The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cedar Falls

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Cedar Falls

If it's your first trip to Cedar Falls, Iowa 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 Cedar Falls. 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 Cedar Falls. 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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls for your first trip!

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

Blackhawk Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

Located at 115 Main St, Blackhawk Hotel has great rooms from $177 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop


Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cedar Falls
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls which has nice rooms starting at $136. Offering room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7213 Nordic Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.8 miles from the city center. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Falls

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Falls to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $94. We loved that is has a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5818 Nordic Dr.. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3 miles from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

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


Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Cedar Falls IA

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cedar Falls
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $114, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Cedar Falls IA, at 2910 S. Main St. Provides a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, and a free 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 a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Suites Cedar Falls

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (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.
  • Heated pool

Comfort Suites Cedar Falls has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $119 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 7402 Nordic Driv. Furthermore, it also offers a child pool, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and a heated pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.9 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Cedar Falls

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cedar Falls
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Cedar Falls is 8.20 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $118, and it's located at 1614 Technology Parkway. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.9 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool


Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (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.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls because it has great rooms that start at $78. It has breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 7515 Nordic Drive Hwy 20 Exit 225. Only 3.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this convenient hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Waterloo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cedar Falls, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Cedar Falls.


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

Cedar Falls Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$119

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Cedar Falls, Iowa, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $119. 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 Cedar Falls.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $144
  • 2-star hotels: $101


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