The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in San Bernardino

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to San Bernardino

If it's your first trip to San Bernardino, California for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to San Bernardino. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in San Bernardino. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in San Bernardino for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited San Bernardino beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in San Bernardino for your first trip!

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

Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 1755 South Waterman Avenue, Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino has great rooms from $160 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in San Bernardino
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino which has nice rooms starting at $143. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 285 East Hospitality Lane. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Wigwam Motel

Motel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Wigwam Motel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $142. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and family rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2728 W Foothill Blvd. You'll also find a private pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.4 miles from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, 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
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator


Homewood Suites by Hilton San Bernardino

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to San Bernardino
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $157, Homewood Suites by Hilton San Bernardino, at 885 East Hospitality Lane provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and car rentals. It's located just 3 miles from the city center, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $127 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 895 East Hospitality Way. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Bernardino

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

The great guest rating of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Bernardino is 8.20 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, breakfast, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $153, and it's located at 225 E Hospitality Lane, I-10 Exit Waterman Avenue North. We also love the free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn and Suites San Bernardino

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to San Bernardino
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Fairfield Inn and Suites San Bernardino because it has great rooms that start at $158. It has a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1041 E. Harriman Place. Only 3.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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

For more terrific hotel ideas in San Bernardino, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in San Bernardino.


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

San Bernardino Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$149

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in San Bernardino, California, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $149. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Bernardino.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $153
  • 2-star hotels: $145


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