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Black Bear Lodge

12255 Highway 34, P.O. Box 609, Grand Lake, CO 80447
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Denver, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

As another reviewer wrote, I wish I could rate it higher. A great value in a woodsy natural style, with great people at the hotel. The view of the mountains and lake with a fragrant forrest breeze made just sitting outside the room a delight. I am already making plans to take my adult children and grandkids there for the... More

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Allen, Texas
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

We loved the name of the place, location was ok, loved their golden retriever, but unfortunately this place was not nice. Overpriced for what you get. Very outdated, didn't feel fresh and clean, and couldn't wait to checkout and go into another hotel so I could shower and get cleaned up. The worst part is that they have lights right... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012 via mobile

Picked this hotel driving on the way to RMNP. It's nice its family owned and not some corporation. The hotel was clean but the rooms were small. No spectacular views but the pine look was nice. I didn't know what would be available or exactly where grand lake was so I decided on this hotel which was on the way... More

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Middleville, Michigan
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

Reminiscent of Mom & Pop motels of yore. Clean & comfortable with in-room coffee! Nice sized room with two queen sized beds. They have kitchenettes as well. Good maintenance. Owners are very friendly, including Rocky (dog, not squirrel), Right on the main hwy just south of town, nice view of the lake. If you are tired of the stuffiness of... More

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parker, co
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6 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

Stayed at the Black Bear for one night on the way into Rocky Mountain National Park. Room and bathroom clean, but very small. One thing of note is that the windows face the highway. I don't think the room had a/c so if you are sensitive to noise, it might be hard to keep the window open. I used earplugs... More

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denver, co
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

This small lodge with several rooms, one level, some 2 bedrooms was very comfy, clean, and a great value for the price. We had a two room unit, where one room was the living room, separated by sliding door to 2nd room. One king, one queen bed. Very nicely done, comfortable and mountain-ish. Owner, front desk very pleasant, willing to... More

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Grand Lake, Colorado
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7 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

The entire staff was really friendly including Rocky the owners dog. The place was really clean, neat, and comfy. Close to town but far enough away to be quiet and relaxing. Affordable and a good value.

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011

We met friends and family in January at Black Bear Lodge. This is a charming place, just outside Grand Lake Colorado. You have a great view of the mountains and the lake! We came to ski at Winter Park and its a beautiful 45 minute drive. We found the lodge to be clean and the owners are great.

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Austin, Texas
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2010

This is a nice, clean hotel right outside of Grand Lake, CO. If you want to stay away from the crowds that can occur in the peak season, this is the place to go. We were give a 2-bedroom suite because that is all that was available and were only charged for one room. Nice beds, clean room, and a... More

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Denver, Pennsylvania
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2010

We love this place. We have two young children who love the outdoor heated pool -which has a nice 2 foot area for my toddler as well as a "deep end"). The motel has amazing views of the Continental Divide and Shadow Mountain Lake (which is literally across the street). The rooms are clean and the owners are friendly and... More

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Address: 12255 Highway 34, P.O. Box 609, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Region: United States > Colorado > Grand County > Grand Lake
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Ranked #11 of 17 Speciality lodging in Grand Lake

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