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.)

Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Gilbert

2-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 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 3265 South Market Street, Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Gilbert has great rooms from $106 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Home2 Suites by Hilton Gilbert

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.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Home2 Suites by Hilton Gilbert which has nice rooms starting at $121. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3333 S. Market Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.7 miles from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


HYATT PLACE PHOENIX/GILBERT

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (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.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pool

We found HYATT PLACE PHOENIX/GILBERT to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $130. We loved that is has a pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3275 South Market Street. You'll also find laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.6 miles from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Gilbert - East Mesa

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $121, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Gilbert - East Mesa, at 5285 E Baseline Rd provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, 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 a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and car rentals. It's located just 4.4 miles from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool


Legacy Inn & Suites Gilbert

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Gilbert
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Legacy Inn & Suites Gilbert has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and child care. The great rooms here start at $100 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 4470 S Power Road. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 6 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Staybridge Suites - Gilbert - East Mesa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (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 Staybridge Suites - Gilbert - East Mesa is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $155, and it's located at 5275 E Baseline Rd. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, and Mesa.

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


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

Gilbert Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$122

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 6 hotels is an affordable $122. 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: $143
  • 2-star hotels: $112


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