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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bradenton Beach

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Bradenton Beach

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Bradenton Beach, Florida? 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 Bradenton Beach, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach, 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 Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach for first time visitors.

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

Bridgewalk A Landmark Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $296 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Located at 100 Bridge Street, Bridgewalk A Landmark Resort has great rooms from $296 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, city views, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Queens Gate Resort

2-star Resort with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Queens Gate Resort which has nice rooms starting at $181. Offering an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1101 Gulf Drive North (Check-In Location only). This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, horse riding, and mini-golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $221 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bradenton Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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We found Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $221. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1301 Gulf Drive North. You'll also find bicycle rental, family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a microwave which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Tropic Isle Beach Resort Bradenton Beach

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (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
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $159, Tropic Isle Beach Resort Bradenton Beach, at 2103 Gulf Drive North provides an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, bowling, free parking, horse riding, and mini-golf. It's located just 0.7 miles 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Tradewinds Beach Resort

2-star Resort with prices starting at $275 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bradenton Beach
  • Beach
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Tradewinds Beach Resort has a great guest rating of 8.87 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, parking, rooms with kitchens, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. The great rooms here start at $275 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1603 Gulf Drive North. Furthermore, it also offers picnic areas, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
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Anna Maria Island Dream Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $319 (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
  • Pool
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The great guest rating of Anna Maria Island Dream Inn is 9.80 out of 10. This place has a pool, parking, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $319, and it's located at 2502 North Gulf Drive. We also love the picnic areas which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
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Cedar Cove Resort and Cottages

3-star Resort with prices starting at $393 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bradenton Beach
  • Beach
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A cool place is Cedar Cove Resort and Cottages because it has great rooms that start at $393. It has scuba diving, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2710 Gulf Drive N. Only 1.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love golf, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and fishing at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Pelican Post - Bradenton Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Pelican Post - Bradenton Beach offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $169 (before taxes). It's located at 202 1st Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, family rooms, a heated pool, tennis, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. 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
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Tortuga Inn Beach Resort

2-star Resort with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Pool
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Located at 1325 Gulf Drive North, Tortuga Inn Beach Resort has great rooms from $209 (before taxes). It offers a pool, parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and a multi-lingual staff. It has a terrific 8.73 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find air-conditioning and meeting facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.4 miles 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
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fishing
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, Treasure Island, and Saint Pete Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bradenton Beach, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Bradenton Beach.


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

Bradenton Beach Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$247

Travelers to Bradenton Beach, Florida 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 9 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $247. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bradenton Beach.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $159
  • 3-star hotels: $336
  • 2-star hotels: $211


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