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Sessions Retreat & Hotel

Top rated by guests

Property amenity

Coffee/tea maker

Superior Cabin | Living area

Comfort Triple Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

9.2Outstanding

(666 Ratings)

"I had a bad experience at Cathy's Cottages with mice in my room so I moved here. Jacky at the front desk was so sweet and welcoming and the property is well maintained and very comfortable. I also lik..."

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(666 Ratings)

Hotel in Big Bear, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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

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About this hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Snow Summit
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a seasonal outdoor pool, and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities at Sessions Retreat & Hotel

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Free parking

Map of Big Bear, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Mount Rubidoux Park

Boulder Bay Park

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

San Bernardino County Museum

Available Rooms

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Hotels.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

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Top rated by guests

9.2Outstanding

(666 Ratings)

"I had a bad experience at Cathy's Cottages with mice in my room so I moved here. Jacky at the front desk was so sweet and welcoming and the property is well maintained and very comfortable. I also lik..."

John

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(666 Ratings)

Hotel in Big Bear, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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

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

Map of Big Bear, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Mount Rubidoux Park

Boulder Bay Park

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

San Bernardino County Museum

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Snow Summit
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a seasonal outdoor pool, and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Free parking

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Hotels.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Hotels.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Hotels.com

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(666 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Great stay, clean, a lot of attention to detail, reasonably priced

5.0 / 10.0

Beautiful room. Very responsive and caring staff.

1.0 / 10.0

I arrived hotel at 7 PM. The room was different from the hotel photos I saw; I don't know why I booked the wrong hotel. The office was already closed, and to make matters worse, the bathroom door was locked. There were no hotel staff, and I couldn't find anyone! There was no toilet either, so I run to the McDonald's in the cold night to use their restroom. Hotel Staff finally opened the toilet door after 7 AM . I didn't sleep well .The room was very old and dimly lit, the sofa and chairs were very dirty, and the stool by the door was covered in dust, clearly unused for a long time! Hotel really shouldn't have charged me for the room and should refund my room fee.

4.0 / 10.0

The check-in process was very easy and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is near Big Bear Village and also close to restaurants. The room was as stated in the description. Dog-friendly and there are many places to relax outside and in the common area with your pups. Having shared kitchen access was also convenient. Would stay there again.

5.0 / 10.0

Amazing

5.0 / 10.0

In big bear for the tough matter for a few buddies. We enjoyed this spot. Rooms were clean, customer service was awesome. And the common area with the pool table. Came in clutch. We’ll definitely use this location again.

5.0 / 10.0

Very friendly and kind staff , very nice place too

10.0 / 10.0

I had a bad experience at Cathy's Cottages with mice in my room so I moved here. Jacky at the front desk was so sweet and welcoming and the property is well maintained and very comfortable. I also liked that they did not charge more for weekend nights like all the other hotels in Big Bear. Next time I am in town, this is definitely where I am staying. Highly recommended. A+

1.0 / 10.0

No AC!!! That about sums it up. For locals who are accustomed to having No AC and aware of this fact, that may be fine. However, if you're driving from out of town and expect a nice, cool room when you check into your hotel, do not stay here! When asked about this, I was told, " Oh we don't advertise if we have AC or not, Sorry". I find that practice highly unacceptable. If I had known, I would have never booked the reservation, particularly since I have certain health issues. My husband and I literally were in the room less than 5 minutes before we had to find other accommodations. And guess what, the Hampton/Hilton down the street had AC. I would definitely not recommend stating here during the summer. The winter may be fine as apparently they have heat, but no AC!

10.0 / 10.0

I have been to Big Bear many times and this stay was the best. Very unique property nice cleanly rooms and very quiet even though it sits on the Big Bear Blvd. Cold plunge, sauna, horseshoes, bean bag toss and a pool. Close proximity to the village for dinner and close to both ski resorts. Will definitely stay there again!

10.0 / 10.0

Big Bear generally has some low-end rustic (meaning rundown) dated properties. Sessions breaks that mold. My room was updated to be more modern. Felt more spacious and was decorated in a really cool manner. Think Austin Powers! The staff was terrific and the facilities were really nice. There was a really nice clean pool and there's a nice hangout area with fire pits. I would say sessions is the best place in Big Bear I've stayed at yet by far.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice and clean, inside and out. Everything you need. I plan on returning. Thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Loved staying here .

5.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful one night stay. The staff were super friendly and made us feel welcomed. The room was very clean and comfortable. Check in and out was easy and quick. Thanks for a nice stay.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay and actually extended for another day . Conveniently located on the main road , very quiet retreat . Room was clean . Easy to access the room , friendly stuff . Highly recommended ❤️

8.0 / 10.0

Property is very eclectic. Close to Big Bear Village. Lots of area to relax

10.0 / 10.0

After-hours check-in was convenient and easy, the location central to Big Bear, and the room comfortable and well-furnished.

