The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ontario

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Ontario

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Ontario? 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 Ontario, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Ontario 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 Ontario, 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 Ontario 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 Ontario for first time visitors.

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

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

Toronto, Ontario
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $305 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 1 Harbour Square, The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto has great rooms from $305 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 736.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


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Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

Toronto, Ontario
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $286 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ontario
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $286. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 123 Queen Street West. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 735.2 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Sheraton Fallsview Hotel

Niagara Falls, Ontario
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Sheraton Fallsview Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $183. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5875 Falls Avenue. You'll also find a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 801.8 km from the center of town. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Hotel X Toronto, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

Toronto, Ontario
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $327 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ontario
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $327, Hotel X Toronto, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, at 111 Princes' Boulevard provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and evening entertainment. It's located just 735.8 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The Omni King Edward Hotel

Toronto, Ontario
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $265 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The Omni King Edward Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $265 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 37 King Street East. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 735.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Sterling Inn & Spa

Niagara Falls, Ontario
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Sterling Inn & Spa is 9.10 out of 10. This place has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $176, and it's located at 5195 Magdalen Street. We also love the parking, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 801.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Intercontinental Hotels Toronto Centre By IHG

Toronto, Ontario
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $273 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ontario
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Intercontinental Hotels Toronto Centre By IHG because it has great rooms that start at $273. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 225 Front Street West. Only 735.8 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a spa at this convenient hotel. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool


Fairmont Royal York Gold Experience

Toronto, Ontario
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $365 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Fairmont Royal York Gold Experience offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $365 (before taxes). It's located at 100 Front St West-Building A and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 735.8 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Toronto, Ontario
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $296 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ontario
  • Heated pool

Located at 525 Bay Street, Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre has great rooms from $296 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 734.9 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Lord Elgin Hotel

Ottawa, Ontario
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Lord Elgin Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $165. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 100 Elgin Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 787.6 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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

Ontario Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$175

Travelers to Ontario 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 268 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $175. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ontario.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $452
  • 4-star hotels: $219
  • 3-star hotels: $141
  • 2-star hotels: $115


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