The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Opelika

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Opelika

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

Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National

3-star Resort with prices starting at $239 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National has great rooms from $239 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a fitness center at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room


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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opelika Auburn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Opelika
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opelika Auburn which has nice rooms starting at $103. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, golf, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3151 Capps Way. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opelika

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (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 Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opelika to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $78. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, laundry services, golf, and a child pool, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1651 Parker Way. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, tennis, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.1 miles from the center of town. 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
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Home2 Suites by Hilton Opelika Auburn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Opelika
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $129, Home2 Suites by Hilton Opelika Auburn, at 3150 Capps Way provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. 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 laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave. It's located just 2.6 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


TownePlace Suites by Marriott Opelika Auburn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Opelika Auburn has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $133 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1625 Capps Drive. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.5 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
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Opelika Auburn By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Opelika
  • 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Opelika Auburn By IHG is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $110, and it's located at 1801 Capps Landing. We also love the a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.6 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Auburn/Opelika Inn

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.

A cool place is Best Western Auburn/Opelika Inn because it has great rooms that start at $93. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, laundry services, golf, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 205 N 21st Street. Only 1.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave at this convenient hotel. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Element Opelika Auburn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Element Opelika Auburn offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $133 (before taxes). It's located at 1635 Parker Way and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.1 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Auburn Opelika

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Opelika
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at 2257 Interstate Drive, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Auburn Opelika has great rooms from $121 (before taxes). It offers a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a pet-free facility which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.6 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
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Columbus, Montgomery, Opelika, Peachtree City, and Oxford.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Opelika, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Opelika, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Opelika, or Best Hotels for One Week in Opelika.


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

Opelika Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$127

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Opelika, Alabama. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Opelika, Alabama based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $127. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Opelika.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $151
  • 2-star hotels: $107


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