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A room with a black carpet, wooden flooring, a white wall, and a window.

A road curving through a forest with autumn foliage.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a plaid bedspread and white pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds. The room has a patterned carpet and blue walls.

A bathroom with a toilet, bathtub, and shower curtain.

1. Royal Motel

16.2 km from Bear Lake

Angeline

₩93,905

₩105,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a round coffee table.

A reception desk with a stone wall and a sign that reads "The Seasons Lodge".

A building with a stone facade, a covered entrance with a geometric roof design, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

2. The Seasons Lodge

15.9 km from Bear Lake

David

₩116,979

₩134,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a clock, and a small shelf.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and chair.

A modern hotel breakfast area with a sign reading "EXPRESS START BREAKFAST," coffee makers, a desk with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Martinsville by IHG

12.3 km from Bear Lake

Stanley

₩111,096

₩124,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A gazebo with a white railing and a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A spacious room with a spiral staircase, a dining area with wooden chairs, a water dispenser, and a green cushioned bench.

A two-story house with a brick driveway, a black front door, and a mailbox.

A gazebo with a white lattice railing, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.

4. Century Suites Hotel

19.3 km from Bear Lake

Rebecca

₩138,846

₩155,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious dining hall with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and hanging lights.

A Brown County Inn sign with amenities like a hotel, restaurant, bar, pool, weddings, live music, and conference rooms.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, potted plants, and tables and chairs.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a cash register, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

5. Brown County Inn

15.4 km from Bear Lake

Mary

₩134,399

₩154,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, two patterned chairs, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

A large building with a sign reading "Best Western."

A hotel lobby with a leather sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

6. Best Western Martinsville Inn

12.3 km from Bear Lake

Roger

₩101,484

₩113,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A living room with a stone fireplace, two blue sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden bench.

A hotel with a red roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a sign indicating clearance for accessibility.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a small table.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a comfortable seating arrangement, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

7. Quality Inn Nashville - Bloomington

15.9 km from Bear Lake

Angela

₩158,144

₩181,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A fountain in a park with a golf course in the background.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, a bar area, and a television screen.

A golf course with a clear path, trees, and a grassy area.

A large, multi-story building with a prominent porch and stone foundation.

8. Salt Creek Golf Retreat

18.5 km from Bear Lake

Allison

₩268,287

₩321,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and skylights, surrounded by windows and a covered outdoor area.

A hotel entrance with a sign, a parking area, and a building with multiple windows.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a countertop.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a sliding glass door, and a view of the landscape.

9. Hotel Nashville

14.7 km from Bear Lake

Julie

₩148,505

₩170,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A row of traditional wooden houses with a well-maintained garden and a clear street in front.

A covered porch with white railings and rocking chairs.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone fireplace, and large windows.

A hallway with wooden floors, a ceiling fan, a bench, framed pictures, and a sign on the wall.

10. Artists Colony Inn

15.1 km from Bear Lake

Dawn

₩196,599

₩226,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a Super 8 sign, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and a large wall-mounted picture.

A modern building with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Martinsville

12.3 km from Bear Lake

John

₩88,539

₩99,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by yellow walls and windows.

A yellow building with a blue door and a 'NO PETS' sign, an American flag, and a wooden ramp leading to the entrance.

A yellow building with a green roof, a blue door, and an American flag.

A room with a wooden table and two chairs, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

12. Green Valley Lodge

16 km from Bear Lake

David

₩123,418

₩141,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A covered porch with a view of a grassy field and trees.

A bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a towel rack.

A reception area with a green counter, a desk with a computer, and a wall adorned with framed photographs.

A motel with a central building and a parking lot.

13. Salt Creek Inn

15.9 km from Bear Lake

David

₩102,395

₩117,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Royal Motel	8.8 Excellent 204 reviews	View
The Seasons Lodge	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Martinsville by IHG	8.6 Excellent 716 reviews	View
Century Suites Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 509 reviews	View
Brown County Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,191 reviews	View

Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

IU Biddle Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay while visiting our son."

Cascades Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place, really relaxing time. Wished we could have stopped longer."

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice room. Clean quiet and comfortable."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Martinsville by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, clean and good breakfast"

Brown County Inn

8/10 Good

"We only stayed for one night but we had everything we needed. Super convenient with the restaurant/bar being right there. Plus, super cool they have activities set up for people. We would definitely stay again. You can tell this place has been around for a long time, but it has been redone recently. It was comfortable and the staff were al great!"

Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"The staff in the restaurant is above helpful & amazing!!!"

Hotel Nashville

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing place to stay!! The staff are super nice and very helpful. The rooms are very nice and spacious. The hot tub and pool are great to relax in. It’s overall my favorite hotel!!"

Quality Inn Nashville - Bloomington

8/10 Good

"While the hotel is dated- it was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was extremely light. Close to town and the park."

Salt Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good as expected"

Other attractions near Bear Lake

Morgan-Monroe State Forest

9.2/10 (29 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Morgan-Monroe State Forest, a lovely green space in Martinsville. Amble around this family-friendly area's forest or attend a football game.

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Gallahue Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gallahue Lake during your travels in Morgantown.

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Hungry Acres Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hungry Acres Lake during your travels in Morgantown.

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Lutheran Hills Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lutheran Hills Lake during your travels in Nashville. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Cherry Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cherry Lake during your travels in Martinsville. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Bob Klawitter Lake Lemon Woods

You can take time to visit Bob Klawitter Lake Lemon Woods during your travels to Unionville.

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Lake Lemon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Lemon during your travels in Unionville.

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Cedar Creek Winery

9.4/10 (10 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cedar Creek Winery during your travels to Martinsville. Wander the forest in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bear Lake?

Bear Lake is located in Morgantown. You'll find 22 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Bear Lake?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Martinsville by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Bear Lake. Other good choices in the area include Brown County Inn and Hotel Nashville.

How many hotels are there close to Bear Lake?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Bear Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bear Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Bear Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Bear Lake?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Bear Lake, head over to our customer service page.

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Our top choices for Bear Lake hotels

1. Royal Motel

2. The Seasons Lodge

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Martinsville by IHG

4. Century Suites Hotel

5. Brown County Inn

6. Best Western Martinsville Inn

7. Quality Inn Nashville - Bloomington

8. Salt Creek Golf Retreat

9. Hotel Nashville

10. Artists Colony Inn

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Martinsville

12. Green Valley Lodge

13. Salt Creek Inn

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Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

IU Biddle Hotel

Cascades Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Martinsville by IHG

Brown County Inn

Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG

Hotel Nashville

Quality Inn Nashville - Bloomington

Salt Creek Inn

Other attractions near Bear Lake

Morgan-Monroe State Forest

Gallahue Lake

Hungry Acres Lake

Lutheran Hills Lake

Cherry Lake

Bob Klawitter Lake Lemon Woods

Lake Lemon

Cedar Creek Winery

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