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Big Bear Frontier

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near The Village

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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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.)
    ‪55 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)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Partial lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
(56 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 Big Bear Marina are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Pine Knot Marina - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oakside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Copper Q - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Big Bear Frontier

3-star beach hotel near The Village
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 on request.

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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 not available.

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
  • 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 37.2 mi (70-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 Jan 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Frontier on Feb 2, 2026 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 0.9 mi (6-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 0.4 mi away from Big Bear Lake.

Big Bear Frontier Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are new, modern and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very good. The only problem was the AC/heater control. Tried to lower the temperature and tried different ways but the system always went back to 80-81 degrees. Resorted to opening the windows to get the temperature lowered. Called front desk but was told the maintenance person was already gone for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its close to the village. The room was very clean which we appreciated. Good variety of clean dishes available to use for eating and cooking. Friendly staff at check in. Nice outdoor fire pit/BBQ area with a lake view. I'd give it overall about a 4.7, the only thing was we had wifi issues but we thankfully didn't really need wifi. Had a great time with our little family if three.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the property and the cabin. We would definitely stay again. Could’ve been a little bit cleaner, but for the most part, I would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What we booked thru Expedia was a 1 room cabin. What we got was a I room studio. No counter , no closet, no table. The ‘Room’ did NOT Match the pictures.. we immediately upgraded to a much nice cabin..The Frontier staff was gracious & accommodating..Typical bait & switch by Expedia, which we will NEVER use again. Make your reservations through the actual resort for a FAR BETTER EXPERIENCE!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were re-doing one side of where the cabins were. We were on the otherside that had been re-done with up to date items like fire pits, corn hole game and walking area with very nice light up fences. Over all the new cabins were very nice and up to date.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melinda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a aweful all around experience. A group were complaining when I arrived. They offered me an upgrade then changed their minds once I asked to see it because it was the cabin the people were complaining about. The heater was stuck on and would not go down, the bathroom floor was dirty, shower curtain dirty, and tub was dirty. I have photos of arrival, toilet does not flush completely, the “ lake view” you have to walk to and it’s not a beachfront stangent water area at end of lake, the pool ect was closed which was not listed. One of the beds seemed to be missing springs in an areas so I had a aweful night sleep. We went somewhere else the next day. There was no number to call to get help and Expedia rep said they couldn’t get ahold of property during the night. Next morning told them and they also told me that it strange that Expedia couldn’t get ahold of them but they had placed me on hold and told me they contact them the next morning also they told me that the price I paid was $50 less than what I was charges so something is fishy with this place. They point to Expedia as the issue but I am not to sure given all the other issues. Avoid this place there are a lot of better options and if it was not so late by the time they got to me because of the people before me complaining I would have gone somewhere else too.
Dirty tub
Heat would not turn off or go down. No help or maintenance response
The beach
Dirt floors
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily, Garden Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I honestly absolutely adored my stay here. It was in a perfect location to walk wherever we needed. The view was absolutely gorgeous and I was able to take my dogs hassle free. Check in was amazing and I Would love to stay here again. However we stayed in cabin number 310. The sofa bed was broken and they attempted to help but ended up just blaming us and saying we were rude. I know what it’s like to work customer service and I would never be rude to any workers especially when it’s 1am.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April, Whittier

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location Nice and calm , dog friendly Great staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room. Friendly staff. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great location. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

leeyah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haibo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish there's more mirrors in the room. Wish there's more parking spot. But pretty good generally speaking!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NOTE: If you are looking for a cabin, this is not it. I booked this place thinking it was an actual cabin-like space. This is more like a remodeled unit. Aside from that, it's a nice place to stay. Everything is new, modern, and clean. We stayed in Unit 116. The front desk hosts were so welcoming and friendly. They made us feel at home. Thank you, ladies! The unit has a kitchenette area which we used to cook breakfast in the mornings. They supplied us with a k-cup coffeemaker, paper towels, dish sponge, and dish soap. There is a fireplace (but we didn't end up using it). I will say the sitting chairs are a bit stiff and really itchy. The bed mattress is unfortunately terrible. They provide no support. We had two nights of really bad sleep. Overall though, you can't beat the price on this stay. It was peaceful, quiet, and it's close to The Village and other main areas. We'd stay here again.
The outside of our room.
This is the kitchen area off to the left when you come in.
Microwave, stove/oven, fridge.
Bathroom to the left, full-size bed, two chairs, small table. Big screen tv mounted on the wall to the right above a fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maritza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean cabin, but property under construction and we did not have acces to pool or basketball court which bummed out my 3 children. They are also short staffed and they would close the office during the mid morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great!!! Property is a disaster. Under complete renovation even though it says only select guestrooms effected. No pool, hot tub, no amenities like table tennis, basketball etc. Was told pool was closed due to ADA upgrades. Absolute lie.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Noemy

Disliked: Staff & service
It seems like it was only us and one other room staying there. We were placed right under them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were very excited to stay here. We had stayed here years ago and enjoyed it. However this was not the case this trip. The first room we stayed at smelled of marijuana. Thankfully the front desk was accommodating and gave us another room. That room was much better with the exception of baby spiders. We ended up not complaining about that and figured were in the woods and that comes with it. The beds were terrible and we could not sleep. We ended up leaving early to go home and sleep in our own beds. Unfortunately we will not be staying here again. The plus side is that the room visually looks nice, it has a nice view of the lake, it's close to the village, it's close to the alpine slides. However traffic gets backed up pretty good there and if you're trying to get to the village it takes forever for traffic to clear. Im sure during the week its probably not as bad but the weekend we went it was pretty bad. They are also under construction making it hard to maneuver around the premises at this time. We hope others have a better experience at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025