The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Gilbert

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Gilbert

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

Hyatt Place Phoenix/Gilbert

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 3275 South Market Street, Hyatt Place Phoenix/Gilbert has great rooms from $106 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, 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
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


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Home2 Suites by Hilton Gilbert

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Gilbert
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Home2 Suites by Hilton Gilbert which has nice rooms starting at $95. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3333 South Market Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a heated pool, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.7 miles from the city center. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Gilbert

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Gilbert to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $112. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3265 South Market Street. You'll also find laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.7 miles from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. 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
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Staybridge Suites Phoenix East - Gilbert By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $120, Staybridge Suites Phoenix East - Gilbert By IHG, at 5275 East Baseline Road provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. 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 pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a game room, free parking, and an indoor play area. It's located just 4.4 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. 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
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Tru by Hilton Gilbert Phoenix

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Gilbert
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Tru by Hilton Gilbert Phoenix has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $87 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1950 South Santan Village Parkway. 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 3.7 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
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Spectacular Golf Course Home With Pool and Views!

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $275 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Spectacular Golf Course Home With Pool and Views! Is 9.99 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, a game room, an indoor pool, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $275, and it's located at 1253 N Renee Ave. We also love the a heated pool, a private pool, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Gilbert - Mesa Gateway Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Gilbert
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Gilbert - Mesa Gateway Airport because it has great rooms that start at $91. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 5530 South Power Road. Only 6.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, an EV charging station, and private parking at this convenient hotel. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix East - Gilbert By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix East - Gilbert By IHG offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $99 (before taxes). It's located at 5285 East Baseline Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.4 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
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix East Mesa

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Gilbert
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at 1825 North Higley Road, Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix East Mesa has great rooms from $121 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a fitness center, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 4.6 miles from the center of town. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! 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
  • Room service
  • Water park
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Gilbert

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Gilbert which has nice rooms starting at $140. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3021 East Banner Gateway Drive. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 4.4 miles from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, and Glendale.

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

Gilbert Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$125

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Gilbert, Arizona. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Gilbert, Arizona based on data from 10 hotels is an affordable $125. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Gilbert.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $131
  • 2-star hotels: $111


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