The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dover

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Dover

The cliffs of Dover The cliffs of Dover

If it's your first trip to Dover, UK for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Dover. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Dover. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Dover for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Dover beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Dover for your first trip!

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

Castle House Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Dover
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 10 Castle Hill Road, Castle House Guest House has great rooms from $104 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and cooking classes at this relaxing hotel. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis


Maison Dieu Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Maison Dieu Guest House which has nice rooms starting at $130. Offering a restaurant, scuba diving, laundry services, free parking, and family rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 89 Maison Dieu Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning, landmark views, private parking, special diet menus, and diving which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Hubert House

Guest House with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Dover
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hubert House to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $178. We loved that is has room service, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 9 Castle Hill Road. You'll also find a hot tub, free parking, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and a refrigerator which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.5 km from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Premier Inn Dover Central Eastern Ferry Terminal

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $125, Premier Inn Dover Central Eastern Ferry Terminal, at Marine Court Marine Parade provides a 24-hour desk. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 1.7 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Luxury


Premier Inn Dover - A20

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Dover
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Premier Inn Dover - A20 has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers a restaurant and a 24-hour desk. The great rooms here start at $95 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Folkestone Road. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.6 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Luxury


Dover's Restover Bed & Breakfast

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (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.

The great guest rating of Dover's Restover Bed & Breakfast is 8.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, and private parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $84, and it's located at 69 Folkestone Road. We also love the special diet menus which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


The Norman Guest House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $89 (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 cool place is The Norman Guest House because it has great rooms that start at $89. It has free parking, family rooms, and private parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 75, Folkestone Road. Only 1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love amenities at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


The West Bank Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Dover
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The West Bank Guest House offers free parking, fishing, family rooms, and private parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $89 (before taxes). It's located at 239/241 Folkestone Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 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
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


St Albans Guest House Dover

Guest House with prices starting at $94 (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 71 Folkestone Road, Town center, St Albans Guest House Dover has great rooms from $94 (before taxes). It offers room service, free parking, laundry facilities, and a refrigerator. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find amenities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Canterbury, Rye, Folkestone, Hastings, and Le Touquet.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Dover, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dover, Best Hotels for One Week in Dover, Best Hotels for One Night in Dover, or Best Business Hotels in Dover.


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

Dover Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$110

After analyzing 9 first time trip hotels in Dover, UK, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $110. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Dover.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $125
  • 3-star hotels: $97


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