The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hastings

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Hastings

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

Guest House with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hastings
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 12 Godwin Road, The White House Hastings has great rooms from $153 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, breakfast, and a free breakfast. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love free parking at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking


The Old Rectory Hastings

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is The Old Rectory Hastings which has nice rooms starting at $155. Offering room service, a bar, city views, a spa and wellness center, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Harold Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a sauna, massages, and special diet menus which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking


The Bannatyne Spa Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly

We found The Bannatyne Spa Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $160. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Battle Road. You'll also find golf, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.8 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Number 46

Guest House with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hastings
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $129, Number 46, at 46 Cambridge Gardens provides rooms with kitchens, a multi-lingual staff, a refrigerator, and shuttle services. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 0.9 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
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Refrigerator


The White Rock Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The White Rock Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $109 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1-10 White Rock. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, special diet menus, and meeting facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.6 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
  • Room service
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


The Old Town Bed and Breakfast

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hastings
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of The Old Town Bed and Breakfast is 9.40 out of 10. This place has outdoor tennis, a pool table, kids meals, mini-golf, and fishing. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $83, and it's located at 1a George Street. We also love the a multi-lingual staff, a playground, canoeing, cycling, and karaoke which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.9 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
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fishing
  • Playground


Town House Rooms

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A cool place is Town House Rooms because it has great rooms that start at $64. It has a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, kids meals, and horse riding, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 9-10 South Terrace. Only 1.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry facilities, fishing, a beauty salon, special diet menus, and cycling 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
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing


Black Rock House

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hastings
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Black Rock House offers parking and a refrigerator which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $154 (before taxes). It's located at 10 Stanley Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center.

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


Senlac Guesthouse

Guest House with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 46 - 47 Cambridge Gardens, Senlac Guesthouse has great rooms from $76 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, parking, a pool table, horse riding, and fishing. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find family rooms, a refrigerator, cycling, and meeting facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.9 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
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Alexanders Hastings

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Alexanders Hastings which has nice rooms starting at $59. Offering golf, family rooms, a refrigerator, and special diet menus, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2 Carlisle Parade. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 0.9 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
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: London, Brighton, Eastbourne, Canterbury, and Folkestone.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Hastings, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Hastings, Best Beach Hotels in Hastings, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Hastings, Best Hotels for One Week in Hastings, Best Hotels for One Night in Hastings, or Best Business Hotels in Hastings.


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

Hastings Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$113

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Hastings, UK. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Hastings, UK based on data from 11 hotels is an affordable $113. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hastings.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $154
  • 4-star hotels: $101
  • 3-star hotels: $95


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