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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Jacksonville Beach

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

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

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

Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Beachfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $302 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at 11 1st Street North, Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Beachfront has great rooms from $302 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 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 parking, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hampton Inn Oceanfront Jacksonville Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $243 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Jacksonville Beach
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Hampton Inn Oceanfront Jacksonville Beach which has nice rooms starting at $243. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1515 N. 1st St.. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 miles from the city center. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront

3-star Resort with prices starting at $224 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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We found Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $224. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1617 N. First Street. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.6 miles from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Jacksonville Beach
  • 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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With terrific rooms from $146, Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville Beach, at 1101 Beach Blvd provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, child care, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, bowling, and free parking. It's located just 0.6 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
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Best Western Oceanfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Best Western Oceanfront has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, parking, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $179 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 305 1st Street North. Furthermore, it also offers city views, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a heated pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hampton Inn Jacksonville Ponte Vedra

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Jacksonville Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Hampton Inn Jacksonville Ponte Vedra is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, breakfast, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $137, and it's located at 1220 Marsh Landing Parkway. We also love the a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. 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
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Fairfield Inn and Suites Jacksonville Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (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.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Fairfield Inn and Suites Jacksonville Beach because it has great rooms that start at $150. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1616 North First Street. Only 0.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, laundry facilities, 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Gainesville, Fernandina Beach, and Saint Simons.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Jacksonville, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Jacksonville, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Jacksonville, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Jacksonville, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Jacksonville, Best Hotels for One Week in Jacksonville, Best Hotels for One Night in Jacksonville, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Jacksonville, or Best Business Hotels in Jacksonville.


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

Jacksonville Beach Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$197

Travelers to Jacksonville Beach, Florida 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 $197. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Jacksonville Beach.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $206
  • 2-star hotels: $146


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