HOLIDAY INN RESORT THE LODGE AT BIG BEAR LAKE BY IHG, Big Bear Lake

Holiday Inn Resort The Lodge At Big Bear Lake By Ihg - Pet-friendly mountain resort with restaurant, outdoor pool, and village location

Located just outside Big Bear Village on Village Drive, this 3-star Big Bear Lake hotel features 148 rooms equipped with Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. The Lodge at Big Bear Lake operates Stillwells Restaurant serving traditional American cuisine, with breakfast hours from 7-11am weekends and 8-11am weekdays. A full-service bar at Stillwells Lounge offers specialty drinks and appetizers. The property includes an outdoor pool, sundeck, and seasonal whirlpool, plus a sauna for winter warming. A children's playroom contains a pool table and wall-length blackboard. The Holiday Inn Resort welcomes pets and provides direct access to skiing at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, offering 400 acres of developed terrain. The Big Bear Trolley connects guests to ski resorts and attractions within a 5-mile radius.

Pros

Pet-friendly rooms allow dogs to accompany guests on village walks and hikes

Expansive wraparound sundeck overlooking pool and pond for outdoor dining

Children's gaming area includes full-wall blackboard and pool table

Live music performances every Friday and Saturday night

Cons

40.5 miles distance from San Bernardino International Airport

Outdoor pool and whirlpool operate seasonally only