The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Punta Gorda

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Punta Gorda

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Punta Gorda, Florida? 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 Punta Gorda, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda for first time visitors.

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

Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 33 Tamiami Trail, Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside has great rooms from $156 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave


Wyvern Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Punta Gorda
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Wyvern Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member which has nice rooms starting at $127. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 101 East Retta Esplanade. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Punta Gorda Harborside

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found SpringHill Suites by Marriott Punta Gorda Harborside to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $178. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 101 Harborside Avenue. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Punta Gorda

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Punta Gorda
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $130, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Punta Gorda, at 9075 Mac Drive provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking. It's located just 3.3 miles from the city center, too. 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
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda Port Charlotte Hotel

Motel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda Port Charlotte Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $76 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 9035 Mac Drive. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Fort Myers Beach, and Sanibel.

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

Punta Gorda Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$133

Travelers to Punta Gorda, Florida 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 $133. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Punta Gorda.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $127
  • 3-star hotels: $167
  • 2-star hotels: $103


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