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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Fernandina Beach

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Fernandina Beach

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

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $374 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Located at 6800 First Coast Highway, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort has great rooms from $374 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island

5-star Resort with prices starting at $1007 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Fernandina Beach
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island which has nice rooms starting at $1007. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4750 Amelia Island Parkway. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.3 miles from the city center. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $202. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2301 Sadler Road. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.4 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Amelia Schoolhouse Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $196 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Fernandina Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $196, Amelia Schoolhouse Inn, at 914 Atlantic Ave provides an outdoor pool, a bar, parking, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a refrigerator. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator
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Blue Heron Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $349 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Blue Heron Inn has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, breakfast, golf, a free breakfast, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $349 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 102 South 7th Street. Furthermore, it also offers horse riding, mini-golf, car rentals, bicycle rental, and fishing, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Elizabeth Pointe Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $353 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Elizabeth Pointe Lodge is 8.70 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, hiking, city views, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $353, and it's located at 98 S. Fletcher Avenue. We also love the bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and a library which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hampton Inn Amelia Island

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Fernandina Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Hampton Inn Amelia Island because it has great rooms that start at $135. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2549 Sadler Road. Only 2.5 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Florida House Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Florida House Inn offers a restaurant, a bar, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $173 (before taxes). It's located at 22 South 3rd Street and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and wedding services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bicycle rental
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Amelia Hotel at the Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Fernandina Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Located at 1997 South Fletcher Avenue, Amelia Hotel at the Beach has great rooms from $158 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, a free breakfast, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and fishing which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.6 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island which has nice rooms starting at $165. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 19 South 2nd Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Saint Simons, and Jacksonville Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Fernandina Beach, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Fernandina Beach, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Fernandina Beach, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Fernandina Beach, Best Hotels for One Week in Fernandina Beach, or Best Hotels for One Night in Fernandina Beach.


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

Fernandina Beach Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$293

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Fernandina Beach, Florida. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Fernandina Beach, Florida based on data from 13 hotels is an affordable $293. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Fernandina Beach.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $1007
  • 4-star hotels: $361
  • 3-star hotels: $238
  • 2-star hotels: $164


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