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Black Bear Lodge Motel

781 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Black Bear Lodge Motel is an independent 2.5-star motel located in Slade, Kentucky, positioned in the foothills just steps from Natural Bridge State Park and a 3-minute walk from Osborne Bend Trail. The property sits 0.2 miles from Fat Man's Misery and 1.3 miles from Kentucky Reptile Zoo, making it convenient for visitors exploring the area's natural attractions.

The motel features 10 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and satellite television. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. All rooms have desks and coffee/tea makers. Weekly housekeeping service is provided, and guests have rated room comfort at 4 out of 5 stars.

Guests can enjoy a coffee shop/cafe on-site, as well as a grocery and convenience store. The property offers a picnic area and barbecue grills for outdoor dining and recreation. Free self-parking is available, and the motel maintains smoke-free accommodations throughout. An ATM is on-site for banking convenience. The property is managed by a professional host with limited front desk hours, and guests receive special check-in instructions via email before arrival.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Service animals are welcome; however, pets are not permitted. The property is not wheelchair accessible, with upper floors accessible by stairs only. No elevators or extra beds are available. With an overall guest rating of 4 out of 5 stars and an 85.3% recommendation rate, Black Bear Lodge Motel offers straightforward accommodations for mountain travelers.

Location & nearby attractions

When you stay at Black Bear Lodge Motel in Slade, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Natural Bridge State Park and 3 minutes by foot from Osborne Bend Trail. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fat Man's Misery and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kentucky Reptile Zoo.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Natural Bridge State Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Osborne Bend Trail - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Fat Man's Misery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Hoedown Island - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Graining Fork Nature Preserve - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
Red River Gorge Geological Area - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
Cliffview Recreational Preserve - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Ashland Wildlife Management Area - 13.8 km / 8.5 mi
Miller Fork Recreational Preserve - 17 km / 10.6 mi
Muir Valley - 17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve - 20.7 km / 12.9 mi
Lee County Recreational Center - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi
Pendergrass Murray Recreational Preserve - 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Bald Rock Fork Recreational Preserve - 25.7 km / 16 mi

The nearest major airport is Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 99.7 km / 62 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite at the motel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store.

Amenities & features

Make use of convenient amenities, which include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7:00 PM. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [769 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade, KY 40376]. 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. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Know before you go

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.