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 $326 (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 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 4599 Chateau Boulevard, Fairmont Chateau Whistler has great rooms from $326 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.80 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, outdoor tennis, hiking, and mountain views at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Delta Hotels by Marriott Whistler Village Suites

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $291 (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

A great place to stay is Delta Hotels by Marriott Whistler Village Suites which has nice rooms starting at $291. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4308 Main Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

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
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Four Seasons Resort Whistler

5-star Resort with prices starting at $324 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Four Seasons Resort Whistler to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $324. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 4591 Blackcomb Way. You'll also find a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and mountain views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.7 km from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel Whistler

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to 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

With terrific rooms from $237, Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel Whistler, at 4359 Main Street provides an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 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
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Adara Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Adara Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and parking. The great rooms here start at $167 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 4122 Village Green. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. 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
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $305 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Whistler
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre is 9.00 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 $305, and it's located at 4299 Blackcomb Way. We also love the a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


The Westin Resort and Spa Whistler

4-star Resort with prices starting at $464 (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 and Spa Whistler because it has great rooms that start at $464. 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, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and mountain views at this convenient hotel. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

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


Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $291 (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 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $291 (before taxes). It's located at 4320 Sundial Crescent and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


The Crystal Lodge

4-star Resort with prices starting at $193 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 4154 Village Green, The Crystal Lodge has great rooms from $193 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, a kitchen, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1 km from the center of town. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. 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
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Mountainside Lodge - A Shell Vacations Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Mountainside Lodge - A Shell Vacations Resort which has nice rooms starting at $150. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4417 Sundial Place. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, golf, and a hot tub. It's located just 1.2 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
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kid-friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Whistler and Squamish.

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

Whistler Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$330

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 24 hotels is an affordable $330. 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: $315
  • 4-star hotels: $492
  • 3-star hotels: $182
  • 2-star hotels: $43


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