The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Whistler

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Whistler

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

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

4-star Resort with prices starting at $392 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Whistler
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 4599 Chateau Boulevard, Fairmont Chateau Whistler has great rooms from $392 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


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Four Seasons Resort Whistler

5-star Resort with prices starting at $426 (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

A great place to stay is Four Seasons Resort Whistler which has nice rooms starting at $426. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4591 Blackcomb Way. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Nita Lake Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $283 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Nita Lake Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $283. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2131 Lake Placid Road. You'll also find parking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.9 km from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Executive Inn Whistler

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Whistler
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $128, Executive Inn Whistler, at 4250 Village Stroll provides an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 1.1 km from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $281 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $281 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 4299 Blackcomb Way. Furthermore, it also offers parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Whistler
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $226, and it's located at 4320 Sundial Crescent. We also love the a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler

4-star Resort with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler because it has great rooms that start at $237. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 4090 Whistler Way. Only 1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Crystal Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Whistler
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Crystal Lodge offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $187 (before taxes). It's located at 4154 Village Green and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, a kitchen, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Delta Hotels by Marriott Whistler Village Suites

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 4308 Main Street, Delta Hotels by Marriott Whistler Village Suites has great rooms from $250 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $196 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $196. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4050 Whistler Way. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 1 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Vancouver, Whistler, Richmond, Burnaby, and North Vancouver.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Whistler, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Whistler, Best Luxury Hotels in Whistler, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Whistler, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Whistler, Best Hotels for One Week in Whistler, Best Hotels for One Night in Whistler, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Whistler, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Whistler.


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

Whistler Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$201

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Whistler, British Columbia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Whistler, British Columbia based on data from 26 hotels is an affordable $201. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Whistler.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $426
  • 4-star hotels: $252
  • 3-star hotels: $162
  • 2-star hotels: $103


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