Escape to Tao Cabins, where rustic charm meets modern comfort. Savor a meal at the restaurant or stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy perks like self parking.
Gold Mountain Memorial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Big Bear Lake - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Big Bear Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
Snow Summit - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
The Village - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
Getting around
San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 76 min drive
Restaurants
Bear Mountain Ski Resort - 11 min drive
Kallans Bar And Grill - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Circle K - 3 min drive
Applebee’s | IHOP - 7 min drive
About this property
Tao Cabins
At Tao Cabins, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of The Village. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
2 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will be contacted by the property with check-in instructions and an access code prior to arrival.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Facilities
1 building/tower
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Separate living room
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property is professionally cleaned.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Tao Cabin 22 or 23 Big Bear
Tao 22 or 23 Big Bear
Tao 22 or 23
Tao Cabins Motel
Tao Cabin 22 or 23
Tao Cabins Big Bear City
Tao Cabins Motel Big Bear City
Frequently asked questions
Does Tao Cabins offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tao Cabins does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Tao Cabins?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tao Cabins?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tao Cabins?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Tao Cabins?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Tao Cabins like?
Tao Cabins is located a short 17-minute walk from Gold Mountain Memorial Park.
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Reviews
Tao Cabins Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
The room was perfect, clean nice ready for us to stay
ZVI
ZVI, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 16, 2025
It’s a decent place to stay at for the price. Clean and cozy.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
Great place to stay for solo traveler. Safe, clean, one car parking, about 10 minutes away from the Village.
Claudia
Claudia, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2025
Room was really nice and clean. Communication was excellent and check in and check out was super easy.
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
Quiet nice place
Johanna
Johanna, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
The rooms are large, clean, everything you need. Beds are comfortable. Quiet and staff is polite and almost always answer the phone or right back to you. Did i mention the romantic red lights, fireplaces?
Wendi
Wendi, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
This was an amazing place to stay in Big Bear. Very convenient to snowboard and grocery stores are nearby. Very roomy and more than I expected.
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
Management was amazing. Accommodations were good. I had an awesome stay. The only thing there were no trays for baking in the stove. Everything else was amazing and a set of tongs would be nice too lol I’m a chef so go figure.
Rene
Rene, 4-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 26, 2025
Room in general was clean and looked presentable but the bed was really uncomfortable as well as the pillows. We also had an issue with the automatic bathroom light as it kept turning on by itself all night long. There was also a visible patching in the bathroom door from a hole in it but it wasn’t done very good. The heater also didn’t keep the room warm so it was very cold.
Elena
Elena, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Great customer service, Tanya was great and very helpful 10/10 would book again!
jovana
jovana, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Staff was able to accommodate our needs
Apryl
Apryl, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2023
It’s everything you want in a place that’s affordable and close to nearly everything you’d want. If you’re looking for a cheap clean spot to stay at while looking to snowboard and ski this is your spot!
Jad
Jad, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2024
Very cool little room, I thought it was a very good value.
marc
marc, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2024
1 block off main road to/from Big Bear Lake area. Easy to get back and forth pretty much to wherever you like.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
We enjoyed our stay!
A little confusing when we arrived, as to which was our room. However, we figured it out. Room was cute and gave us what we needed, including coffee set up, a refrigerator and microwave oven. I appreciated the messages, that the staff checked with me if all was fine. I would come back to this place if in the area
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
i loved it here! i have 0 complaints! it was very nice, clean, convenient, and comfortable. the communication was also very clear and fast!
alana
alana, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 7, 2024
The management was really responsive and kind. Overall, this place is average. There is no A/C, so be prepared if you come during the summer. It’s about 10-12 minutes from the main area in Big Bear. The property was quiet.
Matthew
Matthew, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 26, 2025
Room was large. Decor is odd colors, purple couch, red curtains, blue and grey panel floor…having kitchen amenities is nice, bathroom is small, not well lit, but tub/shower is very adequate. We enjoyed our stay even without electricity our first 12 hours (not really an issue except lack of hot water) due to local electric public safety shut off. Upstairs guests were a bit noisy, as well as people using the stairs. The bed appears to be a firm memory foam, and was fine. The off site personnel were very nice and answered texting promptly. The ONLY real detractor was the very gritty floor which probably needed a good dust mopping. There’s a pretty significant water hammer noise at the kitchen sink. Nothing fancy but pretty adequate.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 15, 2025
5 days 4 nights
1 sink is clogged, luckily there are 2 sinks in the room. Room has been cleaned by around 3:30pm, and I didn't receive the door code until 4:30pm. I was being told it needs an inspection; I was waiting in front of the cabin and there were no one entering the building for inspection. Microwave is wornt; it takes forever to heat up food. The rod is also broken, and it fell. no place to hang clothes, jackets etc. lack of towels for 4 nights stay. mattress is extremely soft; you won't be able to get a good sleep out of it.
the heater was great, it warms up the room nicely.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 25, 2023
Comfort in the mountains
The studio was comfortable and equipped with basic kitchen appliances and utensils. It's about 12 minutes away from the village and only a couple minutes from the local markets/ liquor stores. The reason I gave 4 stars is because the fireplace does not function, and I booked the room with the intention of using the fireplace. A note should be added on hotels.com that the fireplace is not functional or only just for display. The main window is directly in front of the main door so we were not able to leave the curtains open. Other than that, Amanda was quick in answering my questions and provided extra towels upon request. Also, The bed was really comfy.
Jasmin
Jasmin, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 21, 2024
I arrived to the property around 11pm during a snow storm. In the morning, there was about 6" of snow. Getting into the unit was no problem. I booked the Romantic Studio, which is their biggest unit. It is big and spacious. Unfortunately, during my stay, the heater was broken on the coldest night. It was very very cold. I told management and they said they left a space heater and extra blankets. The blankets and heater were not enough and the heat wouldn't be fixed during our stay, so i ended up leaving 1 night early and booking another hotel with heat.
Leo
Leo, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 29, 2024
Tao cabins was in a peaceful area and the rooms were nice and clean. I loved the fact that they had hardwood floors instead of carpet, the shower was awesome with nice tiles and the showerhead had good water pressure and was clean the fridge and microwave was such a lifesaver and was SO convenient, and the coffee maker and coffee that they offered was excellent! There was a couple things that could be improved. The all in one shampoo/ bodywash dispenser was completely empty, they could provide a bit more towels instead of just two body towels and two small square towels, there was also a can of raid under the sink which was akward and made it seem like it was there because they were sure that there were going to be roaches and/or that they already have a pest problem. Other than that, the whole experience was pretty awesome and the location was super convenient because you didn't have to drive to far to get to any of the markets, dining area, zoo and etc...
anne
anne, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2026
Will stay again
Floyd
Floyd, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2025
Loved the kitchen 😭 made so much food during our stay.