How Axel worksAxel $139 a night vs $158 on Expedia at Holiday Inn Resort The Lodge At Big Bear Lake by IHG, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $19 a night less (12%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Holiday Inn · 40650 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake
ATM · Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Garden
Hotels in Big Bear LakeA rustic 3-star lodge beside Big Bear Village
6.0/10
Village convenience is the draw, but unreliable cooling makes this a cautious choice.
This rustic 3-star lodge is better treated as a convenient mountain base than a full resort. Its strongest asset is the location: Village restaurants and shops are an easy walk, with the lake nearby. Expedia and Booking.com guests regularly praise the roomy accommodations, and many describe clean rooms and helpful staff. We'd consider it for a short, location-first stay, but the aging property falls short on consistency.
The biggest concern is repeated air-conditioning failure reported across Expedia and Tripadvisor during spring and summer 2026; we couldn't verify that repairs are complete. Tripadvisor guests also reported pool and hot-tub closures, despite those facilities remaining advertised. Dated bathrooms and maintenance complaints recur, while service gets mixed feedback. We'd skip it if reliable temperature control or pool time matters, and confirm facility status, breakfast inclusions and the resort fee before booking.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$139 a night with Axel against $158 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $19 a night less (12%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
$19/night less than Expedia (12%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$137 a night with Axel against $156 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $19 a night less (12%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$19/night less than Expedia (12%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$132 a night with Axel against $148 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (11%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$16/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$169 a night with Axel against $192 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $23 a night less (12%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$23/night less than Expedia (12%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$236 a night with Axel against $268 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $32 a night less (12%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
$32/night less than Expedia (12%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $139 a night vs $158 on Expedia at Holiday Inn Resort The Lodge At Big Bear Lake by IHG, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $19 a night less (12%). Seen Oct 8.
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Village convenience is the draw, but unreliable cooling makes this a cautious choice. A rustic 3-star lodge beside Big Bear Village, scored for what it is.
This rustic 3-star lodge is better treated as a convenient mountain base than a full resort. Its strongest asset is the location: Village restaurants and shops are an easy walk, with the lake nearby. Expedia and Booking.com guests regularly praise the roomy accommodations, and many describe clean rooms and helpful staff. We'd consider it for a short, location-first stay, but the aging property falls short on consistency.
The biggest concern is repeated air-conditioning failure reported across Expedia and Tripadvisor during spring and summer 2026; we couldn't verify that repairs are complete. Tripadvisor guests also reported pool and hot-tub closures, despite those facilities remaining advertised. Dated bathrooms and maintenance complaints recur, while service gets mixed feedback. We'd skip it if reliable temperature control or pool time matters, and confirm facility status, breakfast inclusions and the resort fee before booking.
Best for: travelers prioritizing Village walkability; short stays with little hotel downtime
Watch out for: repeated 2026 air-conditioning failures; reported pool and hot-tub closures; dated bathrooms and uneven maintenance
Location: The standout: walk to Village dining and shopping, with the lake nearby.
Rooms: Often spacious, but dated bathrooms and recurring cooling problems weaken comfort.
Cleanliness: Many guests praise clean rooms; Booking.com feedback is less consistently positive.
Service: Helpful staff earn frequent praise, but problem handling and housekeeping draw mixed feedback.
Amenities: Restaurant, gym and seasonal outdoor pool advertised; confirm pool and hot-tub availability.
Fees and surprises: IHG references a resort fee; breakfast depends on the package, and pet-fee wording is inconsistent.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Resort The Lodge At Big Bear Lake by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Holiday Inn Resort The Lodge At Big Bear Lake by IHG within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $139 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $158 a night on Expedia | $19 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $137 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $156 a night on Expedia | $19 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $132 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $148 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $169 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $192 a night on Expedia | $23 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $236 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $268 a night on Expedia | $32 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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