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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Great Falls

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Great Falls

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

The Gibson Hotel Great Falls, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Great Falls
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 621 Central Avenue, The Gibson Hotel Great Falls, an Ascend Collection Hotel has great rooms from $147 (before taxes). It offers room service, a casino, a fitness center, hiking, and golf. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Best Western Plus Riverfront Hotel and Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Best Western Plus Riverfront Hotel and Suites which has nice rooms starting at $157. Offering a fitness center, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 600 River Drive South. 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 0.3 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Arvon

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Great Falls
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Hotel Arvon to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $135. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 118 1st Avenue South. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Staybridge Suites Great Falls By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $145, Staybridge Suites Great Falls By IHG, at 201 3rd Street Northwest provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 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 spa, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Great Falls

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Great Falls has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers room service, a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $194 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 421 3rd Street NW. Furthermore, it also offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
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Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites - Great Falls

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Great Falls
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites - Great Falls is 8.80 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $126, and it's located at 3701 31st Street Southwest. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.4 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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MainStay Suites Great Falls Airport

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (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.
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is MainStay Suites Great Falls Airport because it has great rooms that start at $128. It has a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 520 Country Club Blvd, Building B. Only 1.4 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a saltwater pool at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, 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
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool
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Sleep Inn & Suites Great Falls Airport

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Great Falls
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Sleep Inn & Suites Great Falls Airport offers a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $109 (before taxes). It's located at 520 Country Club Boulevard, Building A and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Wingate by Wyndham Great Falls

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 1000 9th Avenue South, Wingate by Wyndham Great Falls has great rooms from $100 (before taxes). It offers pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.6 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Great Falls, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Great Falls, Best Hotels for One Week in Great Falls, Best Hotels for One Night in Great Falls, or Best Business Hotels in Great Falls.


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

Great Falls Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$138

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Great Falls, Montana. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Great Falls, Montana based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $138. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Great Falls.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $141
  • 2-star hotels: $131


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