We booked this hotel because it has suites w/kitchens (family of four) and many good reviews (this is a long one but worth the read). We went up on a holiday weekend (the coldest night at Big Bear for the season) and paid premium rates for a mediocre experience. First the Pros - room was exceptionally clean and bed/bedding was... more

Staff was friendly and courteous. The room was very clean and comfortable. Our experience was very positive and we'd stay again in a heartbeat. Downtown was in easy walking distance, as well as the marina. Continental breakfast had a good variety of breakfast foods. more

It had snowed and I was not prepared to drive on the icy roads. The manager was the best. She showed me around, offered dinner ideas, loaned me movies for free and all at a great price. The room was very clean with everything needed. My stay was made comfortable and friendly by the staff. more

My boyfriend and I took a little day trip to Big Bear just to get away, and decided we would try to get a room and stay and enjoy the cool weather and thunderstorms and ended up at the Fireside. First the managers were very sweet and showed us several different rooms as we were wanting to make the most... more

Our problems began at check in. I spent the better part of a half hour watching two clerks try to figure out why my discover card wasn’t being accepted on their machine. I finally used another card and later called discover only to find that the hotel does not have an account with them. We checked into our room and... more

My boyfriend and I were trying to find a cheap hotel just for overnight so he could do some fishing in the morning. It was great. We got a little lost due to the fact that the Fireside Lodge has a different name on 411 or in gps as well. Overall the little room was cozy and very nice. The... more

I just have to say that this is a great place to stay! I recently went up with my huband and our 2 boys, and we had a great time it was a last minute trip and it turned out great. We wanted to just get a way and relax and we did just that. The rooms were clean and... more

My wife and I stayed at the Fireside Lodge with our two kids in late February. The rooms were the cleanest that we have ever stayed in. They were very warm and cozy. our kids loved the rooms and the view was great. The office was very accommodating in fact they bent over backwards to give us info on all... more

My friend and I decided to make a last minute trip to Big Bear to see the snow before it all melted. We called and booked our room directly with the hotel. We had requested a lakeview room and was assured that's what we would get and that they had great views. When we got there and got to our... more