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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Pocatello

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Pocatello

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

Courtyard by Marriott Pocatello

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 290 Vista Drive, Courtyard by Marriott Pocatello has great rooms from $131 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love an indoor pool, free parking, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave at this relaxing hotel. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, 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
  • Indoor pool
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pocatello

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pocatello which has nice rooms starting at $143. Offering skiing, a fitness center, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 Via Venitio. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 miles from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Family-Friendly
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  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Black Swan Inn Luxurious Theme Rooms

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Pocatello
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Black Swan Inn Luxurious Theme Rooms to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $191. We loved that is has rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, free parking, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 746 E. Center. You'll also find a microwave, a refrigerator, a sauna, and balconies which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Pocatello

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $149, Home2 Suites by Hilton Pocatello, at 2325 Via Caporatti Drive provides a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. 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 an indoor pool, laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning. It's located just 1.3 miles from the city center, too. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Pocatello

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Pocatello
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Pocatello has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $141 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 205 Via Venitio. Furthermore, it also offers an indoor pool, free parking, a free airport shuttle, a heated pool, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hampton Inn & Suites Pocatello

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Hampton Inn & Suites Pocatello is 8.90 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $147, and it's located at 151 Vista Drive. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pocatello

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Pocatello
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pocatello because it has great rooms that start at $134. It has a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2376 Via Caporatti Drive. Only 1.4 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, family rooms, and a heated pool 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
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pocatello

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (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.
  • Heated pool
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pocatello offers a fitness center, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $103 (before taxes). It's located at 1440 Bench Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.1 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Idaho Falls and Pocatello.

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


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

Pocatello Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$142

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Pocatello, Idaho. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Pocatello, Idaho based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $142. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Pocatello.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $143
  • 2-star hotels: $142


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