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Tao Cabins

3.0 star property
Motel in Big Bear City with free parking

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Romantic Studio
Front of property
Romantic Studio | Private kitchen
Standard Double Room
Romantic Double Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Explore the area

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737 Irving Way, Big Bear City, CA, 92314
  • Place, Gold Mountain Memorial Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Romantic Studio

Romantic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Double Room

Romantic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Big Bear City

At Tao Cabins you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Gold Mountain Memorial Park and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Community Arts Theater Society. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Big Bear City motel include Snow Summit and The Village.
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What's nearby

  • Gold Mountain Memorial Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Snow Summit - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • The Village - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Yaamava' Resort & Casino - 52 min drive - 68.9 km

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kallans Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee’s | IHOP - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Munchies - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Tao Cabins

Motel in Big Bear City with free parking
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tao Cabins also features express check-in and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Big Bear City motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Tao Cabins offers 2 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will be contacted by the property with check-in instructions and an access code prior to arrival.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
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 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 all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

Tao Cabin 22 or 23 Big Bear
Tao 22 or 23 Big Bear
Tao 22 or 23
Tao Cabins Motel
Tao Cabin 22 or 23
Tao Cabins Big Bear City
Tao Cabins Motel Big Bear City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tao Cabins?

Tao Cabins offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tao Cabins?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tao Cabins on 17 Dec 2025 start from AU$190.01, including 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.

Is parking available at Tao Cabins?

Yep, Tao Cabins has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tao Cabins?

The closest beach to Tao Cabins is Swim Beach (6.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tao Cabins?

No, Tao Cabins does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tao Cabins?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Tao Cabins's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tao Cabins?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tao Cabins?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Tao Cabins Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smell of bleach was too strong. We’ve left as soon as we checked in!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really nice and clean. Communication was excellent and check in and check out was super easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend and I were quite disappointed with the place. The front was dirty, once inside-the hallway really smelled bad, No air conditioning at all ( one floor fan), not enough towels provided, extremely small refrigerator that couldn't accommodate 2- liter bottles, the auto turn -on light when you walk into the bathroom was very annoying and would wake up the other person sleeping
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for solo traveler. Safe, clean, one car parking, about 10 minutes away from the Village.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management was amazing. Accommodations were good. I had an awesome stay. The only thing there were no trays for baking in the stove. Everything else was amazing and a set of tongs would be nice too lol I’m a chef so go figure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safety quiet and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large, clean, everything you need. Beds are comfortable. Quiet and staff is polite and almost always answer the phone or right back to you. Did i mention the romantic red lights, fireplaces?
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and big studio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had no air conditioning. Property was not maintained. Shower rod kept falling, there were holes in the walls. Bedding had not been cleaned from previous renter. Said non smoking but reaked of cigarettes. Whoever is maintaining the property may want to do some upkeep on the unit as well as the weeds that were growing in the front. Pictures were not current. This was like staying at the bates motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was large. Decor is odd colors, purple couch, red curtains, blue and grey panel floor…having kitchen amenities is nice, bathroom is small, not well lit, but tub/shower is very adequate. We enjoyed our stay even without electricity our first 12 hours (not really an issue except lack of hot water) due to local electric public safety shut off. Upstairs guests were a bit noisy, as well as people using the stairs. The bed appears to be a firm memory foam, and was fine. The off site personnel were very nice and answered texting promptly. The ONLY real detractor was the very gritty floor which probably needed a good dust mopping. There’s a pretty significant water hammer noise at the kitchen sink. Nothing fancy but pretty adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pavement from the driveway into the property was uneven and unsafe. We tripped multiple times and couls have easily fallen. No air conditioning and weird window in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Owners were arguing and slamming doors at 4 am, dumpster to the place was touching my car one morning and left a noticeable scratch
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jovana

Liked: Amenities
Great customer service, Tanya was great and very helpful 10/10 would book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Very good check in and communication!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

We enjoyed our stay!

A little confusing when we arrived, as to which was our room. However, we figured it out. Room was cute and gave us what we needed, including coffee set up, a refrigerator and microwave oven. I appreciated the messages, that the staff checked with me if all was fine. I would come back to this place if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As much as we enjoyed the room we absolutely can not recommend this cabin due to the unclean bedding. You know that saying, a picture is worth a thousand words? So I’ll let the pictures do the talking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Quiet nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay in Big Bear. Very convenient to snowboard and grocery stores are nearby. Very roomy and more than I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

5 days 4 nights

1 sink is clogged, luckily there are 2 sinks in the room. Room has been cleaned by around 3:30pm, and I didn't receive the door code until 4:30pm. I was being told it needs an inspection; I was waiting in front of the cabin and there were no one entering the building for inspection. Microwave is wornt; it takes forever to heat up food. The rod is also broken, and it fell. no place to hang clothes, jackets etc. lack of towels for 4 nights stay. mattress is extremely soft; you won't be able to get a good sleep out of it. the heater was great, it warms up the room nicely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was able to accommodate our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is by no means a cabin. Poorly advertised.