The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dartmouth

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Dartmouth

If it's your first trip to Dartmouth, UK 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 Dartmouth. 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 Dartmouth. 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 Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth for your first trip!

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

Bayards Cove Inn

Inn with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Dartmouth
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 27 Lower Street, Bayards Cove Inn has great rooms from $200 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and child care. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, city views, a pool table, horse riding, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Stoke Lodge Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Stoke Lodge Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $174. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at d/n Cinders Lane. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a game room, an indoor pool, free parking, and a pool table which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. 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
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground


Dart Marina Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $375 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Dartmouth
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Dart Marina Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $375. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Sandquay Road. You'll also find a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Royal Castle Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $211 (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

With terrific rooms from $211, The Royal Castle Hotel, at 11 The Quay provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, golf, and evening entertainment. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and breakfast in the room. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Floating Bridge

Inn with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Floating Bridge has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, parking, tennis, and private parking. The great rooms here start at $151 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Coombe Road. Furthermore, it also offers canoeing and water sports, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.8 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tennis


Browns Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Dartmouth
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Browns Hotel is 8.60 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a bar, parking, hiking, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $187, and it's located at 27 - 29 Victoria Road. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, city views, tennis, an EV charging station, and canoeing 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
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Tennis


The Ship In Dock Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $134 (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.

A cool place is The Ship In Dock Inn because it has great rooms that start at $134. It has a restaurant, a bar, and cycling, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1 Ridge Hill. Only 0.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love amenities 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge


The Captain's House

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $443 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Dartmouth
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The Captain's House offers rooms with kitchens, free parking, a microwave, and a refrigerator which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $443 (before taxes). It's located at 18 Clarence Street and has earned a guest rating of 9.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


St Elmo House

Guest house with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Lake Street, St Elmo House has great rooms from $114 (before taxes). It offers city views, a refrigerator, balconies, and outdoor dining areas. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find amenities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Torquay, Exeter, Newton Abbot, Minehead, and Paignton.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Dartmouth, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Dartmouth, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Dartmouth, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dartmouth, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dartmouth, Best Hotels for One Week in Dartmouth, Best Hotels for One Night in Dartmouth, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Dartmouth, or Best Business Hotels in Dartmouth.


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

Dartmouth Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$221

After analyzing 9 first time trip hotels in Dartmouth, UK, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $221. 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 Dartmouth.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $283
  • 3-star hotels: $177
  • 2-star hotels: $151


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