Top Hotels in Big Bear Region Lodges
Top Things to do in Big Bear Region
The best available Lodges to stay near Big Bear Region
Big Bear Lake has two resorts: Snow Summit, one of the biggest in Southern California (31 runs on 240 skiable acres) and Bear Mountain, which appeals to the snowboarding crowd with Southern California's only superpipe. Golf, ski, fish or hike amid majestic mountains at this nature lover's paradise blessed with perfect weather year-round. Lodging options range from resorts with outdoor activities and private beaches to cozy inns with country ambience.
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1. Lagonita Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 205 reviews
Award-winning Lagonita Lodge is Big Bear Lake’s perfect getaway resort. As a premier Big Bear Lakefront Lodge and Resort, Lagonita’s prime location on the south shore of Big Bear Lake offers guests an ideal setting whether it’s for a weekend or a week. Spend time with family, friends or a romantic partner, the Lodge’s condominium-style rooms provide the space and comfort to enjoy your time away from home.
Weekend getaway@
Reviewed By netwiz2022Big Bear Lake is a beautiful place for a weekend getaway. La Lagonita Lodge is a great place to stay while there. Nice rooms, direct view of the lake. Close to Big Bear Village entertainment, dining, shopping and all that Big Bear Lake and mountains have to offer. We will return here for sure.
2. Big Bear Lake Front Lodge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 310 reviews
Lakefront Location by Village. We have a Private Beach/Private Boat Dock and BBQ area. Rooms now have NEW Flooring/New bedding and painted walls in lake and garden rooms. Children's play area on grounds. Extra cleaning done at property throughout the day and no contact check ins offered. Outdoor games such as ping pong, basketball and many other games available for guest use. FREE guest parking and FREE WIFI. Walk to Village 1/2 block. Minutes to ski resort. All rooms have frigs/microwaves/coffeemakers and FREE coffe and WIFI, balconies or patios and gas fireplaces. Two story cabin on site sleeps 8 with two bathrooms, full kitchen, dining room, living rooms and 6 beds and couch. Kitchen rooms with balconies and extra large rooms with two queen beds offer stove/pots/pans/plates/kitchen sink/frig/microwave/coffee maker/toaster/kitchen table and outdoor seating . These rooms have limited pet friendly availability for a $35 daily pet fee of pets 30 pounds or smaller. 1 Pet per room please, no cats.
Perfect peaceful getaway
Reviewed By Rosie CNeeded a quick lil getaway from the daily hussle & bustle. Found this lil hidden gem and it was just what we needed! Room was clean and the patio was so roomy with the lake view and beautiful sunset. The fireplace was a plus when it was time to wind down and warm up. Definitely going to be one of our go to’s!
3. Hillcrest Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 188 reviews
Flat-screen TVs, new linens and so much more has transformed Hillcrest Lodge into a charming and cozy get-a-way. Hillcrest is within a block of the Alpine Slide & Snow play area and only a half mile from The Village and Big Bear Marina. There are restaurants, bakery and a Brewery half a block away. We know you'll want to stay with us.
Very comfortable stay and were happy that we had researched our options in advance.
Reviewed By JulieN2753The location was perfect - very short drive to the village center, and close to Boulder Bay in the other direction. Room 7 was great for us as there was plenty of floor space for our blind golden retriever to find his way around. Everything was very clean and updated, and had all of the amenities we needed. Comfortable bedroom and bathroom, and loved the double recliner in front of the fireplace and flat screen TV in the living room. We would certainly stay there again.
4. Oak Knoll Lodge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
Come and have a memorable experience here in Big Bear Lake, California! Oak Knoll Lodge boasts a long and interesting past. Ideally located, Oak Knoll was the first Lodge that travelers would encounter as they drove into Big Bear Valley from Mill Creek Road, the main road into Big Bear (then known as Pine Knot) at the time. OKL is ideally located just steps away from the National Forest with plenty of sledding and hiking available. Most of the cabins still standing were constructed during the 1920s. All cabins have free WiFi and parking, along with their own full individual kitchen! OKL was just recently taken over by new ownership. Design & Fabricator Lindsey Kurowski purchased the lodge in 2019. She is currently in process of renovating all 12 cabins. Her renovation project caught the attention of Chip and Joanna Gaines & now you will be able to check out the renovation on her new show Inn The Works on the Magnolia Network. We are so proud to share this place with you and our story. All the cabins have been recently updated but still have the same old charm that OKL is known for. Come check us out!
