The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Elkhart

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Elkhart

If it's your first trip to Elkhart, Indiana 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 Elkhart. 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 Elkhart. 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart for your first trip!

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

The Garden Inn Elkhart

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (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.

Located at I-80/90 exit 92 3011 Belvedere Rd, The Garden Inn Elkhart has great rooms from $95 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, parking, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and meeting facilities at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! 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
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave


Hilton Garden Inn Elkhart

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Elkhart

A great place to stay is Hilton Garden Inn Elkhart which has nice rooms starting at $136. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.16 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3401 Plaza Court. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.8 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Staybridge Suites Elkhart North

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

We found Staybridge Suites Elkhart North to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $146. We loved that is has a fitness center, parking, breakfast, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3252 Cassopolis Street. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.5 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Microtel Inn and Suites Elkhart

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Elkhart
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $84, Microtel Inn and Suites Elkhart, at 3301 Plaza Ct. Provides a restaurant, laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 3.7 miles from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Elkhart

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Elkhart has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. The great rooms here start at $120 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3501 Plaza Court. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

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


Comfort Suites North Elkhart

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Comfort Suites North Elkhart is 8.20 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $98, and it's located at 404 North Pointe Blvd.. We also love the a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.7 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
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Elkhart

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Elkhart
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Hampton Inn Elkhart because it has great rooms that start at $122. It has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 215 Northpointe Blvd.. Only 3.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel.

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


Best Western Inn & Suites Elkhart

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (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.

Best Western Inn & Suites Elkhart offers a fitness center, breakfast, a free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $110 (before taxes). It's located at 3326 Cassopolis Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.6 miles from the city center. 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
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: South Bend, Mishawaka, Kalamazoo, and Shipshewana.

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


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

Elkhart Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$114

After analyzing 8 first time trip hotels in Elkhart, Indiana, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $114. 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 Elkhart.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $135
  • 2-star hotels: $101


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