The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Waterloo

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Waterloo

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

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Watertoo St. Jacobs

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 55 Benjamin Road, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Watertoo St. Jacobs has great rooms from $116 (before taxes). It offers a pool bar, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and an indoor pool at this relaxing hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind. 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


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Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Waterloo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs which has nice rooms starting at $134. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 50 Benjamin Road East. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.4 km from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $166 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $166. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 110 Erb Street West. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Waterloo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $116, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area By IHG, at 14 Benjamin Road provides a fitness center, hiking, laundry services, golf, and city views. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 5.7 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Homewood Suites By Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (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.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $122 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 45 Benjamin Road. Furthermore, it also offers an indoor pool, free parking, an indoor play area, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Mississauga, London, Hamilton, Brampton, and Oakville.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Waterloo, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Waterloo or Best Hotels for One Week in Waterloo.


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

Waterloo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$131

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Waterloo, Ontario. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Waterloo, Ontario based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $131. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Waterloo.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $141
  • 2-star hotels: $116


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