The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Provo

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Provo

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Provo, Utah? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Provo, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Provo to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Provo, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Provo for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Provo for first time visitors.

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

Sundance Mountain Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $310 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 8841 North Alpine Loop Road, Sundance Mountain Resort has great rooms from $310 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 11.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this relaxing hotel. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Provo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center which has nice rooms starting at $163. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 101 West 100 North. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Residence Inn by Marriott Provo North University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Residence Inn by Marriott Provo North University to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $148. We loved that is has skiing, a fitness center, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 252 West 2230 North. You'll also find laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.1 miles from the center of town. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, 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
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Provo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Provo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $124, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Provo, at 1580 North Freedom Boulevard provides a fitness center, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a heated pool. It's located just 1.5 miles from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn by Marriott Provo South University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Residence Inn by Marriott Provo South University has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool. The great rooms here start at $205 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1290 South University Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Salt Lake City, Park City, Lehi, Ogden, and Provo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Salt Lake City, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Salt Lake City, Best Luxury Hotels in Salt Lake City, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Salt Lake City, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Salt Lake City, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Salt Lake City, Best Hotels for One Week in Salt Lake City, Best Hotels for One Night in Salt Lake City, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Salt Lake City, Best Hotels for Skiing in Salt Lake City, or Best Business Hotels in Salt Lake City.


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

Provo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$190

Travelers to Provo, Utah will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $190. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Provo.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $237
  • 3-star hotels: $159


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