The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Lake City

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Lake City

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

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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 414 Southwest Florida Gate Way Boulevard, Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake City has great rooms from $157 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and a free breakfast. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff at this relaxing hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

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


Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Lake City

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Lake City
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Lake City which has nice rooms starting at $129. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 213 S.W. Commerce Drive Blvd.. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 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.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Comfort Suites Lake City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Comfort Suites Lake City to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $122. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3690 W US Hwy 90. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.4 miles from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Lake City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Lake City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $131, Hampton Inn & Suites Lake City, at 450 South West Florida Gateway Drive provides an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, breakfast, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 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, a hot tub, and free parking. It's located just 3.5 miles from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City

Motel 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.

Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $79 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3835 West US Highway 90. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus Lake City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Best Western Plus Lake City is 9.00 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $161, and it's located at 350 SW Florida Gateway Drive. We also love the golf, a free breakfast, an indoor pool, free parking, and kids meals which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites Lake City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lake City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Fairfield Inn & Suites Lake City because it has great rooms that start at $113. It has room service, a fitness center, breakfast, child care, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 538 South West Corporate Drive. Only 3.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking at this convenient hotel. 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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

For more terrific hotel ideas in Lake City, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Lake City.


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

Lake City Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$127

Travelers to Lake City, 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 $127. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Lake City.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $129
  • 2-star hotels: $127


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