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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Huntington Beach

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Huntington Beach

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

Pasea Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $460 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Heated pool
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Located at 21080 Pacific Coast Highway - Huntington Beach, Pasea Hotel & Spa has great rooms from $460 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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HYATT REGENCY HUNTINGTON BEACH

4-star Resort with prices starting at $554 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Huntington Beach
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is HYATT REGENCY HUNTINGTON BEACH which has nice rooms starting at $554. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 21500 Pacific Coast Highway. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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The Waterfront Beach Resort A Hilton Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $464 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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We found The Waterfront Beach Resort A Hilton Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $464. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway. You'll also find a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Kid-friendly
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
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Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $318 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Huntington Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $318, Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, at 500 Pacific Coast Highway provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a game room, table tennis, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Surf City Inn Huntington Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $172 (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.
  • Beach
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Surf City Inn Huntington Beach has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers golf, free parking, bicycle rental, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning. The great rooms here start at $172 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 16220 Pacific Coast Highway. Furthermore, it also offers a 24-hour desk, cycling, and windsurfing, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 6.5 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
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Huntington Beach Orange County

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Huntington Beach Orange County is 8.50 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, a bar, parking, breakfast, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $210, and it's located at 7872 Edinger Avenue. We also love the a free breakfast, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.8 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Ocean Surf Inn & Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Huntington Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is Ocean Surf Inn & Suites because it has great rooms that start at $153. It has breakfast, a free breakfast, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 16555 Pacific Coast Hwy. Only 6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies 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
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Huntington Surf Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $229 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Huntington Surf Inn offers free parking, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $229 (before taxes). It's located at 720 Pacific Coast Highway and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 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
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Los Angeles, Anaheim, Carlsbad, Long Beach, and Santa Monica.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Huntington Beach, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Huntington Beach, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Huntington Beach, Best Hotels for One Week in Huntington Beach, or Best Hotels for One Night in Huntington Beach.


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

Huntington Beach Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$320

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Huntington Beach, California. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Huntington Beach, California based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $320. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Huntington Beach.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $449
  • 3-star hotels: $220
  • 2-star hotels: $163


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