The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cambridge

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Cambridge

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

Huntington Stables Retreat

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 106 Maungakawa Road, Huntington Stables Retreat has great rooms from $95 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 9.34 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Captains Quarters Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Captains Quarters Motor Inn which has nice rooms starting at $102. Offering an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 57A Hamilton Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and breakfast in the room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Gully Retreat Karapiro

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cambridge
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Gully Retreat Karapiro to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $105. We loved that is has golf, free parking, an indoor play area, private parking, and special diet menus, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 36 Fergusson Gully Road, R.D. 2, Cambridge. You'll also find amenities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 11 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking


Cambrian Lodge Motel

Motel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $83, Cambrian Lodge Motel, at 63 Hamilton Road provides an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, a spa and wellness center, free parking, and laundry facilities. 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 family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle. It's located just 0.7 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. 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
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Colonial Court Motel

Motel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cambridge
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Colonial Court Motel has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $87 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 37 Vogel Street. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 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
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Taupo, Rotorua, Tauranga, and Hamilton.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cambridge, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Week in Cambridge.


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

Cambridge Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$94

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Cambridge. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Cambridge based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $94. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cambridge.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $95
  • 4-star hotels: $105
  • 3-star hotels: $91


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