The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Oxnard

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Oxnard

If it's your first trip to Oxnard, California for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Oxnard. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Oxnard. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Oxnard for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Oxnard beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Oxnard for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $383 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Oxnard
  • Beach

Located at 3231 Peninsula Road, Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor has great rooms from $383 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, parking, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Residence Inn by Marriott Oxnard River Ridge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $218 (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.

A great place to stay is Residence Inn by Marriott Oxnard River Ridge which has nice rooms starting at $218. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2101 West Vineyard Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard/Ventura

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $253 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

We found Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard/Ventura to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $253. 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 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 600 East Esplanade Drive. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.2 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn Oxnard/Camarillo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Oxnard
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $174, Hilton Garden Inn Oxnard/Camarillo, at 2000 Solar Drive provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 2.4 miles from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. 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
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Homewood Suites by Hilton Oxnard/Camarillo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $386 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Heated pool

Homewood Suites by Hilton Oxnard/Camarillo has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $386 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1950 Solar Drive. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Mandalay Shores Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Oxnard
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Mandalay Shores Resort is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, free parking, and family rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $225, and it's located at 5226 Neptune Square. We also love the a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. 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
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, and Thousand Oaks.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Oxnard, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Oxnard, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Oxnard, or Best Hotels for One Week in Oxnard.


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

Oxnard Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$273

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Oxnard, California, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $273. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Oxnard.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $251
  • 2-star hotels: $383


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