The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Riverside

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Riverside

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

The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $305 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Riverside
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa has great rooms from $305 (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 2.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and car rentals at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center which has nice rooms starting at $215. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3400 Market Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, laundry services, a hot tub, laundry facilities, and a multi-lingual staff which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Courtyard Riverside UCR/Moreno Valley Area

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Courtyard Riverside UCR/Moreno Valley Area to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $136. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.28 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1510 University Avenue. You'll also find a hot tub, a spa, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.3 miles from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Americas Best Value Inn Riverside

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Riverside
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $129, Americas Best Value Inn Riverside, at 4045 University Avenue provides an outdoor pool, free parking, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking. It's located just 2.4 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
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Riverside/Corona East

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (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.

Hampton Inn & Suites Riverside/Corona East has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $163 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 4250 Riverwalk Parkway. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 6.6 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Riverside
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

The great guest rating of Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $180, and it's located at 3500 Market Avenue. We also love the breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.5 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Anaheim, Carlsbad, Long Beach, Irvine, and Ontario.

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

Riverside Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$188

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Riverside, California. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Riverside, California based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $188. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Riverside.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $305
  • 3-star hotels: $177
  • 2-star hotels: $146


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