The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Lubbock

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Lubbock

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

Cotton Court Hotel, by Valencia Hotel Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lubbock
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 1610 Broadway Street, Cotton Court Hotel, by Valencia Hotel Collection has great rooms from $141 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool


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Courtyard by Marriott Lubbock Downtown/University Area

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Courtyard by Marriott Lubbock Downtown/University Area which has nice rooms starting at $125. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 308 Avenue V. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and mini-golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 miles from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Overton Hotel and Conference Center

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Lubbock
  • Heated pool

We found Overton Hotel and Conference Center to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $159. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2322 Mac Davis Lane. You'll also find parking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Hilton Garden Inn Lubbock

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $112, Hilton Garden Inn Lubbock, at 6027 45th Street provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, 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 pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning. It's located just 5.5 miles from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Lubbock University

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Lubbock
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Lubbock University has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. The great rooms here start at $114 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2828 Marsha Sharp Freeway. Furthermore, it also offers a microwave and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hyatt Place Lubbock

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (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 Hyatt Place Lubbock is 8.50 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $132, and it's located at 2309 Mac Davis Lane. We also love the laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and a heated pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Woodrow House Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Woodrow House Bed and Breakfast because it has great rooms that start at $165. It has an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2629 19th Street. Only 1.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a hot tub, free parking, and mini-golf at this convenient hotel. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


DoubleTree by Hilton Lubbock University Area

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lubbock
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

DoubleTree by Hilton Lubbock University Area offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $129 (before taxes). It's located at 505 Avenue Q and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, an indoor pool, free parking, evening entertainment, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 miles from the city center. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lubbock Southwest

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 6401 62nd Street, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lubbock Southwest has great rooms from $82 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, free parking, and laundry facilities. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 6.4 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
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Suites University

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Lubbock
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Comfort Suites University which has nice rooms starting at $86. Offering a fitness center, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and an indoor pool, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4927 Marsha Sharp Freeway. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 3.7 miles from the city center, 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Lubbock, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Lubbock, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Lubbock, Best Hotels for One Week in Lubbock, Best Hotels for One Night in Lubbock, or Best Business Hotels in Lubbock.


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

Lubbock Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$112

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Lubbock, Texas. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Lubbock, Texas based on data from 20 hotels is an affordable $112. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Lubbock.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $143
  • 3-star hotels: $114
  • 2-star hotels: $95


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