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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Penrith

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Penrith

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

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

The Inn On The Lake

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $328 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
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Located at Lake Ullswater, Glenridding, The Inn On The Lake has great rooms from $328 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and child care. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 18.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, free parking, horse riding, mini-golf, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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1863 Restaurant with Rooms

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Penrith
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is 1863 Restaurant with Rooms which has nice rooms starting at $231. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and bicycle rental, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at High Street Pooley Bridge. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a refrigerator which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.8 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
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George And Dragon

Inn with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found George And Dragon to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $165. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Clifton. You'll also find bicycle rental, family rooms, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.4 km from the center of town.

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More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
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Cross Keys Inn

Inn with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Penrith
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $135, Cross Keys Inn, at A685, Tebay Penrith provides a restaurant, a bar, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room. 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 free parking, a pool table, tennis, a 24-hour desk, and a playground. It's located just 25.7 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

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More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Playground
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The Kings Arms

Inn with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The Kings Arms has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $177 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Temple Sowerby. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 8.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Westmorland Hotel Tebay

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (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.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Westmorland Hotel Tebay is 9.00 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $150, and it's located at Near Orton. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, an EV charging station, and breakfast in the room which are great for visitors. And since it's just 23.6 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
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room
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Royal Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Penrith
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Royal Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $135. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Dockray. Only 15.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a game room, free parking, an indoor play area, laundry facilities, and family rooms 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
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Haweswater Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly
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Haweswater Hotel offers a restaurant, a bar, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $205 (before taxes). It's located at Lakeside Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, family rooms, balconies, outdoor dining areas, and cycling which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 15.3 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
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The Sun Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Penrith
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at The Sun Inn, Newton Reigny, Penrith, Cumbria, The Sun Inn has great rooms from $132 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, a game room, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find evening entertainment, a playground, and breakfast in the room which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 5.9 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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The George Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is The George Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $125. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Devonshire Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, and an EV charging station. It's located just 2 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Blackpool, Windermere, Keswick, Ambleside, and Penrith.

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


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

Penrith Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$160

After analyzing 33 first time trip hotels in Penrith, UK, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $160. 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 Penrith.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $184
  • 4-star hotels: $175
  • 3-star hotels: $158
  • 2-star hotels: $93


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