The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Jeddah

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Jeddah

If it's your first trip to Jeddah 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 Jeddah. 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 Jeddah. 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 Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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 Jeddah for your first trip!

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

Casablanca Hotel Jeddah

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (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.
  • Pool

Located at Al Madinah Road, Casablanca Hotel Jeddah has great rooms from $79 (before taxes). It offers a pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 6.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, a game room, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. 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
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $510 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Jeddah
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq which has nice rooms starting at $510. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.11 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at North Corniche Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and city views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.4 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $417 (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 The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $417. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Al Hamra District Southern Corniche. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5.1 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Radisson Blu Plaza Jeddah

4-star Hotel 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 first time trip hotels.

With terrific rooms from $89, Radisson Blu Plaza Jeddah, at King Abdullah Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, an indoor pool, free parking, and car rentals. It's located just 4.6 km from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. 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
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Green Leaf Hotel Jeddah

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Jeddah
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Green Leaf Hotel Jeddah has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, parking, laundry services, and a child pool. The great rooms here start at $48 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Quraysh Street, Al Bawdi District 2593. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 7.1 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
  • Parking
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop


Assila Hotel Jeddah

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $241 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • 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 Assila Hotel Jeddah is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $241, and it's located at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street PO BOX 116887. We also love the a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, city views, and a spa and wellness center which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah Al Salam

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Jeddah
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.

A cool place is Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah Al Salam because it has great rooms that start at $141. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, 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 Quraysh Road, Al Salamah District. Only 7.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Movenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.

Movenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $95 (before taxes). It's located at Madinah Road, and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.2 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
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Alandalus Mall Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Jeddah
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at 8829 Prince Majid Rd, Alandalus Mall Hotel has great rooms from $88 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 4.3 km from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn Jeddah Gateway

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Jeddah Gateway which has nice rooms starting at $110. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Madinah Road. An Nuzha District. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa. It's located just 10.4 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
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Mecca.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Jeddah, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Jeddah, Best Luxury Hotels in Jeddah, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Jeddah, Best Hotels for One Week in Jeddah, Best Hotels for One Night in Jeddah, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Jeddah.


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

Jeddah Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$137

After analyzing 26 first time trip hotels in Jeddah, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $137. 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 Jeddah.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $258
  • 4-star hotels: $85
  • 3-star hotels: $74


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