The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Camden

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Camden

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

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

Hartstone Inn

Inn with prices starting at $268 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 41 Elm Street, Hartstone Inn has great rooms from $268 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and golf. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, a game room, free parking, mini-golf, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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
  • Skiing
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


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16 Bay View

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $414 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Camden
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is 16 Bay View which has nice rooms starting at $414. Offering room service, a bar, parking, pet-friendly rooms, and city views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 16 Bay View Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0 miles from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Grand Harbor Inn

Inn with prices starting at $485 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Grand Harbor Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $485. We loved that is has a restaurant, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 14 Bay View Landing. You'll also find bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.1 miles from the center of town. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Lord Camden Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $273 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Camden
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $273, Lord Camden Inn, at 24 Main Street provides a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave. It's located just 0 miles from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Camden Harbour Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $639 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

Camden Harbour Inn has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, a spa, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $639 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 83 Bay View Street. Furthermore, it also offers bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and a sauna, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Elms of Camden

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $285 (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.

The great guest rating of Elms of Camden is 9.60 out of 10. This place has skiing, room service, hiking, golf, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $285, and it's located at 84 Elm Street. We also love the bicycle rental, air-conditioning, outdoor dining areas, private parking, and canoeing which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.4 miles 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Cedar Crest Inn

Inn with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Camden
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Cedar Crest Inn because it has great rooms that start at $127. It has an outdoor pool, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 115 Elm Street. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this convenient hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Camden Riverhouse Hotel and Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (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.
  • Heated pool

Camden Riverhouse Hotel and Inn offers rooms with kitchens, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a heated pool which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $176 (before taxes). It's located at 11 Tannery Lane and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, balconies, and private parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. 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, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Whitehall

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Camden
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 52 High Street, Whitehall has great rooms from $160 (before taxes). It offers a bar, golf, free parking, family rooms, and air-conditioning. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a refrigerator and private parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.6 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
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bar Harbor, Bangor, Camden, Rockport, and Boothbay Harbor.

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


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

Camden Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$314

After analyzing 9 first time trip hotels in Camden, Maine, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $314. 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 Camden.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $393
  • 3-star hotels: $336
  • 2-star hotels: $152


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