ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge

Relax amidst nature’s beauty in this mountain retreat where adventure meets leisure.

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February 2026

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March 2026

Living area - ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge (Big Bear Lake)

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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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Laundry

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Room options

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

3+ beds

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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

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Mountain view
175 sq ft
Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Queen Room With Private Bath

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Lake view
175 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Shared Dormitory (1 of 8 Beds)

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Lake view
400 sq ft
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Mountain view
172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Desk

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. Visit our Big Bear Lake travel guide

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657 Modoc Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315

What's nearby

Big Bear Marina
5 min walk - 0.5 km
The Village
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
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.)
62 min drive

Restaurants

Tropicali
11 min walk
Oakside
8 min walk
The Copper Q
12 min walk
Teddy Bear Restaurant
12 min walk
De La Nonna
10 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, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Concierge services, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe

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

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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 self 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

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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?

Conveniently near skiing facilities, this Big Bear Central hostel is located in the mountains within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Bear Lake, The Village, and Snow Summit. 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

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Sarah

2025/8/28

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

2025/2/15

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

Elayne

2024/6/24

Liked: Staff & service

Beautiful building and great reading and friendly people!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poushik

2024/1/5

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

Verified traveler

2024/1/13

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

2023/9/6

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

Jonathan

2024/1/15

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

2/10 Terrible

Spencer

2024/10/25

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

2025/7/10

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

I Putu Anindya Richie

2025/10/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

not gonna lie, everything about this place is amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

A.Richie

2025/10/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

first time coming to Big Bear Lake, grateful i got a super great place to stay. Adrian help me to check in, Amanda give me a tour to all the facilities, Jimmy help me to grab some things that i need in the room. so far everything was fantastic, room is clean cozy, all the facilities is wonderful. highly recommended fir sure. thank you so much guys for the super outstanding hospitality! hopefully i’ll be back one day to visit!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

2025/7/16

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hostel

If you're looking for a hostel, then this is a hostel experience.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

2024/7/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good Stay on a budget

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

2024/7/20

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

jose

2025/1/29

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

Nice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

2023/4/10

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

2024/5/19

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

6/10 Okay

Dionisio

2023/6/6

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location, waited for a while for someone to check us in. No staff present when we arrive!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph Wilson P

2023/9/9

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2025/8/4

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ITH Big Bear

Pictures are very deceiving. Shower was very dirty for about a foot up and the bathmat was so stiff I don't think it had been washed in weeks. I never did get hot water in the sink. There is no insulation between the rooms. Another guest was playing music so loud I couldn't read or sleep and this went on well past 10 pm. The vinyl tile on the floor had up to one inch spaces in in places and my foot was pinched several times not to mention the trip hazard. Hostel or not I expected a clean facility.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, West Columbia

2022/4/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

For young & old alike the hostel experience is one not to be missed. Great place to meet folks from all over, not to mention all PCT thruhikers taking a break from the trail.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

2022/3/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Shower on the west side took 5 min to warm up but it is to be expected in an older place.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David, Chicago

2022/2/17

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I stayed there with my 8 year old son, so he could experience the vibe of a hostel. We had a great time, met cool people, and loved the openness of the property. It was well maintained, very friendly staff, bed was comfortable, but we did have a private room. We will definitely be coming here again. It was the first weekend that the hostel was open, so there were maybe a dozen guests, so it may be different when full, but overall it was a great experience.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Raziel

2021/12/19

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The last resort, no choice place to stay

First time to stay here and I would say it’s not comfortable. Everything is too small and old. Great thing I brought lysol wipes with me to clean. Shower is very small. Not ideal to take shower. I wonder why they did such small shower and nobody can use. Just a catch to have someone rent it. This is like a very last resort and no choice place to stay. The staff are really nice and friendly. I hope they will fix the rooms and the restrooms upstairs. And the place is very old so needs updating and cleaning.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021