The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Newark

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Newark

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

Four Points by Sheraton Newark Christiana Wilmington

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Newark
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 56 South Old Baltimore Pike, Four Points by Sheraton Newark Christiana Wilmington has great rooms from $95 (before taxes). It offers room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.30 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, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

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


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Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pool

A great place to stay is Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware which has nice rooms starting at $125. Offering a pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 400 David Hollowell Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hyatt Place Newark-Main Street

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Newark
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Hyatt Place Newark-Main Street to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $171. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 94 East Main Street. You'll also find an indoor pool, laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0 miles from the center of town. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

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


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Downtown

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $132, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Downtown, at 402 Ogletown Road provides a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and a heated pool. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Newark
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $121 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 654 South College Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and an indoor pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, 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
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Inn & Suites Newark - Wilmington

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $93 (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.

The great guest rating of Comfort Inn & Suites Newark - Wilmington is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a casino, a fitness center, laundry services, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $93, and it's located at 3 Concord Lane. We also love the laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.8 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Philadelphia, Wildwood Crest, Wildwood, Baltimore, and Cape May.

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

Newark Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$123

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Newark, Delaware. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Newark, Delaware based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $123. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Newark.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $128
  • 2-star hotels: $113


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