4.0 / 10.0

Property was good, had a porch, firepits, on site restaurant. Bed was comfortable, shower was good. Shared spaces with couches, pool table, tv and full kitchen was nice. Easy parking, 7/11 and McDonalds across the street. No A/C control in unit, if room near street, can hear traffic pretty clearly. About 3-5 min drive from the Village restaurants/bars

4.0 / 10.0

Tiny room, bed occupies 80% of the room (size wasn't mentioned on Expedia), no elevator, lots of steps to go to 2nd level, TV didn't work (manager agreed that we move to a 1st level similar room), closet totally dark, no coffee machine. My wife and I were even debating the idea of traveling back home that evening instead of spending the night in that place.

8.0 / 10.0

Relaxing & chill community…exactly what we needed to get away. Dog-friendly, had everything to enjoy the cabin & the clubhouse was a bonus. Bed was very comfortable, nice BBQ area, enjoyed s’mores at the fire pits. Thanks to the staff for being kind & creating a cool getaway! We will be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice and clean rooms. Love the communal kitchen, eating areas, and activities (billiards, pickleball, tether ball, basketball hoop, and pool). Dog friendly too!

10.0 / 10.0

I had an absolutely wonderful stay here. Everything was excellent from start to finish. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely went out of their way to make sure all our needs were met. The service felt personal and thoughtful, which made our visit so comfortable and enjoyable. I would definitely come back again and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great experience.

5.0 / 10.0

This hotel is our new favorite spot! It's the low key vibes of adult summer camp, but with all the style and comfort of a NYC four-star hotel! Beautiful, photogenic rooms; sensitive eye for detail in all the decor; and fun nooks and finds around the property, from tether ball, to pickle ball, to a pool, to hanging hammocks, and a beautiful mini hike. I'd recommend this to any couple, single, or family looking for a retreat in the forest that offers that perfect balance between city comfort, and outdoorsy fun. Impressed enough to write my first review on here!

10.0 / 10.0

THERE WAS PLENTY TO DO AND SEE WE LIKED THE SWIMMING POOL, THE HORSESHOE PITS THE CORN HOLE PATIO. THE LODGE WITH POOL TABLE AND LOUNGE TO SIT AND WATCH TV. EVERYTHING GREAT THANK YOU.

8.0 / 10.0

I loved the eclectic nature of the room and its location near downtown Big Bear Lake. The staff were helpful and friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent Property !!!

8.0 / 10.0

We really loved our stay at Sessions and will definitely be back because our room was fun and they are very doggy friendly. We were also pleasantly surprised when the owners made us burgers on the house. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is because they had a large wedding party during our stay. Because of that it was tough to get the staff's attention when we needed help and the office was often closed or unattended. Even with that we loved their vibe and the staff couldn't have been nicer when they were available. Definitely want to give them another shot when things aren't so crazy for them.

6.0 / 10.0

Friendly staff, close to the village. Our request for a top floor room was honored. The room was pretty outdated. There was only one set of towels supplied for 2 people. The room has no AC so it got hot in June. The pool was under construction. Overall okay place to stay.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a really good time. The aesthetic of the hotel is very nice and everything was pretty contactless although when I did check in, I spoke with the staff and they were very helpful and welcoming.

5.0 / 10.0

We had an outstanding stay. Paul checked us in and was super friendly and helpful. While checking in, we met one of the owners, Frank, and he saw that we had kids so he sent a smores pack to our rokm. He guided us through all of their activities. They have a carriage that they can take you around the property in, fire pits, grills, a separate lodge with a pool table and kitchen, and a really cool boat with pirate gear for the kids to play in. They even have a lounge that serves beverages that is open until 10pm. The rooms were spacious and cozy. There was a lot of thought that was put into this property. It seems to be owned and operated by a husband and wife and they do an amazing job. We will definitely be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Great property! Ease of checking in and out couldn’t be beat and the room was clean and nice

10.0 / 10.0

Nice place

10.0 / 10.0

Really good

10.0 / 10.0

We love staying at Seasons when we are up at the mountain. Really convenient hotel, clean, nicely decorated, staff is amazing and friendly.

5.0 / 10.0

Sessions is a stunning hotel. We really enjoyed our stay and were especially grateful for how welcoming they are to pets. Room photos are very accurate and the location is ideal. Overnight stay was really quiet, so we slept very well.

8.0 / 10.0

Enjoy the stay

10.0 / 10.0

Nice and clean rooms with nice staff. Perfect place for what I needed in a motel.

8.0 / 10.0

The property is in a convenient area to ski resorts, just about a five minute drive. The beds could be a little more comfortable, we had an okay rest.

5.0 / 10.0

Great value for the price. Would stay again. Perfect for a simple place to stay for a quick skiing get-away.

10.0 / 10.0

Really great place to stay in Big Bear. 5 minutes from Summit and Bear Mountain. Cabin was clean. Property is super dog friendly. Jackie helped us out when we needed more sheets and pillows and couldn't have been nicer. Will definitely book again!

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