Black Bear Lodge Motel
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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
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
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
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- 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.