The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hay

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Hay

Visiting Hay, Australia 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 Hay, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Hay 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 Hay 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 Hay before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Hay for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Hay 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.)

Comfort Inn Bishops Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 35 Moama Street (Sturt Highway), Comfort Inn Bishops Lodge has great rooms from $91 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


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Nicholas Royal Motel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Nicholas Royal Motel which has nice rooms starting at $91. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and bicycle rental, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 152 Lachlan Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free airport shuttle, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Bidgee Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Bidgee Motor Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $93. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 74 Lachlan Street. You'll also find family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and shuttle services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Highway Inn Motel

Motel with prices starting at $95 (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 $95, Highway Inn Motel, at 394 Murray Street provides an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free airport shuttle, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Convent Boutique Accommodation plus Short Stay Holiday Homes

Inn with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hay

The Convent Boutique Accommodation plus Short Stay Holiday Homes has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $130 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 160 Pine Steet. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, a private pool, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Saltbush Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Saltbush Motor Inn is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $119, and it's located at 193 Lachlan 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 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


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


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

Hay Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$103

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Hay, Australia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Hay, Australia based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $103. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hay.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $102
  • 3-star hotels: $105


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