ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Comfort Chalet, Lake View, Annex Building | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

4.2

Excellent(102 Reviews)

Hostel in Big Bear, CA

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Ski hostel with a free shuttle to the slopes
ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center offers a convenient ski shuttle service; those who skip the slopes can take advantage of ski passes and a complimentary reception.
ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Big Bear, CA

Nearby attractions

San Bernardino County Museum

33.9 mi

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory (1 of 4 Beds)

1 Single • 175 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Private Queen Room With Private Bath

1 Queen • 175 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory (1 of 8 Beds)

1 Single • 400 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Lake View, Annex Building

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center

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4.2

Excellent(102 Reviews)

Hostel in Big Bear, CA

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Big Bear, CA

Nearby attractions

San Bernardino County Museum

33.9 mi

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory (1 of 4 Beds)

1 Single • 175 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Private Queen Room With Private Bath

1 Queen • 175 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory (1 of 8 Beds)

1 Single • 400 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Lake View, Annex Building

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.2

Excellent(102 Reviews)

5.0

Jul 2024

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

5.0

Jul 2024

Good Stay on a budget

5.0

Jun 2024

Beautiful building and great reading and friendly people!

2.5

May 2024

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!

5.0

Jan 2024

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.

2.5

Jan 2024

Nice place, quite, great breakfast

5.0

Jan 2024

Exceptional stay and totally safe. This was my first hostel stay and enjoyed my time here.

4.0

Sep 2023

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.

5.0

Sep 2023

Very nice hostel, clean. Close to down town, and hiking trails. Staff was very nice and helpful.

3.0

Jun 2023

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

5.0

Apr 2023

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.

5.0

Apr 2022

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.

5.0

Mar 2022

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.

2.5

Mar 2022

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.

5.0

Feb 2022

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.

0.5

Dec 2021

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.

1.0

Dec 2021

1.3

Dec 2021

Great place. Very friendly staff. Excellent value for your money.

2.5

Dec 2021

Great place. Very friendly staff. Excellent value for your money.

0.3

Apr 2021

A place for people who don’t care how and where they stay ! The place was horrible. It didn’t feel safe at all. It was dirty the smell of the home as you entered was guy wrenching. They say family friendly in description but not one thing about it was family friendly.

0.5

Apr 2021

5.0

Mar 2021

The staff were really nice and warm and helpful！ Enjoy the stay there..

2.5

Mar 2021

The staff were really nice and warm and helpful！Enjoy the stay there..

2.5

Oct 2020

My first time in a hostel and it was amazing! The place was so cozy and the staff were amazing hosts. They made me feel right at home. I highly recommended this place to anyone that wants to come up to hig bear to explore the city for a day. I will definitely be back. Shout out to Yogi for hanging out with me while I cooked up some stakes on the grill.

2.5

Oct 2020

2.0

Nov 2019

The original facility itself is WOW..old with quite a history. The original part houses 2 bathrooms and 4 private rooms (oone of which has 2 bunk beds). The newer section (east side) is not so great. it contains at least 2 large bunk rooms but only ONE TOILET/SHOWER. so unless your timing is incredibly lucky, you get to walk through the game room and kitchen to the other side of the facility and hope one of the 2 bathrooms is available....NOT a good setup. cant imagine trying to exist on 3 bathrooms if all 9 bunk beds + the 3 private rooms were filled to capacity

2.0

Nov 2019

The original facility itself is WOW..old with quite a history. The original part houses 2 bathrooms and 4 private rooms (oone of which has 2 bunk beds). The newer section (east side) is not so great. it contains at least 2 large bunk rooms but only ONE TOILET/SHOWER. so unless your timing is incredibly lucky, you get to walk through the game room and kitchen to the other side of the facility and hope one of the 2 bathrooms is available....NOT a good setup. can't imagine trying to exist on 3 bathrooms if all 9 bunk beds + the 3 private rooms were filled to capacity

1.3

Oct 2019

Dont be Shy! this place was awesome and we would definately go back!

2.5

Oct 2019

Dont be Shy! this place was awesome and we would definately go back!

2.0

Aug 2019

Decent place with nice people. It's more like a Hostle than a hotel. Typical for Big Bear, the room was small but the bed was comfy. Would stay there again. They were the cheapest and they had guitars on the wall you could play.

1.0

Aug 2019

Decent place with nice people. Its more like a Hostle than a hotel. Typical for Big Bear, the room was small but the bed was comfy. Would stay there again. They were the cheapest and they had guitars on the wall you could play.

0.5

May 2019

I have stayed at this lodge several times. On my most recent stay, I became sick and asked if I could cancel my remaining nights. I was told that it was fine and that I would receive a refund. I asked if they were sure because if not then I would just rather stay and not waste my money. I was told that I would definitely receive a refund back to my account the next week. It’s been over a month. They are now ignoring my emails and refuse to honor their part. I am highly upset. I have sent several emails and I was guaranteed a refund. This shows poor service and management on their part. My next step is filing a grievance with the BBB. I can’t believe a business would tell someone one thing, not follow through and then just completely ignore them. The average person doesn’t have money to waste. I have been a loyal customer and referred several people to them. I am extremely disappointed. I don’t understand how a business can lack so much integrity.

0.3

May 2019

2.0

May 2019

Staff was great - very welcoming and friendly. Reasonably clean. Didn't take advantage of the food, but it looked good. Bed was comfy. General maintenance needs help (stuff looks patched together)

1.5

May 2019

bathroom dirty, but friendly staff and food included. a bit pricey for hostel

1.0

May 2019

Staff was great - very welcoming and friendly. Reasonably clean. Didnt take advantage of the food, but it looked good. Bed was comfy. General maintenance needs help (stuff looks patched together)

1.3

Apr 2019

PCT hiker staying for one night to resupply etc. The place was amazing, can highly recommend for any other hiker as it has everything you need and excellent service.

2.5

Apr 2019

PCT hiker staying for one night to resupply etc. The place was amazing, can highly recommend for any other hiker as it has everything you need and excellent service.

1.3

Feb 2019

Check in was easy and they even provide towels/shampoo etc. if you need a shower. They also provided a complimentary dinner and Breakfast. Great place to stay

2.5

Feb 2019

Check in was easy and they even provide towels/shampoo etc. if you need a shower. They also provided a complimentary dinner and Breakfast. Great place to stay

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Big Bear?

The average price for a rental in Big Bear is $644 per night. This rental is $502 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center

Hostel in Big Bear, CA

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Big Bear, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory (1 of 4 Beds)

Private Queen Room With Private Bath

Shared Dormitory (1 of 8 Beds)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Lake View, Annex Building

ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center

Hostel in Big Bear, CA

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Big Bear, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory (1 of 4 Beds)

Private Queen Room With Private Bath

Shared Dormitory (1 of 8 Beds)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Lake View, Annex Building

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Big Bear?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center pet friendly?

What amenities are available at ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center?

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