The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Stanford

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Stanford

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Stanford? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Stanford, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Stanford to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Stanford, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Stanford for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Stanford for first time visitors.

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

Stanford Valley Country Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Stanford
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Stanford Valley Guest Farm, 10km from Stanford on R326, Stanford Valley Country Lodge has great rooms from $142 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 10.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Coot Club

3-star Resort with prices starting at $444 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Coot Club which has nice rooms starting at $444. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Provincial Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, a hot tub, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9 km from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Springfontein Wine Estate

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Stanford
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Springfontein Wine Estate to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $85. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 8 Wortelgat Road. You'll also find family rooms, a private pool, an airport shuttle, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.8 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool


Springfontein River Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (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.

With terrific rooms from $173, Springfontein River Lodge, at 8 Wortelgat Road provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, and a microwave. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a refrigerator, balconies, and private parking. It's located just 4.2 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


White Water Farm

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (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.

White Water Farm has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $157 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at R326, 10km From Stanford. Furthermore, it also offers child care, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 8.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


AfriCamps at Stanford Hills

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Stanford
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

The great guest rating of AfriCamps at Stanford Hills is 8.60 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, hiking, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $93, and it's located at Weltevreden Farm. We also love the free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, 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
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


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

Stanford Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$182

Travelers to Stanford will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $182. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Stanford.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $173
  • 3-star hotels: $207
  • 2-star hotels: $93


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