The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bathurst

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Bathurst

Visiting Bathurst for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Bathurst, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Bathurst based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Bathurst for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Bathurst before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Bathurst for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Bathurst for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 1 Conrod Straight, Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst has great rooms from $174 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Bathurst Gold Panner

Motel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bathurst
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool

A great place to stay is Bathurst Gold Panner which has nice rooms starting at $92. Offering a pool, room service, breakfast, mountain views, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 260 Sydney Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a free breakfast, city views, bowling, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.2 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Mantra Bathurst

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Mantra Bathurst to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $114. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 344 Stewart Street. You'll also find a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.5 km from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Bathurst Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $80, Bathurst Motor Inn, at 87 Durham St provides an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Ben Chifley Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bathurst
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Ben Chifley Motor Inn has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $79 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 272 Stewart Street. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a pet-free facility, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Bathurst Explorers Motel

Motel with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Bathurst Explorers Motel is 8.20 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $74, and it's located at 357 Stewart Street. We also love the laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Katoomba and Orange.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bathurst, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bathurst, Best Hotels for One Week in Bathurst, or Best Hotels for One Night in Bathurst.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bathurst?

Bathurst Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$102

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Bathurst. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Bathurst based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $102. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bathurst.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $111
  • 3-star hotels: $93


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