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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 1148 guest reviews
- Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
- Free breakfast available
- Avg. Group Discount of 5.9%!
- Fitness center on property
- 80 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Check out: Noon
- Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
- 3 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check Rates1 King Bed Fireplace High Speed Internet Accessible Coffee Maker, Hairdryer Iron and Ironing Board F
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Queen Beds Fireplace High Speed Internet Accessible Coffee Maker, Hairdryer Iron and Ironing Board
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
Bear Mountain Ski Resort and Snow Summit Ski Resort, Big Bear Lake, Bear Mountain Golf course, Big Bear Convention Center, Moonridge Zoo
Map & Attractions for Best Western Big Bear Chateau
Verified Reviews of Best Western Big Bear Chateau
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Great Time!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We had a great time!
Dena D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
30-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 22 to Mon Oct 23 2023 at a $109.99 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
Nestled in the forest at 7,000 feet, the Best Western Big Bear Chateau exudes European elegance. It is the perfect blend of mountain splendor with refined accommodations and attending service. The Chateau's marvelous location in the pine forest between Bear Mountain and Snow Summit Ski Resorts affords convenient access to Southern California's best mountain recreation.Big Bear Lake offers year-round excitement and activities to please all types of groups, from off-road bike clubs looking for challenging terrain, ski clubs seeking the perfect run, or for families that just want to spend the day at the lake hiking, boating, horseback riding, or fishing. Other exciting lake activities offered locally include the Big Bear Queen Boat Tour, windsurfing, sail boarding, water skiing, and jet skiing, and in spring and summer, a ski chair ride up the slopes of Snow Summit or a visit to the Big Bear Solar Observatory.For those that don't want to do anything more strenuous than lunch and shopping, Big Bear Village offers a wide array of stores, boutiques and charming restaurants. Big Bear Lake has it all and the Best Western Big Bear Chateau, centrally located in the heart of the Big Bear Valley, is within a mile of most destinations. Attractively decorated in a European scheme, the Best Western Big Bear Chateau has 80 deluxe guest rooms and suites offering luxurious amenities, including over sized bathrooms, many with Jacuzzi baths, heated towel racks, and of course, a fireplace in all the rooms. Suites feature a spacious living area, two fireplaces, and two bathrooms, including a Jacuzzi bath, antique armoire, European furnishings and two balconies.Within the Chateau guests unwind by the heated outdoor pool under the towering pines, relax in the whirlpool or sauna, and enjoy our fitness center or schedule an in-room massage appointment. Our Tiffany Lounge features a unique tiffany glass ceiling with delicious pub fare for a more relaxed dining experience on weekends.The spacious meeting and banquet rooms are ideal for groups ranging from 20 to 140 guests. Superb banquet services are readily available. Our poolside garden under the pines is a popular location for the perfect wedding setting or even an outdoor bar-b-que. Staff members from both our sales and catering departments are there to assist groups during their meetings, banquets, or weddings to assure all runs smoothly from start to finish.42200 Moonridge Rd · P.O. Box 1814 · Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00pm |
| Check Out: | Noon |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2011 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 80 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 80 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 2 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 0 |
| Suites: | 1 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 3 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 6828 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 160 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 2.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 4.0 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | Thurs-5pm-9pm Fri-Sat 5pm-Midnight |
| Pool Info: fits about 15 people Its outdoors 21/2 feet deep to 5ftOnly opened from June 1 until September 1 | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 48 hrs in advance | |
| Nightly Parking: | free |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 15.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 8.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 8.25% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 3.00% |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 18.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 150.00 Per Night |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 15.00 Per Day |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 28.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 50.00 Per Item (includes tax) |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.20 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Camping or barbeque facilities
- Central location
- Complimentary breakfast
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Dinner available
- Elevator
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Games room
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Shower
- Spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Ontario Airport is the closest - 70 milesnext closest in Palm Springs airport-90 miles
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
We offer a full hot breakfast complimentary to our guests. Consists of made to order items such as, omelets, fried potatoes, bacon, and sausage. Buffet cold items consists of fruits, cereals, toast, muffins, waffles, and yogurt
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Complimentary
Internet / WiFI
Free Wifi
About Best Western Hotels
- 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
- Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
- 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
- Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
- Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
- Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms
The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Teddy Bear Restaurant - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Teddy Bear Restaurant, just 0.8 miles away from the hotel.
