The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Gaylord

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Gaylord

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Gaylord, Michigan? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Gaylord, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Gaylord to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Gaylord, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Gaylord for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Gaylord for first time visitors.

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

Comfort Inn and Suites Gaylord

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Gaylord
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 831 West Main Street, Building A, Comfort Inn and Suites Gaylord has great rooms from $144 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a fitness center, hiking, laundry services, and golf. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and a pool table at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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MainStay Suites Gaylord

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is MainStay Suites Gaylord which has nice rooms starting at $160. Offering a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 831 West Main Street, Building B. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 miles from the city center. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

We found Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $159. We loved that is has a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 826 Carpenter Street. You'll also find air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a pet-free facility, and an EV charging station which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Gaylord
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $143, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord By IHG, at 525 Dickerson Road provides a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, an indoor pool, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Tru by Hilton Gaylord

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Tru by Hilton Gaylord has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, golf, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $100 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1048 West Main Street. Furthermore, it also offers a pool table, a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.8 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Traverse City, Mackinaw City, Saint Ignace, and Gaylord.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Gaylord, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Gaylord.


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

Gaylord Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$141

Travelers to Gaylord, Michigan will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $141. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Gaylord.

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

  • 2-star hotels: $141


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