Cabin #2. good location / weird experience
Reviewed By MerlekinsDisclaimer: We were booked into this cabin by the surprise travel agency "Pack Up & Go" so we had no expectations, since we didn't even know we would be staying here. That being said, that travel agency did give us exactly what we said we preferred -- a property away from the crowds, in a natural setting, near outdoor activities. However, the national forest was closed due to wildfire concerns, so all of our planned hiking was squashed and we ended up going in to town more than we had expected. This property is perfectly situated for forest activities, though, and I guess for snow activities, too, which we don't do. So yeah, Covid, I get it -- the front office was "contactless" and they had phone numbers posted if we needed anything. We never called the phone numbers, so I can't speak to whether the staff was helpful. We had never visited this area; we usually rely on lodging staff to give recommendations etc so the lack of staff was unnerving. Were they on-site? do they live there? were they watching us? It just felt creepy to not have any staff in sight. The lobby looked cozy and nicely renovated, but not available to guests. There was nobody else staying here, until on Saturday we think another cabin checked in. Our room was not serviced during our stay but IDK if it was supposed to be. Our cabin looked like it had been recently renovated, but maybe 80% completion -- mildly dirty, blinds that didn't fit or not installed correctly, fixtures that were definitely decades old. We never did get the gas fireplace to work, and there didn't seem to be working heat in the cabin. Luckily it was not cold in mid-September, or we definitely would have called about the heat. Jacuzzi did work and we liked that. Hot water was abundant. We liked having a full kitchen and fridge -- great convenience if you didn't want to go in to town and stay focused on the forest. We liked the location and the cabin #2 was fine for our brief stay. It was a unique experience. Had I booked lodging myself, not sure I would have chosen this place. I did look at their website to compare photos to actual, and I would say buyer beware on this one.
5. Black Forest Lodge
Overall Ratings
3 based on 173 reviews
The World Famous Black Forest Lodge has been providing memorable vacations to fit any size group or budget for over 30 years. With cabins, motels, family chalets and homes we can make your next trip to Big Bear a fantastic experience. Enjoy cozy honeymoon suites with in room spas and our exclusive micro spa for a haircut massage or a little self indulgence.
Dishonest Business Practices - Stay at your own risk!!
Reviewed By 2244WGI booked a room through a booking site with delayed payment at check in and fully refundable. Black Forest Lodge pre-charged my credit card in advancer the full amount of my stay without my permission. I cancelled within the full refund window, and the woman on the phone told me I would get a full refund minus $49. When I told her I'm entitled to a full refund, she said, "we're not going to process a refund for free." I had to call the booking site, which spoke with the manager who, according to the booking site, said he would give me a full refund. It is now one month later, no refund, and I have to reverse the charge with my credit card company. Book at your own risk!
6. Embers Lodge and Cabins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Embers Lodge and Cabins consist of king rooms for two guest or large cabins for up to 10 guest. Coming up for the day or staying a few days, we have what you're looking for. Gas and charcoal BBQ's available in our common areas, free Wifi, and all rooms and cabins have large stone fireplaces. We are centrally located, minutes from the Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Walk to Alpine slide and a couple of restaurant right next to the lodge. Our Big Bear Lodge also is a mile away from the Village and Lake.
Beautiful and peaceful
Reviewed By AlmaAlunI was concerned in the beginning because I booked the room in Booking and I was expecting a cabin. When I called to confirm my reservation was when I realized it was a regular room. When I got to the actual place with hopes down, it quickly became very excited and amazed because the room looks like a little cabin. It was very comfortable, with little table to cook, eat or anything else, coffee maker, little fridge, and a fireplace. It was amazing. It was super quite, relaxing, and peaceful. Was better than what I expected. It is pricey but worthy.
7. Goldmine Lodge
Overall Ratings
3 based on 25 reviews
Paper thin walls - Ok, but wouldn't come back
Reviewed By Patrick5698I would like to give this place more Stars but the issues with this place just won't allow me to give them more. It's almost repairable. This lodging may fit for some folks but I'd imagine the vast majority of folks will find some issues unbearable(at least I did). Here are a list of Pros and Cons: Pros: Great Location Fairly comfortable bed Kind and prompt front desk staff Water pressure is awesome Heater works well. Solid WI-FI Con: Walls and ceiling THIN - PAPER THIN, like using tissue paper. My daughter was complaining the entire weekend we could hear people above us and to the side of us. We had to wear earplugs. The only way to fix this is probably to put up new walls or sound mitigation stuff. This is the worst thing about this place. And it makes it unbearable to stay. Old TV - It’s a tube tv, don’t expect a flat screen Fridge - working but was left unclean when we arrive. Someone had left milk in the fridge. yuk No servicing of the room - but during COVID i'm okay with that. There are great reasons to stay here if you are looking for a quick overnight stay and if you choose an end room or specifically a room on the 2nd floor. But if you stay on the 1st floor, be advised, it’ll be very very hard to sleep.