- Lunch: Grizzly Manor Cafe - Grab a tasty lunch at Grizzly Manor Cafe, known for their giant pancakes, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Pines Lakefront - Enjoy a delicious dinner with stunning lake views at The Pines Lakefront restaurant, located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Big Bear Alpine Zoo - Spend the afternoon exploring the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, home to a variety of native wildlife species. It is located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Cinnamon's Bakery - Start your day with freshly baked goods and a delicious breakfast at Cinnamon's Bakery, just 1.1 miles away from the hotel.
- Lunch: Nottinghams Restaurant - Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Nottinghams Restaurant, known for their British-inspired cuisine. It is located 2.7 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Captain's Anchorage - Indulge in a seafood dinner at The Captain's Anchorage, a popular restaurant located 3.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Big Bear Lake - Spend the afternoon at Big Bear Lake, where you can enjoy various water activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply relaxing by the lake. It is just 0.5 miles away from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Copper Q - Start your day with a delicious breakfast and freshly brewed coffee at The Copper Q, just 0.9 miles away from the hotel.
- Lunch: Peppercorn Grille - Enjoy a delightful lunch at Peppercorn Grille, known for their Italian and Mediterranean dishes. It is located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Himalayan Restaurant - Experience the flavors of Nepal and India at The Himalayan Restaurant, located 1.8 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Snow Summit - Spend the afternoon at Snow Summit, a popular ski resort offering skiing, snowboarding, and scenic chairlift rides. It is located 3.2 miles from the hotel.
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Group vs. Individual Rates at Best Western Big Bear Chateau
The chart above shows trends of prices for both group quotes and the best individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was entered. The lowest group or meeting displayed is 16.1% in the month of March 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $305 in the month of August 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Big Bear Chateau in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Big Bear Chateau
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Big Bear Chateau.
Feel free to use the Best Western Big Bear Chateau meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Big Bear Lake event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Olympian Ballroom | 51 x 34 x 16 | 1734 | 140/160 | 75 | 115 | 45 | 45 | 50 | --/-- | 145 | 175 | -- |
Close This Olympian BallroomThe Olympian Ballroom is the perfect meeting space for any event. THere is a bulit in projector and screen that can be hidden. THe celings are equiped with beautiful chandeliers that set the romantic feeling for that specail wedding evening. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1734 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 51 x 34 x 16 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 7 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Huntress Room | 40 x 32 x 11 | 1280 | 70/70 | 35 | 75 | 30 | 40 | 30 | --/-- | 105 | 70 | -- |
Close This Huntress RoomThe huntress room is equiped with a very elegant style. With cathedral style windows and churbs that surround the top of the walls. This rooms also has chandeliers that hang from the celing. Room Type: Exhibit Hall Total Size: 1280 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 40 x 32 x 11 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 12 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Boardroom | 14 x 29 x 16 | 406 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This BoardroomThe boardroom is the smallest meerting room out of all 3 of our meeting rooms. This is the perfect room for any small business conferences, depositions, etc. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 406 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 14 x 29 x 16 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 7 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Best Western Big Bear Chateau
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is Noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Best Western Big Bear Chateau have?
There are 80 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Best Western Big Bear Chateau?
Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Big Bear Chateau?
We offer a full hot breakfast complimentary to our guests. Consists of made to order items such as, omelets, fried potatoes, bacon, and sausage. Buffet cold items consists of fruits, cereals, toast, muffins, waffles, and yogurt
What parking is available at Best Western Big Bear Chateau?
Complimentary
How much does internet cost?
Free Wifi
Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Big Bear Chateau?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate 1 King Bed Full Breakfast Free WiFi Balcony Fireplace
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Big Bear Chateau?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Best Western Big Bear Chateau?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Best Western Big Bear Chateau?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. fits about 15 people Its outdoors 21/2 feet deep to 5ftOnly opened from June 1 until September 1.
Can I get a group rate at Best Western Big Bear Chateau?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 5.9%.
Testimonials:
"I had a great experience, it was easy to use and [the hotel] was very helpful on the phone after I accepted a bid. Thanks." C.P. - Carlsbad, CA
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