The Best Hotels Closest to Big Bear Alpine Zoo in Big Bear Lake for 2026

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A cozy cabin interior with a brick fireplace, leather furniture, and wooden beams.

An outdoor deck with a wooden table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a red umbrella.

A two-story house with a front porch, an American flag, and a mailbox.

1. Little Bear Cottage

Moonridge, 1 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Rafaela

￥18,411

￥65,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious lounge area with a grand piano, comfortable seating, and a large stained glass ceiling.

A lobby with a grand staircase, a sofa set, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, green upholstered seating, and a decorative glass ceiling.

A boutique hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a 'Boutique Hotel'.

2. Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Winter Park, 1.5 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Roman

￥19,377

￥21,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pink house with a porch, surrounded by trees.

A pink house with a white picket fence, surrounded by tall trees.

A pathway leading to a building with a red and white exterior, surrounded by tall trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A room with floral wallpaper, two green armchairs, a chandelier, a mirror, and a window with lace curtains.

3. Apples Bed & Breakfast

0.9 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Monique

￥34,024

￥38,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

A rustic wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by tall trees and a paved driveway.

A rustic bedroom with a wooden bed, a small wooden nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a large stove, and a dining area with wooden stools.

4. Whispering Pines Walk to Bear Mountain!

1.3 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Lisa

￥22,153

￥58,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A campground with picnic tables, a grill, and a car parked near the trees.

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a table with a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.

A wooden interior with a leather sofa, a television on a stand, and a fireplace with antlers and a candle.

A lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a sign indicating it is a private yard.

5. Goldmine Lodge

1.3 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Brian

￥11,293

￥14,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hot tub in front of a wooden cabin with a green roof and a red door.

A kitchen with a wooden table, stools, a stove, and a window with frosted glass.

A living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, a painting, and a television.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a large window, and a green door.

6. Moonridge Haus

0.4 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

MIRIAN

￥14,904

￥39,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and glass coffee table.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

A cabin with a steep roof, a front porch, and a sign that reads 'Our Cot 'X' Way.'

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and cabinets.

7. The Getaway

0.3 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Anonymous traveler

￥14,534

￥43,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

8. Karins Cottage

0.7 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

"The cabin is in a great location right by the resort. It does need some attention though as the rooms are freezing and there were no space heaters. The big heater only heats the hallway and kitchen so bring something to keep warm at night in the bedrooms. The shower barely works, most of the water fills the tub and doesn’t come out of the shower head. Also there is very limited hot water so if you have more than 2 people staying here showering can be time consuming while you wait for the heater...

Daryl

￥22,021

￥69,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets and a granite countertop.

A wooden cabin with a green roof and a balcony, surrounded by trees and snow on the ground.

A wooden cabin with a triangular roof, surrounded by a wooden deck and snow.

A spacious living area with wooden flooring, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a painting on the wall.

9. Little Bear Lodge

0.3 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

￥19,793

￥71,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A cozy cabin interior with a living area, kitchen, and bar seating.

A porch with two Adirondack chairs, a small table, and a sign that reads "DON'T FEED THE BEARS".

A two-story cabin with a white exterior, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a sectional sofa.

10. Encino Pines

0.5 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Horacio

￥17,511

￥64,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a red umbrella, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A wooden cabin with a red umbrella, surrounded by trees and wooden logs.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a sofa, a small table, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.

11. Zen Den

Moonridge, 0.8 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Benjamin

￥23,046

￥66,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A wooden cabin with a front door, a bench, and a bear statue.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a grey quilt, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

A wooden board game table with pieces, a window with a view of trees, and a poster on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a bench, and a chandelier.

12. Shem Shack

Moonridge, 1.3 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

￥154,415

￥232,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

13. Little Brown Bear

0.6 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Sue

￥21,703

￥67,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a comfortable seating area.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A spacious dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by upholstered chairs. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and a staircase leads to an upper level.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden island with a sink.

