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.)

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St Jacobs

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 50 Benjamin Road East, Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St Jacobs has great rooms from $141 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.30 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 rooms with kitchens, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. 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
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St Jacobs Area

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Waterloo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St Jacobs Area which has nice rooms starting at $135. Offering a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 14 Benjamin Rd Farmer's Market Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers city views, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.7 km from the city center. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Best Western Plus Waterloo

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

We found Best Western Plus Waterloo to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $105. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 547 King Street North. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.8 km from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St Jacobs

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $151 (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 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $151, Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St Jacobs, at 45 Benjamin Road provides a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and an indoor play area. It's located just 5.3 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (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
  • Heated pool

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $178 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 110 Erb Street West. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: London, Stratford, Hamilton, Burlington, and Guelph.

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

Waterloo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$142

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 $142. 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: $157
  • 2-star hotels: $120


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