The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Gujarat

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Gujarat

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

The Fern Sattva Resort, Dwarka

Dwārka, Gujarat
5-star Resort with prices starting at $53 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.

Located at Baradia Village, Dwarka Taluka, Dwarka 361 335, Gujarat, The Fern Sattva Resort, Dwarka has great rooms from $53 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 319.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, city views, a game room, a spa, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


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Madhubhan Resort and Spa

Ānand, Gujarat
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Gujarat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Madhubhan Resort and Spa which has nice rooms starting at $151. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Anand-Sojitra Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a hot tub, a game room, a spa, and a child pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 109.3 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Kavyum Retreat

Himatnagar, Gujarat
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Kavyum Retreat to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $137. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Kavyu. You'll also find free parking, evening entertainment, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 128.5 km from the center of town. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Club Mahindra Netrang

Rājpīpla, Gujarat
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

With terrific rooms from $90, Club Mahindra Netrang, at Kodvav provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, a game room, a spa, a child pool, and free parking. It's located just 212.5 km from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Heritage Khirasara Palace

Rajkot, Gujarat
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Gujarat

Heritage Khirasara Palace has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, child care, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $59 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Near Metoda, G.I, D.C, Kalavad Road, Khirasra. Furthermore, it also offers a hot tub, a game room, a spa, a child pool, and an indoor pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 162.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Akash Palace

Rajkot, Gujarat
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $16 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Hotel Akash Palace is 9.99 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, city views, free parking, and family rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $16, and it's located at Nova Road Tilara Gate. We also love the air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, shuttle services, balconies, and private parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 155.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. 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
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Courtyard by Marriott Vadodara

Vadodara, Gujarat
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Gujarat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Courtyard by Marriott Vadodara because it has great rooms that start at $73. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Block B Sarabhai Campus. Only 141.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, city views, a spa, and an indoor pool at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Surat Marriott Hotel

Surat, Gujarat
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Surat Marriott Hotel offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $89 (before taxes). It's located at Near Parle Point Athwa Lines and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers city views, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 218.4 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Time Square Resort and Spa Bhuj

Bhuj, Gujarat
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Gujarat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Time Square Club, The Villa, Opp. Suryavarsani School, Bhuj- Mundra Road, Village : Sedata - Bhuj - Gujarat, Time Square Resort and Spa Bhuj has great rooms from $56 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a hot tub, a spa, a child pool, free parking, and a pool table which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 242.3 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground


Regency Lagoon Resort

Rajkot, Gujarat
4-star Resort with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Regency Lagoon Resort which has nice rooms starting at $71. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Nyari Dam, SH-23. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a hot tub, a child pool, and free parking. It's located just 154.7 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

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

Gujarat Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$39

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Gujarat. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Gujarat based on data from 88 hotels is an affordable $39. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Gujarat.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $65
  • 4-star hotels: $42
  • 3-star hotels: $26
  • 2-star hotels: $16


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