Big Bear Frontier

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near The Village

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Signature Cabin | Private kitchen
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace
Lobby sitting area
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Housekeeping

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, The Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Single Room

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

Signature Cabin

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Cabin

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

Premium Duplex

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

Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

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

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

On the beach.At this Big Bear Central hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Big Bear Lake and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain. The Village and Big Bear Marina are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Bear Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Snow Summit - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropicali - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Oakside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪572 Social Kitchen and Lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪De La Nonna - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Big Bear Frontier

3-star beachfront hotel near The Village
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Big Bear Frontier like an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

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

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff is multilingual
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
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

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • 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 - 10:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 3 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from April 29 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • 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

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 591 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1018 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
easily accessible to Big Bear Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easily accessible to Big Bear Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Expedia stated that there was a pool table and arcade and that wasn’t accurate. It also stated that there was an onsite beach which was also inaccurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chung

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 Stars – Great Dog-Friendly Stay at Big Bear Frontier! I had such a great stay at Big Bear Frontier! One of the biggest highlights for me was how dog-friendly the property was. From the moment we arrived, everything felt convenient and well thought out for pet owners. The cabin’s location was perfect — close to everything, including the marina — and the interior exceeded expectations. The hardwood floors were a nice touch, and everything inside felt new and clean. The kitchen was actually better than I anticipated, fully stocked and easy to use. If I had to mention a few areas for improvement, I’d suggest adding a dog wash area — it would be such a helpful perk, especially after outdoor adventures. Also, the showerhead in our unit had very low pressure, which made showers a bit underwhelming. Another minor issue was the doggie trash area near the barbecue and play zone — it was overflowing and had an unpleasant smell, so regular maintenance there would be appreciated. Despite those small things, the overall experience was excellent. The staff were all amazing, friendly, and welcoming. I did find it a bit tricky walking into town since sidewalks were pretty much nonexistent and cars can zoom by — something to be mindful of if you’re walking your dog. But the convenience of the location, especially how close it was to the marina, really made up for it. I would absolutely come back and stay here again. A solid, relaxing getaway in a beautiful and dog-friendly environment!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Union entering our room we found the last guests towels behind the door in the bathroom and surrounding the room along the ceiling and in the curtains were large spiderwebs full of gnats. I spent the first 15 minutes cleaning the room and getting the bugs out of the curtains. The room was otherwise clean. I imagine someone just forgot to look behind the door when cleaning and is focused so didn’t look up when turning the room around. Realizing we are in the country there will be a few bugs, but this was obviously a multiple day over site. The front desk staff were lovely. The private beach is more dirt than sand as an FYI and it is in a marina cove. The area is quiet at night which was fantastic. You can tell there was a lot of care put into the remodel and it looks great. Just some housekeeping issues that don’t seem pervasive. I’m sure it was a one off.
Private beach area
View from the hotel grounds onto the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

Excellent Stay

We were greeted by a kind gentleman upon arrival. Our room was very clean and well appointed with a microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. The electric fireplace was a nice touch! Our beds were comfy. The location is central to all Big Bear has to offer. Overall our stay was excellent. We can hardly wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAna

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice cozy place

Nice clean room with wood floors, I brought my dog along, and it was comfy for both of us. Fridge, microwave, coffee maker. Cute fake fireplace too, for ambiance. Right near a “beach” on the lake which was nice, but a bit rocky and lake water was a bit gross looking there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

2/10 Terrible

Kara, Merlin

Reserved through Expedia. Got to hotel and desk lady said the reservation would take 45 min or so to come through so we should go eat dinner. Came back an hour later and she said, sorry I don’t have any clean rooms. Said a guy wanted a different room and switched and in the meantime a lady came in and took the last room. The desk lady knew we were coming back and had a reservation. Why wouldn’t she make sure to save the last room knowing Expedia was sending it over??
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic experience Especially liked being right next to the lake! I can highly recommend Big Bear Frontier, great property & great value! Robby W. Huntington Beach, Ca.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaylan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and right by the lake! Rooms were very clean and staff cleaned daily. Games and towels available in the check in center. The pool was warm and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

All the amenities are worth it!

Absolutely would have given 5 stars but our cabin was near a busy road. Loved the private beach for bird watching, relaxing and yoga on the dock. The pool was heated and absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely come back. Great location, super clean unit and the picnic area with lake view is pristine. Thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked it. First time to Big Bear and we already want to go back. The room was a simple two queen bed room, but meet our needs for just a one night stay. We used the basketball court and would've used the hot tub if we had more time. My kids commented that the pool and hot tub looked clean. We also liked how the property was in walking distance to The Village, where we enjoyed a waffle cone and browsing the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

REX

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ilene

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was very clean. The sofa/bed was very comfortable as was the bed in the bedroom. Lots of windows. Working fireplace. Ample towels. Pool/jacuzzi really nice. Parking easy.Water dispenser, coffee, and ice machine in lobby (only available during lobby hrs). Lake right there. I think the only mild complaint is in regards to the kitchen. The positive is large fridge freezer. . Could use a cutting board and a medium sauce pan. Also no salt/pepper. A small dish drainer in the second sink would also be helpful. These are minor complaints. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with friendly and helpful staff with many restaurants and activities within walking distance. Will likely book again next time we stay in Big Bear.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025