The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Burlington

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Burlington

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Burlington

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Burlington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 2935 Saconn Drive, Hampton Inn & Suites Burlington has great rooms from $131 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. It has a terrific 9.06 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


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Best Western Plus Burlington

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (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.

A great place to stay is Best Western Plus Burlington which has nice rooms starting at $111. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.62 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 770 Huffman Mill Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 miles from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard by Marriott Burlington

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Courtyard by Marriott Burlington to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $123. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3141 Wilson Drive. You'll also find an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Burlington

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Burlington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

With terrific rooms from $124, Holiday Inn Express Burlington, at 2701 Long Pine Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, and free parking. It's located just 4 miles 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Drury Inn & Suites Burlington

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Drury Inn & Suites Burlington has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $143 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1767 Glidewell Drive. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Burlington Elon NC

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Burlington
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Burlington Elon NC is 8.90 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $133, and it's located at 3211 Wilson Drive. We also love the laundry facilities, family rooms, a private pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Chapel Hill.

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


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

Burlington Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$128

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Burlington, North Carolina. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Burlington, North Carolina based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $128. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Burlington.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $133
  • 2-star hotels: $118


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