14. Dancing Bear Lodge ~ 1 Mi to Big Bear Lake!

Fox Farm, 1.2 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

￥33,562

￥79,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a stone fireplace, and a view of the kitchen.

A wooden kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

A living room with a wooden staircase, a television, a bookshelf, a kitchen area, and a sofa.

A cabin with a wooden deck and stairs leading to a balcony, surrounded by trees.

15. Big Bear Moonridge Escape

0.3 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

￥18,277

￥45,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

16. Moonridge Hideaway

0.3 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

￥25,205

￥55,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher, granite countertop, and a window with blinds.

A stainless steel grill and oven set up outdoors, with a house in the background.

A single-story house with a garage, surrounded by a white picket fence, and a large pine tree to the left.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

17. Bear Snugglin

0.2 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Ami

￥25,765

￥73,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A log cabin with a stone foundation, a red garage door, and a wooden porch.

18. Pankratz Pines

0.4 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Joanna

￥23,387

￥81,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

19. Grizzly Bear

Moonridge, 0.5 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Anonymous traveler

￥22,021

￥51,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

20. Rest N Relax Inn

Moonridge, 1.1 km from Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Diana

￥19,794

￥70,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Little Bear Cottage	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, BW Signature Collection	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Apples Bed & Breakfast	9.4 Exceptional 125 reviews	View
Whispering Pines Walk to Bear Mountain!	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Goldmine Lodge	7.8 Good 205 reviews	View

Top Big Bear Alpine Zoo Hotel Reviews

Location, Location, Location!! Emerald Isle Cabin

10/10 Excellent

"This is a real Big Bear experience! Nothing like staying in a log cabin that has beautiful woodsy decor! The house was spotless and everything was well thought out. Host was easy to work with. Our whole family had the best time!"

The Great Escape by Destination Big Bear : Wonderful Moonridge Cabin Near Bear Mtn! Hot Tub! Pet Friendly! Air Hockey Table!

8/10 Good

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Big Bear Lake Retreat | Pool table | Mountain view

10/10 Excellent

"This cabin is in a very quiet neighborhood. The furnishings are comfortable and perfect for this wooded area. The downstairs pool table/game room includes a bathroom, which is nice. We would definitely stay here again."

Apples Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"WOW - from the minute I first googled this place to the stay, to the incredible breakky & hosts, we were thrilled. It was just as beautiful as I expected - only regret is we didn't stay longer! We will absolutely be back - thank you :)"

Secluded & cozy cabin retreat. Near ski slopes with hot tub. Pet-friendly.

10/10 Excellent

"The property was exactly and depicted and the host was very accommodating to us adding on a night at the last second. We had our anniversary there and it was everything we hoped."

Unbeatable Location – Closest lodging to Snow Summit Ski Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very easy and clean absolutely loved it so much we stayed another night."

Bear Mountain Hideaway, Cabin w/Spa

8/10 Good

"The place is small and cozy. I do recommend bringing some more towels if you plan on using the spa and showering especially if there is more than two people. There also wasn’t very many cups to use so we were constantly washing cups or drinking out of coffee cups. Otherwise the place was clean and the heater heats up the place nicely. It’s really a nice and peaceful place to stay."

Bear mountain resort 5bd 3 bath sleeps 2600 sq

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location and stay by Gary! We were in a bind and needed to switch cabins last minute. Gary responded quickly to my request and had the place ready to go for us along with the AC going to ensure we were nice and cool upon arrival. Since it was last minute he even offered to order anything we needed to ensure we had everything. Best host I have ever had with VRBO!House was great, lots of space and beds to sleep on. House is very close to the Village and small brewery and coffee shop. I would definitely stay here again as it met all of our needs....thank you so much!"

