Big Bear Frontier

3.0 star property
Powdery heaven for skiers, close to The Village

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

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.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Cabin

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Partial lake view

Premium Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Partial lake view

Premium Duplex

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Partial lake view

Cabin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Big Bear Lake

At Big Bear Frontier you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from The Village and 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from Snow Summit. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi and fireplaces. .This ski hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, multilingual staff and a fireplace in the lobby. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this 3-property class Big Bear Central hotel, you'll find Big Bear Mountain Resort.

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
  • Pine Knot Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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

Powdery heaven for skiers, close to 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 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 members are 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 a safe. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Big Bear Frontier?

Big Bear Frontier offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 26 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Frontier on 2 Feb 2026 start from AU$214.17, 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 Big Bear Frontier?

Yep, Big Bear Frontier has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Big Bear Frontier?

Yep, Big Bear Frontier is a short 18-minute walk from Swim Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, waterskiing and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Big Bear Frontier?

No, Big Bear Frontier does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Big Bear Frontier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Big Bear Frontier Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Mario A

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was excellent, all in a walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous view of the lake right outside our door! This stay was mostly great. You can hear the people next door as if they were in your room, and you can really hear every footstep and movement from the people staying above you. If you’re a light sleeper, you’ll have a difficult time with this - it was a bit much for us and we are heavier sleepers. I assume this is why the staff leave earplugs in the room when you check in. Besides that though, everything else was perfect :) beautiful views, beautiful property, really great service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the cabin, the mattress was very uncomfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marivel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice cabin, we didn’t venture as we h where they’re for a wedding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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