The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Golden

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Golden

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Golden, British Columbia? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Golden, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Golden to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Golden, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Golden for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Golden for first time visitors.

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

Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse

Inn with prices starting at $266 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Golden
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool

Located at 1581 Cache Close, Box 177, Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse has great rooms from $266 (before taxes). It offers a pool, skiing, breakfast, mountain views, and a free breakfast. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a hot tub, a game room, a spa, free parking, and a pool table at this relaxing hotel. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing


Le Beausoleil Bed and Breakfast

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Le Beausoleil Bed and Breakfast which has nice rooms starting at $161. Offering skiing, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1403 Deer Ridge Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Canyon Ridge Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Golden
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Canyon Ridge Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $135. We loved that is has skiing, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1392 Pine Drive. You'll also find a microwave, a refrigerator, balconies, and outdoor dining areas which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Auberge Kicking Horse B&B

Guest House with prices starting at $386 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool

With terrific rooms from $386, Auberge Kicking Horse B&B, at 1306 Selkirk Drive provides a pool, skiing, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and a hot tub. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a spa, free parking, bicycle rental, a kid-friendly atmosphere, and a microwave. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Kid-friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Big Bend Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Big Bend Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and air-conditioning. The great rooms here start at $137 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 429 9th Ave North. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. 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
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking


Holiday Inn Express Golden-Kicking Horse

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $211 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Golden
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express Golden-Kicking Horse is 8.70 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, parking, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $211, and it's located at 1120 14th Street North. We also love the an indoor pool, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and meeting facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service


For more terrific hotel ideas in Golden, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Golden, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Golden, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Golden, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Golden.


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

Golden Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$216

Travelers to Golden, British Columbia will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $216. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Golden.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $148
  • 3-star hotels: $266
  • 2-star hotels: $245


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