Big Bear Lakefront Lodge

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel near The Village

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Lake
Beach/ocean view
2 Story Cabin | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Garden View | Living area | TV, fireplace

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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40360 Lakeview Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315
  • Place, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Garden View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Story Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace (Kitchen)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Big Bear Lake

On the beach.With a stay at this Big Bear Central motel, 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

  • Big Bear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Big Bear Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oakside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Copper Q - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Big Bear Lakefront Lodge

Beachfront motel near The Village
A private beach is featured. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Big Bear Lakefront Lodge also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Big Bear Lake motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Express check-out
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Big Bear Lakefront Lodge offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. 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
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:30 AM - 11:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note: Guests bringing boats will be charged a USD 30 daily dock fee upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Big Bear Lakefront Lodge.

Property is also known as

Big Bear Lakefront
Big Bear Lakefront Lodge
Lakefront Lodge Big Bear
Big Bear Lake front Lodge
Big Bear Lakefront Lodge Motel
Big Bear Lakefront Lodge Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lakefront Lodge Motel Big Bear Lake

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Bear Lakefront Lodge to the airport?

Big Bear Lakefront Lodge is 37.3 mi (62-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 Lakefront Lodge?

As of Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lakefront Lodge on Jan 11, 2026 start from $122.0, 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 Lakefront Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Big Bear Lakefront Lodge.

How close is Big Bear Lakefront Lodge to the beach?

This motel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Big Bear Lakefront Lodge offer free breakfast?

Big Bear Lakefront Lodge offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Big Bear Lakefront Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Big Bear Lakefront Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Big Bear Lakefront Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Big Bear Lakefront Lodge have a pool?

Big Bear Lakefront Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Big Bear Lakefront Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Big Bear Lakefront Lodge to downtown Big Bear Lake?

Big Bear Lakefront Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Big Bear Lake.

Big Bear Lakefront Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1009 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was top notch. I can not say enough good things about Terry at the front. The view in our room was amazing. I usually bring my own pillow but I forgot. The bed and the pillows were perfect!! I can not wait to plan a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiqui

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the stay the lady at front desk was amazing! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only spent 1 night, but everything was great. Nice, quiet, clean. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatyana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It’s an okay property. We booked it so we could fish from the pier so weren’t looking for anything special. It was very cold in the room. They brought in a room heater for second night but it didn’t work. Overall not a bad place to stay if you only plan to use it to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

GEORGE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shops near by and close to village
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wilson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
A bit secluded from the main drag of town, which made for a nice, quiet environment. Would have liked to see more seating options on the private beach, as well as more complimentary breakfast options
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice. If anything, I would say they redeem the place. We especially enjoyed the picnic tables by the lake. We were 4 families in total with 4 rooms. They had a pingpong table that our kids enjoyed. Town was walkable 5mins maybe but I personally would not let my kids walk because there’s no paved sidewalk. I felt unsafe but as a big group i thought we would be hard to miss and the rest of our group wanted to walk so we did. Just be careful if you do that as cars were pretty fast. we moved the picnic tables around since we were a big group and staff allowed us to do so. our kids were able to play on the parking grounds and on the sand. given that is summer, there were lots of growth in the water so we weren’t able to play in it. ducks were everywhere. the sunrise was nice. the rooms are a different story. the pictures made it seem like they were up-to-date but that is very far from reality. lighting were dark and depressing. locking rooms don’t feel secure to me at all. luckily we didnt bring much valuables. towels were old and in different shades of white except “new towel” kind of white. we had a microwave and a kitchen sink beside it. that helped given the bathroom sink was tight. power outlets need to be updated. none on them worked unless you bend your adapter’s metal plug to keep them in. water pressure was nice. but look to adjust before use or you will flood your bathroom like we did. not sure i love it but we did like our company and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cara

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dale

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady who cheched us in was very nice and friendly. There were many issues with the lodge. The place itself is very old which would have been ok, however. The issues with the room are as follows. The heater disnt work. The bathroom door didnt align properly so the door did not close all the way. The shower did not drain while taking a shower. The shower doors did not keep the water inside and water spilled out all over the bathroom floor. The fireplace didnt work. The screen door leading to the balcony did not stay on the railing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sourav

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No one available in the office. No wifi, no blanket, no heater.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yolanda

