a dock, a red canoe on calm water, and a sunset in the distance.
    Cave Run Lake
    43 min drive - 61.9 km
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo
    2 min drive - 2.1 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

  • Motel near Natural Bridge State Park
  • Black Bear Lodge Motel provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • ATM/banking services, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Black Bear Lodge Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 2,113 reviews
The price is AED 297
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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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 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge Motel on 25 October 2026 start from AED 323, 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.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (3 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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. 297 out of 734 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 734 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 734 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 734 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 734 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Close to the coffee shop, ery good breakfast and coffee, the room was clean, but the bedspread had a smell, like musty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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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

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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

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For the price, it was a great location and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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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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10/10 Excellent

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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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10/10 Excellent

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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
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6/10 Okay

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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
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8/10 Good

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Great location, nice rooms, bed was extremely sunken in the middle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy parking, great location, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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Beautiful place. Close to many things. Comfortable and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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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

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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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10/10 Excellent

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very pleasant stay and close to great restaurants and sites
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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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

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Clean room and staff was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!

Fantastic location. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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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

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The rooms were very nice. It was a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025