The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Petoskey

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Petoskey

If it's your first trip to Petoskey, Michigan 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 Petoskey. 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 Petoskey. 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 Petoskey 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 Petoskey 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 Petoskey for your first trip!

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

Stafford's Perry Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $254 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Petoskey
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 100 Lewis Street, Stafford's Perry Hotel has great rooms from $254 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and city views at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


AmericInn by Wyndham Petoskey

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is AmericInn by Wyndham Petoskey which has nice rooms starting at $143. Offering skiing, a casino, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2645 Charlevoix Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Bay Inn Of Petoskey

Inn with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Petoskey
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Bay Inn Of Petoskey to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $138. We loved that is has skiing, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, free parking, and bicycle rental, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2445 Charlevoix Avenue. You'll also find air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a lake view which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.8 miles from the center of town. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Apple Tree Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $154, Apple Tree Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western, at 915 Spring Street provides skiing, a casino, a fitness center, parking, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 0.9 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
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Petoskey

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Petoskey
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Petoskey has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $189 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1751 Us 131 South. Furthermore, it also offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Odawa Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (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.

The great guest rating of Odawa Hotel is 8.40 out of 10. This place has a casino, parking, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $149, and it's located at 1760 Lears Rd. We also love the an indoor pool, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and meeting facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.8 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Laundry service


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Traverse City, Saint Ignace, Mackinac Island, and Mackinaw City.

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

Petoskey Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$171

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Petoskey, Michigan, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $171. 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 Petoskey.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $202
  • 2-star hotels: $156


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