Well to get things started the tv cable to watch it was not working didn’t have any tv reception for our stay they tried to take care of it and replaced the tv in our room but it was not the tv it was the cable co then we had RATS in the room at night the management tried to accommodate us with several rooms but no tv service as far as the rats we ended buying rat traps to be able to stay in the room second night we killed one last night there we killed two rats we enjoyed our stay in the day the view was awesome from our balcony but it was the problem with the cable service and the rats management was awesome trying to put us in other rooms to accommodate us but the reason we stayed in that room was the view that we paid they even offered us our money back if we wanted to leave but to find a place for the weekend would’ve been hard to find a room so we stuck it out that’s why I bought the traps so we didn’t have to go looking for another place the management did what they could to keep us happy but we stuck it out ownership needs to pursue these problems to get us back we really enjoyed our view from our belcony that’s why we stayed Wife wanted to leave but I talked her into sticking it out but I killed 3RATS now that issue really needs to be addressed we want to go back to the same lounge for the winter but hopefully these issues are taken care off by then management was doing there best to help us out but it has to do with ownership of lounge
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mushvig

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Rosamond

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Original room was unclean, discussed with hotel agent to get another room that was clean, another room was assigned that was clean. All beds have box springs that were noisy. Property was quiet with Big Bear Lake behind Lodge and close to The Village area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Loretta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Don't go through Expedia. Room view , excellent, but old lodge, ants everywhere, staff friendly, floor was wobbly and Expedia took my money twice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margarita

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE WORST PLACE I’VE EVER BEEN !!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well after checking in we thought the room looked a little weird, but couldn’t quite put our finger on it. It wasn’t until after we laid down to go to bed that my wife felt something crawling on her leg and we flicked the light on to see what it was, and seen a bunch of cockroaches scattering all over the place, including the one that was running on her leg Once I called management at 11:30 to let them know that we’re checking out I was met with a lady Donna, who had a terrible attitude. And all I wanted to know was where I could leave the key because I wasn’t gonna subject myself or my wife to sleeping in a hotel that has cockroaches. Once I told her about this, she exclaimed that they never got complaints on room seven and that’s the handicap room. That explained why the room was just one box with a bed, which was really uncomfortable By the way…. I actually have a picture of it (roach) and I would love to upload it to this. I think I should get a refund and I would consider taking my review down if I was compensated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, lakefront property. Close to the Village.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Staff & service

OK, but with some effort could be excellent.

I rate the room OK. The essentials worked...bed was comfortable, hot water for shower. But there was only 1 chair in the room and none on the patio so we couldn't sit on the patio together, the handle on the microwave was half broken, no ice available anywhere, and the TV was small and about 13 or 14 feet from the bed so hard to view. Also no channels available, only via Internet connection so we watched Youtube videos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Evelina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dusty—fan, vents, and furniture all had visible dirt. Clearly not cleaned properly. Manager seemed okay with everything and didn’t take concerns seriously. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eranui

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

Horror night

Horrible everything! This place has not been cleaned for YEARS (I’m not afraid to say that). It was scary to sleep, especially with an infant. I was scared of rats getting to my little one, so there was no sleep at all((( never had experienced anything like this in any hotels, and I traveled quite a bit throughout my life at different places in the world, never would imagine that somewhere in the US it is possible to see this kind of “picture” I cannot name it home nor hotel.
These are the towels we were supposed to dry ourselves ((( yakhq
Dishwasher- I threw up after opening it. Stinks horribly.
Beds sheets were one dirtier than the other
No comment
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
My hot water was not working and I was only notified prior to arrival
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

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

DO NOT BOOK!

DO NOT BOOK!!! The property pictures look nothing like the pictures. The room was digesting, dirty sheets, dirty floors. Window didn’t lock. Feels exceptionally unsafe. There is no playground. The beachfront is a joke. Looks like a property out of a horror movie. Exceptionally disgusting and terrifying. We ended up not checking in out of fear and leaving. The owner refused to go give a refund for our two night stay even though we never stayed due to the fact that the property is a health and safety violation waiting to happen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

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

WARNING - DO NOT BOOK - UNSAFE

DO NOT BOOK!!! I booked on here and I can assure you this property looks nothing like the pictures. The room was dirty, the sheets had actual rips in them. It's also a terrifying property. Looks like something out of a horror movie. I also was followed into the room my the male check in attendant whenI informed him of the state of the repulsive accommodations. This property is a serious health and safety concern. I rushed to my car with my soon and left right away. They charged my card for a to night stay and I didn't even check in. Truly a nightmare. Stay away for your health and safety.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025