The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mariposa

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Mariposa

If it's your first trip to Mariposa, California for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Mariposa. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Mariposa. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Mariposa for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Mariposa beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Mariposa for your first trip!

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

Yosemite View Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $236 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mariposa
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 11136 Highway 140, Yosemite View Lodge has great rooms from $236 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 17.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort which has nice rooms starting at $68. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 6979 Highway 140. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.4 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Miners Inn Mariposa

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mariposa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found Miners Inn Mariposa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $169. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5181 Highway 49 North. You'll also find mountain views, a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 miles from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Little Valley Inn

Inn with prices starting at $220 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $220, Little Valley Inn, at 3483 Brooks Road provides breakfast, hiking, mountain views, a free breakfast, and free parking. 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 horse riding, fishing, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a microwave. It's located just 6.5 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mariposa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a casino, a fitness center, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $184 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 4999 Highway 140. Furthermore, it also offers mountain views, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Mariposa Hotel Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Mariposa Hotel Inn is 8.70 out of 10. This place has city views, free parking, air-conditioning, shuttle services, and outdoor dining areas. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $203, and it's located at 5029 Highway 140. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking


Yosemite Plaisance Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $244 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Yosemite Plaisance Bed & Breakfast because it has great rooms that start at $244. It has room service, hiking, a free breakfast, free parking, and table tennis, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 4953 Trabucco Street. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a kid-friendly atmosphere, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, a pet-free facility, and outdoor dining areas at this convenient hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Refrigerator


5th Street Inn

Inn with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mariposa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

5th Street Inn offers room service, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $158 (before taxes). It's located at 4994 5th Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Fresno, Oakhurst, and Clovis.

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


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

Mariposa Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$185

After analyzing 8 first time trip hotels in Mariposa, California, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $185. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mariposa.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $171
  • 2-star hotels: $208


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