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ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge

2.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and free ski shuttles

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ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel in Big Bear Central serves English breakfast daily. Travelers can get ski passes, shuttle service, or relax in the garden terrace after exploring The Village. Free WiFi, BBQ grills, tour assistance, and a TV lobby area are available.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

4 Beds Female Only Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory (1 of 8 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Queen Room With Private Bath

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

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Soundproofed
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Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Big Bear Central, a neighborhood in Big Bear Lake, ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge is in the mountains and near the beach. Community Arts Theater Society and Big Bear Solar Observatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Snow Summit and Big Bear Marina. With boat tours and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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657 Modoc Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Village - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Big Bear Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Snow Summit - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Manor Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Bear Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Saucy Mama's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge

Hostel near The Village
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge. With amenities like a free ski shuttle and ski passes, this hostel is a great place to hit the slopes. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1916
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 2 for credit card payments
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 2

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

ITH Big Bear Mountain Adventure Lodge
ITH Mountain Adventure Lodge
ITH Big Bear Mountain Adventure
ITH Mountain Adventure
ITH Big Bear Mountain Hostel
ITH Big Bear Retreat Center Hostel
ITH Big Bear Mountain Adventure Lodge
ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel Retreat Center
ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge Big Bear Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge located?

Located near the slopes, this Big Bear Central hostel is in the mountains and within a 10-minute walk of Big Bear Lake, The Village, and Bowling Barn. Big Bear Marina and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain are also within 10 minutes.

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ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 115 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Everyone was super friendly. Dog friendly. You’ll love it here, especially if you like community style stays.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ishmael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this HOSTEL and the STAFF! The ENERGY of adventure is present there. I highly recommend this HOSTEL in BIG BEAR!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Stay on a budget
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Elayne

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful building and great reading and friendly people!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this place is beyond incredible and fun! So many things to do around the city and in the Hostle. We definitely recommend this place and will be booking it again when we decide to go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ski trip

Nice place, quite, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

antoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel, clean. Close to down town, and hiking trails. Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to spend the night and share some time with other adventurers! Comfortable dorms and plenty of amenities and places to hang out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it here

Jackie was amazing! Even gave me a parallel parking lesson. I will say the shower was a little dirty and parking is very limited, but otherwise very pleasant place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and place are stellar. Nice cozy spot to rest the night. Will come here again if the opportunity arises. They also have a very friendly bear-dog to socialize with. Solid place. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph Wilson P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
1st time staying in a Hostel place. Like the experience of uniqueness of it. The style of the place is like a rustic cabin/lodge. Improvements could be a more parking spaces and an AC unit/system.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Spencer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Multiple people staying in the same room, people coming in and out until 2am in the morning, slamming the door back and forth, entering the code, no respect for other people sleep, then once everyone is in bed, they start snoring and farting, I never stayed in a hotel before I probably wouldn’t ever stay again. Breakfast was extremely limited and I had one egg and a banana. Please is a joke, bathroom toilet did not work and water kept running, so while the bathroom needed to be cleaned or toilet fix the lady is folding sheets, care case of these people do not know what they are doing. After giving a bad review, you get these threatening emails from their staff? Very unprofessional behavior, pay a little more for privacy and a better property. Sunrise was nice outside, except the hippy stoner smoking weed in the front. If you want a crowded smelly, stranger danger stay, this is the place for you. The Chinese Covirent store down the street will also rip you off if you use a credit card. I do not recommend. Also the mattress are super soft and no back support, they use the cheapest material that they could find, also my sheets were dirty with someone long silver hairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Check in was easy and receptionist was very nice. The property is also very close to town and Big Bear Lake. However the shower was dirty, and the bath mat had a previous guest’s trash on it. For this reason we didn’t shower during our visit. I believe there are other showers that guests share, but we booked a room with its own shower/toilet for privacy. If you plan on staying out most of the day and just need a place to rest, this is an okay option.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryce

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beau

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poushik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional stay and totally safe. This was my first hostel stay and enjoyed my time here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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