The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Jacksonville

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Jacksonville

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

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

Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Jacksonville
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 1109 W State St - Jacksonville, Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast has great rooms from $185 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, hiking, golf, cooking classes, and bowling. It has a terrific 9.99 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love free parking, kids meals, fishing, family rooms, and air-conditioning at this relaxing hotel. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Best Western Jacksonville Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Best Western Jacksonville Inn which has nice rooms starting at $79. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1709 W Morton Ave. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, a pool table, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. 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
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sleep Inn & Suites Jacksonville Illinois

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (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

We found Sleep Inn & Suites Jacksonville Illinois to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $91. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, breakfast, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2401 Holliday Lane . You'll also find a game room, an indoor pool, free parking, a pool table, and table tennis which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.8 miles from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Jacksonville IL

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Jacksonville

With terrific rooms from $126, Hampton Inn Jacksonville IL, at 1725 West Morton Avenue provides room service, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. 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, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. It's located just 1.5 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


Comfort Inn South Jacksonville

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Comfort Inn South Jacksonville has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $70 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 200 Comfort Drive. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, bowling, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Springfield.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Jacksonville, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Jacksonville or Best Hotels for One Night in Jacksonville.


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

Jacksonville Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$110

Travelers to Jacksonville, Illinois 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 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $110. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Jacksonville.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $185
  • 3-star hotels: $126
  • 2-star hotels: $80


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