The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Oakhurst

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Oakhurst

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

Sierra Sky Ranch an Ascend Hotel Collection Oakhurst

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $365 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

Located at 50552 Road 632, Sierra Sky Ranch an Ascend Hotel Collection Oakhurst has great rooms from $365 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, a free breakfast, and a game room. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and private parking at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $355 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Oakhurst
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A great place to stay is Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn which has nice rooms starting at $355. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 40530 Highway 41. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and an indoor pool 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. 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
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hounds Tooth Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hounds Tooth Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $316. We loved that is has room service, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 42071 Hwy. 41. You'll also find child care, a free breakfast, a hot tub, free parking, and horse riding which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.3 miles from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Chateau du Sureau

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $803 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Oakhurst
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool

With terrific rooms from $803, Chateau du Sureau, at P. O. Box 577 provides a pool, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, air-conditioning, and wedding services. It's located just 0.6 miles from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed


Queen's Inn By The River

Inn with prices starting at $232 (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.
  • Family-Friendly

Queen's Inn By The River has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views. The great rooms here start at $232 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 41139 Highway 41. Furthermore, it also offers golf, a winery, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and fishing, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


A Bed of Roses

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $239 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of A Bed of Roses is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, parking, hiking, mountain views, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $239, and it's located at 43547 Whispering Pines Drive. We also love the a hot tub, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and outdoor dining areas which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Refrigerator


Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $263 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Oakhurst
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites because it has great rooms that start at $263. It has an outdoor pool, a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa, and free 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 40644 Highway 41. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakhurst-Yosemite Park Area

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $287 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakhurst-Yosemite Park Area offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and hiking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $287 (before taxes). It's located at 40820 Highway 41 and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, horse riding, and laundry facilities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


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

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


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

Oakhurst Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$358

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Oakhurst, California. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Oakhurst, California based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $358. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Oakhurst.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $803
  • 4-star hotels: $239
  • 3-star hotels: $304
  • 2-star hotels: $302


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