The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Lincoln

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Lincoln

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

Indian Head Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lincoln
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 664 US Route 3, Indian Head Resort has great rooms from $174 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, mountain views, child care, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain

3-star Resort with prices starting at $303 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain which has nice rooms starting at $303. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 22 South Mountain Drive Po Box 69. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a winery, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Fitness room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Profile Motel & Cottages

Motel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Lincoln
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Profile Motel & Cottages to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $120. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 391 United States Route 3. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, fishing, family rooms, and a heated pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.6 miles from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Woodwards White Mountain Resort BW Signature Collection

3-star Resort with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $205, Woodwards White Mountain Resort BW Signature Collection, at 527 US Route 3 provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers mountain views, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a game room. It's located just 2.2 miles from the city center, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Kancamagus Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Lincoln
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Kancamagus Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers skiing, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and mountain views. The great rooms here start at $151 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Pollard Rd & State Rd 112. Furthermore, it also offers a game room, an indoor pool, free parking, table tennis, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. 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
  • Skiing
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Lincoln East - White Mountains

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $249 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Lincoln East - White Mountains is 8.80 out of 10. This place has skiing, a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $249, and it's located at 21 Railroad Street. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and mini-golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Mount Coolidge Motel

Motel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Mount Coolidge Motel because it has great rooms that start at $130. It has an outdoor pool, hiking, free parking, fishing, and air-conditioning, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 386 US Route 3. Only 1.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, outdoor dining areas, private parking, and river views 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
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator


Riverbank Motel and Cabins

Motel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lincoln
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Riverbank Motel and Cabins offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $142 (before taxes). It's located at 183 Connector Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, a heated pool, tennis, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 miles from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Skiing
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Mt Liberty Cabins & Motel

Motel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Located at 10 Liberty Road, Mt Liberty Cabins & Motel has great rooms from $143 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, parking, air-conditioning, and a microwave. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a refrigerator, a playground, and picnic areas which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.2 miles from the center of town. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: North Conway, Jackson, and Laconia.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Lincoln, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Night in Lincoln.


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

Lincoln Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$180

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Lincoln, New Hampshire. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Lincoln, New Hampshire based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $180. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Lincoln.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $208
  • 2-star hotels: $157


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