The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ogunquit

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Ogunquit

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

Admiral's Inn Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $194 (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.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 87 Main Street, Admiral's Inn Resort has great rooms from $194 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a hot tub, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. 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
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Meadowmere Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $270 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Meadowmere Resort which has nice rooms starting at $270. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 74 South Main Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, golf, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Abalonia Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ogunquit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Abalonia Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $231. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a hot tub, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 268 Main Street. You'll also find free parking, a heated pool, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.1 miles from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Anchorage by the Sea

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $302 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $302, Anchorage by the Sea, at 125 Shore Road provides a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 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, a heated pool, and air-conditioning. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Colonial Inn Ogunquit

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ogunquit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Colonial Inn Ogunquit has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a bar, golf, a free breakfast, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $235 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 145 Shore Road. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Ogunquit Tides

Motel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Ogunquit Tides is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $117, and it's located at 548 Main Street. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, bicycle rental, family rooms, and tennis which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Sea Rose Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ogunquit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Sea Rose Suites because it has great rooms that start at $151. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and an indoor pool, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 214 Shore Road, P.O. Box 844. Only 0.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Milestone

Motel with prices starting at $119 (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.
  • Beach

The Milestone offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $119 (before taxes). It's located at 687 Main Street and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a refrigerator and a sauna 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
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Mariner Resort

2-star Resort with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at 734 Main St, Mariner Resort has great rooms from $119 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find an indoor pool, free parking, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a microwave which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.4 miles from the center of town. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Gorges Grant Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ogunquit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Gorges Grant Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $175. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 449 Main Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 0.5 miles from the city center, 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
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Old Orchard Beach, Portland, York, and Portsmouth.

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


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

Ogunquit Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$195

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Ogunquit, Maine. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Ogunquit, Maine based on data from 27 hotels is an affordable $195. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ogunquit.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $213
  • 3-star hotels: $236
  • 2-star hotels: $164


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