The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Marco Island

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Marco Island

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

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $876 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Marco Island
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 400 South Collier Boulevard, JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort has great rooms from $876 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, outdoor tennis, and hiking at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Marriott's Crystal Shores

4-star Resort with prices starting at $797 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Marriott's Crystal Shores which has nice rooms starting at $797. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 600 S Collier Blvd. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, a game room, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $353 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

We found Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $353. 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 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 560 South Collier Boulevard. You'll also find parking, outdoor tennis, child care, laundry services, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.6 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. 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
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites

Inn with prices starting at $294 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Marco Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $294, Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites, at 100 Palm Street provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 2.3 miles from the city center, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The BoatHouse Marco Island

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

The BoatHouse Marco Island has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $194 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1180 Edington Place. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, bowling, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Club Vacations Sunset Cove Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $684 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Marco Island
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Club Vacations Sunset Cove Resort is 9.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $684, and it's located at 571 West Elkcam Circle. We also love the a hot tub, free parking, table tennis, laundry facilities, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Marco Island Lakeside Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Marco Island Lakeside Inn because it has great rooms that start at $193. It has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and laundry facilities, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 155 1st Avenue. Only 0.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love bicycle rental, family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a microwave at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Naples, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Bonita Springs.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Marco Island, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Marco Island, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Marco Island, or Best Hotels for One Week in Marco Island.


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

Marco Island Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$484

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Marco Island, Florida. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Marco Island, Florida based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $484. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Marco Island.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $678
  • 3-star hotels: $244
  • 2-star hotels: $194


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