The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dover

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Dover

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

Grand Summit Resort, A Vail Resorts Property

3-star Resort with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 89 Grand Summit Way, Grand Summit Resort, A Vail Resorts Property has great rooms from $133 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, hiking, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Farm Road Estate

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $262 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Dover
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Farm Road Estate which has nice rooms starting at $262. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7 Cross Town Rd. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a game room, free parking, and horse riding which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 miles from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Inn At Mount Snow

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Inn At Mount Snow to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $111. We loved that is has skiing, free parking, a pool table, bicycle rental, and family rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 401 Vermont Rte 100. You'll also find air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, balconies, and outdoor dining areas which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.5 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Gray Ghost Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Dover
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $180, Gray Ghost Inn, at 290 Route 100 provides an outdoor pool, skiing, hiking, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. 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 a hot tub, a game room, free parking, a pool table, and family rooms. It's located just 3.8 miles from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Big Bears Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (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.

Big Bears Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, hiking, child care, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $190 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 344 Route 100. Furthermore, it also offers a game room, free parking, air-conditioning, and a playground, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Playground


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For more terrific hotel ideas in Dover, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dover, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dover, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Dover, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Dover.


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

Dover Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$175

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Dover, Vermont. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Dover, Vermont based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $175. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Dover.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $191
  • 2-star hotels: $111


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