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Top tips for finding Big Bear Lake hotel deals
If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Big Bear Lake, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Big Bear Lake in October and June.
Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Big Bear Lake if you stay on a Tuesday. The opposite is true for, Friday, which is usually the most expensive day.
Book at least 5 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Big Bear Lake accommodation.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Big Bear Lake for 0 days.
If you’re looking for a hotel with a view, stick to the hotels on the edge of the lake area. Because the ski resort is south of the lake, many of the hotel options are south of the lake as well. Hotels like Marina Resort and the Fireside Lodge offer stunning vistas right outside your window.
Hotels in Big Bear Lake are surrounded by stunning mountains. For those seeking adventure, most of the hotels, cabins and vacation homes that are close to mountains are North, South and West of Big Bear Lake. There are mountain cottages and cabins to the east, but they’re a little further from the village and the airport.
Many travelers come to Big Bear Lake for the popular Snow Summit Ski Resort. Many of the larger hotels in the area offer shuttles to Snow Summit, and there are several small lodges and cottages nearby, but the closest hotel is the Best Western Big Bear Chateau hotel.
Big Bear Lake’s high seasons are in the summer and winter because of the lake and the town’s resident ski resort. If you don’t mind being further from town, you can avoid the crowds and get a better deal by checking out hotels located on the North and West sides of the lake.
Traveling in a large group? There is a long list of options in the area that can ensure you and your party have comfortable accommodation for your stay. Pine Knot Ranch and several other accommodation options provide large vacation homes and cabins to accommodate up to 12 people.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Big Bear Lake
If you’re anticipating spending a lot of time skiing, sledding or snowboarding down Magic Mountain, there are several hotel choices in the immediate area. Great nearby hotel choices include Bear Creek Resort and Big Bear Frontier. Both of these hotels are less than half a mile away from Magic Mountain.
For a more luxurious Big Bear experience, there are a handful of four star hotels in the area, though options are scarce and often booked far in advance of the high season. A popular four-star hotel in the area for a more health-centric getaway is The Ascend Resort at Big Bear Village.
For travelers that are in town on business, there are several hotels near the convention center in the Rebel Ridge area just south of the convention center. The closest accommodation options are the Motel 6 and Cathy’s Cottages, but the closest large hotel is the Best Western Big Bear Chateau, which is 2 miles away.
There are several cabins and vacation homes in the Big Bear Lake area where kids can stoke the fire, play by the lake and learn to ski at one of the most popular ski resorts in California. Popular options include the Golden Bear Cottages Resort, which features a playground area.
Hotels are safe environments for travelers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Big Bear Lake. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighborhood, which allows you to pick the central Big Bear Lake districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Big Bear Lake city center.
Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.
Where to stay in Big Bear Lake?
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