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Big Bear Frontier

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Snow Summit

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BBQ/picnic area
Reception
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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40472 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Cabin | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Cabin

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Cabin | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Duplex | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Duplex

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Cabin | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cabin, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Big Bear Lake

Mountain retreat .With a stay at this Big Bear Central hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Village and 3 miles (5 km) of Snow Summit. Big Bear Lake and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Big Bear Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Village - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Oakside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Copper Q - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Big Bear Frontier

3-star beach hotel near Snow Summit
As a guest of Big Bear Frontier, you'll find barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Big Bear Frontier also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Big Bear Lake hotel.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff is multilingual
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Big Bear Frontier offers 51 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and safes. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Big Bear Frontier
Big Bear Frontier Hotel
Frontier Big Bear
Big Bear Frontier Cabins And Hotel
Big Bear Frontier Cabins Hotel Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Frontier Lake
Big Bear Frontier Lodge
Big Bear Frontier Hotel
Big Bear Frontier Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Frontier Hotel Big Bear Lake

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Bear Frontier to the airport?

Big Bear Frontier is 36.9 mi (52-min drive) away from the San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Bear Frontier?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Frontier on Dec 14, 2025 start from $132.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Big Bear Frontier have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Big Bear Frontier.

How close is Big Bear Frontier to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (2-min drive) from Swim Beach.

Does Big Bear Frontier offer free breakfast?

Big Bear Frontier does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big Bear Frontier?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Big Bear Frontier?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Big Bear Frontier?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Big Bear Frontier have a pool?

Big Bear Frontier does not have a pool.

Does Big Bear Frontier have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Big Bear Frontier to downtown Big Bear Lake?

Big Bear Frontier is 0.5 mi away from Big Bear Lake.

Reviews

Big Bear Frontier Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately the cabin we upgrade to wasn’t the same as what was advertised at all. Still nice but definitely not what we paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was right on the lake- that was pretty. We were notified 1-day prior to arrival that the pool was closed for service. There was a giant, construction style fence around the entire pool area that was very unsightly. “Sorry” was the extent of addressing the issue. Had I known, I’d have selected another spot simply to avoid the tremendous eyesore. The bottom of our door let in a tremendous amount of light. The door lock felt secure. You could tell there had been a freshening up of sorts with new materials throughout the room with the exception of smelly drapes. There was swampy lake access however it looked too difficult to navigate. This location included free parking and was roughly $100 cheaper than another spot I was interested in. It met my expectations of ‘motel’. There was a microwave and fridge in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the patio table where we could sit with coffee in the morning and see the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Loved our stay here. We had a unit that faced the lake and we beought our furbaby, which made our 30th wedding anniversary perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lydell

Liked: Amenities
Fishing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spacious, had everythung
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Fernanda

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the reception service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean freshly remodeled room, great view of the lake at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the weekend at Big Bear Frontier. The check-in process could have been smoother—was told I’d get a text when the room was ready, but it never came. After calling a few times (and getting hung up on), I finally confirmed the room was ready. The location, however, is excellent—right on the lake, next to a new bar, and walking distance to the Village. The room itself was clean and had a decent fridge, but the bed and pillows weren’t very comfortable. No housekeeping during the stay, which was fine for a short trip. Overall, I’d stay again and may try one of the cabins next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

Liked: Staff & service
The accommodations were pleasant and comfortable, although the beds could be improved. Specifically, the pull-out bed in the living room was quite noisy, and it caused some discomfort. Perhaps upgrading the beds would enhance the overall experience. Aside from that, the stay was satisfactory.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake view and cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent family time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Malinda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lodge room was very clean and comfortable with air conditioning, however the walls are paper thin. The people around us had dogs which we could hear barking clearly (and loudly) through the walls, and we could hear entire conversations from the next room over. Definitely needs some sound proofing, or bring earplugs. The staff was really kind though and the property is in a great area, within walking distance to the main shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Julio

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The place looks like they just renovated it from the inside so the outside was looking down but nice inside. We asked for room service and they never arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Close to village.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heydi Donis, Wildomar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Locate just a short distance from the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Our stay was amazing!! Service was great no issues checking and the cabin was very comfortable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryahanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

View

I took my daughter and her cousin away for the weekend.I meant to book a cabin but ended up booking a standard double bed.I was bummed out at first but when I got to the property it worked out in our favor the hotel is closer to the lake with better view boat rentals and amusement park is close by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025