The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Saint-Émilion

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Saint-Émilion

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

Chateau Hotel Grand Barrail

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $254 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Saint-Émilion
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at Route De Libourne, Chateau Hotel Grand Barrail has great rooms from $254 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Hostellerie de Plaisance

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $533 (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

A great place to stay is Hostellerie de Plaisance which has nice rooms starting at $533. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and a winery, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Place Du Clocher. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Logis de la Cadene

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $256 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Logis de la Cadene to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $256. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3 Place du Marche au Bois. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, city views, a game room, a pool table, and kids meals which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.1 km from the center of town. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Le Relais de Franc Mayne Saint Emilion

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $308 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Saint-Émilion
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $308, Le Relais de Franc Mayne Saint Emilion, at 14 La Gomerie provides an outdoor pool, room service, hiking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. It's located just 1.3 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Luxury


Les Logis du Roy

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $118 (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.
  • Family-Friendly

Les Logis du Roy has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $118 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 7 rue Porte Bouqueyre. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, a winery, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Auberge de la Commanderie

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Saint-Émilion
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Auberge de la Commanderie is 8.50 out of 10. This place has room service, parking, golf, a winery, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $108, and it's located at 2 Rue Porte Brunet. We also love the city views, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 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
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Au Logis des Remparts

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Au Logis des Remparts because it has great rooms that start at $162. It has an outdoor pool, a bar, parking, family rooms, and air-conditioning, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 18, rue Guadet. Only 0.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love breakfast in the room, private parking, and meeting facilities 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bordeaux, Angoulême, Mérignac, and Bergerac.

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


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

Saint-Émilion Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$248

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Saint-Émilion. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Saint-Émilion based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $248. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Saint-Émilion.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $394
  • 4-star hotels: $256
  • 3-star hotels: $235
  • 2-star hotels: $113


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