The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Lincoln City

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

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

Inn at Spanish Head Resort Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $274 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Lincoln City
  • Heated pool

Located at 4009 Southwest Highway 101, Inn at Spanish Head Resort Hotel has great rooms from $274 (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 1.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a hot tub, a game room, a spa, free parking, and a pool table at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Anchor Inn Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $113 (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.

A great place to stay is Anchor Inn Resort which has nice rooms starting at $113. Offering a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4417 Southwest Highway 101. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 miles from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


The Coho Oceanfront Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $221 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found The Coho Oceanfront Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $221. We loved that is has a fitness center, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1635 Northwest Harbor Avenue. You'll also find city views, a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.3 miles from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Surfland Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lincoln City
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $226, Surfland Hotel, at 2133 NW Inlet Ave provides hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool. 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 free parking, horse riding, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a heated pool. It's located just 1.5 miles from the city center, too. 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Lincoln Sands Oceanfront Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

Lincoln Sands Oceanfront Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a casino, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $210 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 535 Northwest Inlet Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Shearwater Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Lincoln City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Shearwater Inn is 9.10 out of 10. This place has room service, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $193, and it's located at 120 Inlet Court. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Pelican Shores Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Pelican Shores Inn because it has great rooms that start at $213. It has room service, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and an indoor pool, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2645 Northwest Inlet Ave. Only 1.8 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Lincoln City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel offers rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and family rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $169 (before taxes). It's located at 3417 Southwest Anchor Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a heated pool, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 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
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Eugene, Lincoln City, Newport, Cannon Beach, and Corvallis.

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


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

Lincoln City Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$202

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Lincoln City, Oregon. 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 City, Oregon based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $202. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Lincoln City.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $207
  • 2-star hotels: $190


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