Big Bear Lake Retreat w/ Game Room: 1 Mi to Slopes

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was great and the house was really clean thank you. The only thing I can say is the the queen bed is way to soft and the king bed was way to hard to sleep on so our nights sleeping were rough. Need more of a medium plush spring mattresses and not the memory foam ones. The only other item would be if the front little yard was fenced in and had turf down for the dog's. And there was a dead squirrel up along the left side of the house. This was a really great and spacious place to stay would definitely reserve again."

Other attractions near Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Gold Mine Golf Course

Play a round of golf in Big Bear Lake at Gold Mine Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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United States Adaptive Recreation Center

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Big Bear Lake when you spend time at United States Adaptive Recreation Center. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or seek out the ski slopes.

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Bear Mountain Golf Course

7.8/10 (225 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Big Bear Lake at Bear Mountain Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Bear Mountain Express Lift

9.0/10 (121 reviews)

You can take time to visit Bear Mountain Express Lift during your travels to Big Bear Lake. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Chair 5

You can take time to visit Chair 5 during your travels to Big Bear Lake. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside, or seek out the ski slopes.

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Access Express Lift

You can take time to visit Access Express Lift during your travels to Big Bear Lake. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or seek out the ski slopes.

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Chair 7

You can take time to visit Chair 7 during your travels to Big Bear Lake.

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Chair 2

You can take time to visit Chair 2 during your travels to Big Bear Lake. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its ski slopes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Big Bear Alpine Zoo?

Big Bear Alpine Zoo is located in an area of Big Bear Lake known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1252 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Big Bear Alpine Zoo?

Adjacent to Big Bear Alpine Zoo, Sunshine Cabin Cozy 2-Story Getaway is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this cabin offers free parking and private patios. Other good options close by include Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, BW Signature Collection and Apples Bed & Breakfast.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Big Bear Alpine Zoo?

Expedia has 1252 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Big Bear Alpine Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Big Bear Alpine Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Big Bear Alpine Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Big Bear Alpine Zoo?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Big Bear Alpine Zoo, click here.

What can I see and do near Big Bear Alpine Zoo?

You can wander around Meadow Park, Pine Knot Park, or Aspen Glen Picnic Area if you want a dose of fresh air. Head up the mountain to Snow Summit or Big Bear Mountain Resort to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun. Be sure to get some family photos at Bowling Barn, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, and Big Bear Solar Observatory while you're out sightseeing near Big Bear Alpine Zoo.

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Our top choices for Big Bear Alpine Zoo hotels

1. Little Bear Cottage

2. Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3. Apples Bed & Breakfast

4. Whispering Pines Walk to Bear Mountain!

5. Goldmine Lodge

6. Moonridge Haus

7. The Getaway

8. Karins Cottage

9. Little Bear Lodge

10. Encino Pines

11. Zen Den

12. Shem Shack

13. Little Brown Bear

14. Dancing Bear Lodge ~ 1 Mi to Big Bear Lake!

15. Big Bear Moonridge Escape

16. Moonridge Hideaway

17. Bear Snugglin

18. Pankratz Pines

19. Grizzly Bear

20. Rest N Relax Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Top Big Bear Alpine Zoo Hotel Reviews

Location, Location, Location!! Emerald Isle Cabin

The Great Escape by Destination Big Bear : Wonderful Moonridge Cabin Near Bear Mtn! Hot Tub! Pet Friendly! Air Hockey Table!

Big Bear Lake Retreat | Pool table | Mountain view

Apples Bed & Breakfast

Secluded & cozy cabin retreat. Near ski slopes with hot tub. Pet-friendly.

Unbeatable Location – Closest lodging to Snow Summit Ski Resort

Bear Mountain Hideaway, Cabin w/Spa

Bear mountain resort 5bd 3 bath sleeps 2600 sq

Big Bear Lake Retreat w/ Game Room: 1 Mi to Slopes

Other attractions near Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Gold Mine Golf Course

United States Adaptive Recreation Center

Bear Mountain Golf Course

Bear Mountain Express Lift

Chair 5

Access Express Lift

Chair 7

Chair 2

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