The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Gulfport

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Gulfport

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Gulfport, Mississippi? 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 Gulfport, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Gulfport 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 Gulfport, 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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport for first time visitors.

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

Hilton Garden Inn Gulfport - Biloxi Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Gulfport
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 14108 Airport Road, Hilton Garden Inn Gulfport - Biloxi Airport has great rooms from $142 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn - Gulfport-Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (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.

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn - Gulfport-Airport which has nice rooms starting at $132. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 9515 Highway 49. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.1 miles from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn by Marriott Gulfport-Biloxi Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

We found Residence Inn by Marriott Gulfport-Biloxi Airport to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $190. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and outdoor tennis, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 14100 Airport Road. You'll also find hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.9 miles from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Home2 Suites by Hilton Gulfport I-10

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Gulfport

With terrific rooms from $153, Home2 Suites by Hilton Gulfport I-10, at 15600 Daniel Boulevard provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. It's located just 4.7 miles from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Almanett Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The Almanett Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $186 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1514 18th Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers air-conditioning, a coffee shop, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.6 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop


Hampton Inn & Suites Gulfport

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Gulfport
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hampton Inn & Suites Gulfport is 9.10 out of 10. This place has a water park, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $132, and it's located at 15580 Daniel Blvd. We also love the hiking, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. 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
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Comfort Suites Gulfport

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Comfort Suites Gulfport because it has great rooms that start at $85. It has a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Hwy 49 & Russell Street 9121 US Hwy 49. Only 3.4 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, and air-conditioning 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Biloxi and Slidell.

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


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

Gulfport Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$146

Travelers to Gulfport, Mississippi 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 7 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $146. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Gulfport.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $163
  • 2-star hotels: $123


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