The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Atlantic City

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Atlantic City

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

Ocean Casino Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Atlantic City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at 500 Boardwalk, Ocean Casino Resort has great rooms from $112 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, laundry services, golf, and city views at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $133. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.45 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Borgata Way. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and a multi-lingual staff which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 miles from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room


Chelsea Pub and Inn

Inn with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Atlantic City
  • Beach

We found Chelsea Pub and Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $140. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, free parking, a pool table, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 8 South Morris Avenue. You'll also find bicycle rental, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.5 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Wyndham Skyline Tower

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $103, Wyndham Skyline Tower, at 100 S North Carolina Avenue provides a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a hot tub. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a game room, a spa, an indoor pool, a pool table, and table tennis. It's located just 0.2 miles 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. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


FantaSea Resorts at Atlantic Palace

3-star Resort with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Atlantic City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

FantaSea Resorts at Atlantic Palace has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $79 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1507 Boardwalk. Furthermore, it also offers a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a game room, a spa, and an indoor pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Philadelphia, Cape May, Wildwood Crest, Rehoboth Beach, and Wildwood.

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


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

Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City, New Jersey. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Atlantic City, New Jersey based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $113. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Atlantic City.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $123
  • 3-star hotels: $107


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