The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Miri

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Miri

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

Pullman Miri Waterfront

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Lot 1347, Pullman Miri Waterfront has great rooms from $59 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, city views, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


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Miri Marriott Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

A great place to stay is Miri Marriott Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $77. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Lot 779, Jalan Temenggong Datuk Oyong Lawai. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, golf, city views, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Mercure Miri City Centre

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Miri
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Mercure Miri City Centre to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $59. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Lot 2368 Block 9, Mcld Jalan Merbau. You'll also find parking, laundry services, city views, laundry facilities, and a private pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.6 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Imperial Hotel Miri

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $43, Imperial Hotel Miri, at Lot 827, Jalan Pos provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, city views, and a child pool. It's located just 2 km from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Jinhold Hotel & Serviced Apartment

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $42 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Miri
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Jinhold Hotel & Serviced Apartment has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $42 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Lot 14735, Airport Commercial Centre. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, city views, a child pool, an indoor pool, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Mega Hotel Miri

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Mega Hotel Miri is 8.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $28, and it's located at Lot 907 Jalan Merbau Miri Sarawak, 293. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, city views, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


City Rise Hotel Miri

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $29 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Miri
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A cool place is City Rise Hotel Miri because it has great rooms that start at $29. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Lot 1738 & 1783, Block 9, MCLD, Jalan Brooke, Miri, Sarawak. Only 1.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love city views, free parking, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a sauna at this convenient hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. 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
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking


Ij Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $23 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Ij Lodge offers room service, a restaurant, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $23 (before taxes). It's located at Kampung Lereng Bukit Lot 583 and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a tour desk, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Grand Palace Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Lot 638, Blk 7, Mcld, Pelita Com Centre, Grand Palace Hotel has great rooms from $44 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.3 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Paragon Lutong Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $31 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Miri
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Paragon Lutong Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $31. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Lot 10203-10220 All Of Parent, Lot 3397. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 10.2 km from the city center, too. 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
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Miri and Bandar Seri Begawan.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Miri, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Miri, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Miri, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Miri, Best Hotels for One Week in Miri, Best Hotels for One Night in Miri, or Best Business Hotels in Miri.


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

Miri Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$36

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Miri, Malaysia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Miri, Malaysia based on data from 17 hotels is an affordable $36. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Miri.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $68
  • 4-star hotels: $41
  • 3-star hotels: $28
  • 2-star hotels: $23


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