The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in McAllen

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to McAllen

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

Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Convention Center Boulevard 83 Intersection, Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center has great rooms from $167 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.9 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Cambria Hotel McAllen Convention Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to McAllen
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Cambria Hotel McAllen Convention Center which has nice rooms starting at $146. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, 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 701 South Ware Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 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
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Breakfast in the room


La Quinta by Wyndham McAllen La Plaza Mall

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found La Quinta by Wyndham McAllen La Plaza Mall to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $113. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1120 South 10th Street. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Home2 Suites By Hilton McAllen

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in McAllen
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $156, Home2 Suites By Hilton McAllen, at 525 South Ware Road provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. It's located just 2 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Homewood Suites by Hilton McAllen

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Homewood Suites by Hilton McAllen has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $157 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3801 Expressway 83. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham McAllen

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to McAllen
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham McAllen is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $180, and it's located at 4801 W Expressway 83. We also love the rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel McAllen

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel McAllen because it has great rooms that start at $146. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1800 South Second Street. Only 1.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, a hot tub, a child pool, an indoor pool, and free parking at this convenient hotel. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn McAllen Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Hilton Garden Inn McAllen Airport offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $126 (before taxes). It's located at 617 Expressway 83 and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 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
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Wyndham Garden McAllen at La Plaza Mall

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to McAllen
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 1921 South Tenth St., Wyndham Garden McAllen at La Plaza Mall has great rooms from $136 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and parking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking


Courtyard McAllen Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

A great place to stay is Courtyard McAllen Airport which has nice rooms starting at $163. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2131 S 10th Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle. It's located just 1.3 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Brownsville, Harlingen, Pharr, and Edinburg.

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


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

McAllen Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$142

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to McAllen, 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 McAllen, Texas based on data from 23 hotels is an affordable $142. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in McAllen.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $154
  • 2-star hotels: $123


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