★★★ 1. Holiday Inn Resort Big Bear40650 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Holiday Inn Resort Big Bear caters for guests in 148 modern, nicely decorated, lodge-style rooms, with views of the quiet, partly wooded neighborhood - one block from Big Bear Boulevard on the south side of the lake, a short walk from Big Bear Marina. A shuttle to the ski lifts is available, for a small fee. Some of the rooms have views over the sundeck, garden and outdoor pool/hot tub at the front; inside, facilities include a fitness center, meeting space for up to 400 people, and a full service restaurant/lounge - open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
★★★ 2. Bluegreen Vacations Big Bear Village, Ascend Resort Collection40671 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 The chalet-style, multi-room accommodations at Bluegreen Vacations Big Bear Village are divided between six blocks, separated by walkways and landscaped gardens, and they feature many amenities including full kitchens, balconies or patios, bbq grills, washer/driers, fireplaces and whirlpool baths. Additional facilities are somewhat limited - free wi-fi, an exercise room and a games room - but the area has many attractions. There are many restaurants a few blocks away, mostly along Pine Knot Avenue, and the lakeshore is also within easy walking distance. |
★★★ 3. Hampton Inn Big Bear Lake41820 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Hampton Inn Big Bear Lake opened early 2024; a dual-branded property, together with the Home2Suites, along Big Bear Boulevard (SR 18), and also accessed from Park Avenue at the rear; a typically wooded neighborhood, a few blocks east of downtown. The trees are rather higher than the building so views are limited, though beautiful mountain scenery is just a short drive away. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center and free hot breakfast. |
★★★ 4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Big Bear Lake41820 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 The Home2 Suites is the extended stay component of a dual-branded Hilton project, completed early 2024 - along the main road through town, Hwy 18, less than a mile from the Big Bear Lake shoreline. Also within walking distance are restaurants, a supermarket (Vons) and other stores. The all-suite accommodations are available in studio, one bedroom and two bedroom layouts; all have a fully-equipped kitchen. Daily hot breakfast is complimentary. |
★★ 5. Best Western Big Bear Lake Chateau42200 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Best Western Big Bear Lake Chateau occupies a Swiss chalet-style building in a densely-wooded residential neighborhood one block from the main road (CA 18) and a mile from the lake shore. This is a full service establishment with its own restaurant & bar, a heated outdoor pool (seasonal), sauna, exercise room, and a range of facilities for weddings, conferences and events. Each of the 80 rooms features a fireplace and either a patio or balcony; some have pool views. The hotel is a mile from both the Big Bear and Snow Summit ski centers - the most popular winter attractions in the San Bernardino Mountains. |