The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Minnetonka

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Minnetonka

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Minnetonka, Minnesota? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Minnetonka, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Minnetonka to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Minnetonka, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Minnetonka for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Minnetonka for first time visitors.

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

Minneapolis Marriott Southwest

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $294 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Minnetonka
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 5801 Opus Parkway, Minneapolis Marriott Southwest has great rooms from $294 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sheraton Minneapolis West

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Sheraton Minneapolis West which has nice rooms starting at $154. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 12201 Ridgedale Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.1 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis


Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis West/ Minnetonka

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Minnetonka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis West/ Minnetonka to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $154. We loved that is has a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 10600 Wayzata Blvd. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5.9 miles from the center of town. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Home2 Suites By Hilton Minneapolis-Eden Prairie

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $143, Home2 Suites By Hilton Minneapolis-Eden Prairie, at 6030 Clearwater Drive provides a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. 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, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 3.3 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minneapolis - Minnetonka

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minneapolis - Minnetonka has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $139 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 10985 Red Circle Drive. Furthermore, it also offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Minneapolis, Bloomington, Saint Paul, Roseville, and Eden Prairie.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Minnetonka, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Minnetonka.


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

Minnetonka Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$177

Travelers to Minnetonka, Minnesota will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $177. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Minnetonka.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $224
  • 2-star hotels: $145


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