The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Orlando

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Orlando

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Visiting Orlando, Florida 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 Orlando, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Orlando for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Orlando 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 Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $915 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Orlando
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 10100 Dream Tree Boulevard, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort has great rooms from $915 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 13.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchenettes at this relaxing hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Rosen Shingle Creek

5-star Resort with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Rosen Shingle Creek which has nice rooms starting at $109. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 9939 Universal Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.5 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
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Fitness room
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs Area

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (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.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs Area to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $103. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1805 Hotel Plaza Blvd.. You'll also find parking, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 13.7 miles from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando at SeaWorld

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Orlando
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $102, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando at SeaWorld, at 10801 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, a bar, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. It's located just 10 miles from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Rosen Inn Closest to Universal

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $66 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Rosen Inn Closest to Universal has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. The great rooms here start at $66 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 6327. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a game room, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 7.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, 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
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area

4-star Resort with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Orlando
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $103, and it's located at 1850 Hotel Plaza Boulevard. We also love the a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just 13.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool


Star Island Resort and Club

3-star Resort with prices starting at $91 (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 cool place is Star Island Resort and Club because it has great rooms that start at $91. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 5000 Avenue Of The Stars. Only 15.8 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Kid-friendly
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Fitness room
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Orlando
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $119 (before taxes). It's located at 9501 Universal Boulevard and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.7 miles from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas I-Drive/Orlando

4-star Resort with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 12401 International Drive, Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas I-Drive/Orlando has great rooms from $130 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.89 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a game room which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 12.1 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

4-star Resort with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek which has nice rooms starting at $161. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.84 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 14651 Chelonia Parkway. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 15.7 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


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

Orlando Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$144

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Orlando, Florida. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Orlando, Florida based on data from 262 hotels is an affordable $144. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Orlando.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $379
  • 4-star hotels: $202
  • 3-star hotels: $121
  • 2-star hotels: $98


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