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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Fort McMurray

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Fort McMurray

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

Nomad Hotel & Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Fort McMurray
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at 10006 MacDonald Avenue, Nomad Hotel & Suites has great rooms from $58 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, 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
  • Skiing
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Radisson Hotel & Suites Fort McMurray

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Radisson Hotel & Suites Fort McMurray which has nice rooms starting at $105. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 435 Gregoire Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.9 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Best Western Plus Sawridge Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Fort McMurray
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Best Western Plus Sawridge Suites to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $127. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 410 TaigaNova Cres. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 6 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Bcminns - Fort Mcmurray - Rusty's

Motel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $77, Bcminns - Fort Mcmurray - Rusty's, at 385 Gregoire Drive provides a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 5.2 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Super 8 by Wyndham Fort McMurray

Inn with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Fort McMurray
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Super 8 by Wyndham Fort McMurray has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $119 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 230 Parent Way. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Towneplace Suites By Marriott Fort Mcmurray

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Towneplace Suites By Marriott Fort Mcmurray is 9.40 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $171, and it's located at 321 Sakitawaw Trail. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Fort McMurray, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Fort McMurray, Best Hotels for One Week in Fort McMurray, or Best Hotels for One Night in Fort McMurray.


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

Fort McMurray Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$110

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Fort McMurray. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Fort McMurray based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $110. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Fort McMurray.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $115
  • 2-star hotels: $98


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