The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Pensacola Beach

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Pensacola Beach

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

Margaritaville Beach Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $284 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at 165 Fort Pickens Rd, Margaritaville Beach Hotel has great rooms from $284 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, child care, laundry services, free parking, and kids meals 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach

3-star Resort with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Pensacola Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach which has nice rooms starting at $150. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 14 Via De Luna Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 miles from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. 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
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Portofino Island Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $409 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

We found Portofino Island Resort & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $409. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 10 Portofino Drive. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.1 miles from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pensacola Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Pensacola Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $163, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pensacola Beach, at 24 Via De Luna provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. 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 a bar, breakfast, hiking, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, snorkeling, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $193 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 333 Ft Pickens Rd.. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, table tennis, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (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

The great guest rating of Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $150, and it's located at 2 Via De Luna. We also love the breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Beach Club Resort Residence and Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $308 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Pensacola Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

A cool place is Beach Club Resort Residence and Spa because it has great rooms that start at $308. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, a spa, and an indoor pool, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.56 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 18 Via De Luna. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a sauna at this convenient hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Pensacola, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores.

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


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

Pensacola Beach Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$237

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Pensacola Beach. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Pensacola Beach based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $237. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Pensacola Beach.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $334
  • 3-star hotels: $157
  • 2-star hotels: $172


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