The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Rancho Mirage

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Rancho Mirage

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

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

The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage

5-star Resort with prices starting at $413 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Rancho Mirage
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 68900 Frank Sinatra Drive, The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage has great rooms from $413 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and child care at this relaxing hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas Palm Springs

4-star Resort with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A great place to stay is The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas Palm Springs which has nice rooms starting at $191. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 71777 Dinah Shore Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. 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
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $299 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Heated pool

We found Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $299. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 41000 Bob Hope Drive. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.4 miles from the center of town. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $310 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Rancho Mirage
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $310, Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, at 32250 Bob Hope Drive provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. 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 a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub. It's located just 5.2 miles from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rancho Mirage

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rancho Mirage has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a casino, a fitness center, hiking, and child care. The great rooms here start at $105 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 71-730 Highway 111. Furthermore, it also offers golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, bowling, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. 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
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Rancho Mirage
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $132, and it's located at 71-700 Highway 111. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and a heated pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Temecula, and Big Bear Lake.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Rancho Mirage, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Rancho Mirage, Best Hotels for One Week in Rancho Mirage, or Best Hotels for One Night in Rancho Mirage.


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

Rancho Mirage Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$242

Travelers to Rancho Mirage, California 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 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $242. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Rancho Mirage.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $413
  • 4-star hotels: $267
  • 3-star hotels: $132
  • 2-star hotels: $105


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