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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sault Ste Marie

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Sault Ste Marie

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

Quattro Suites & Conf. Centre, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Located at 229 Great Northern Road, Quattro Suites & Conf. Centre, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member has great rooms from $130 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Sault Ste Marie
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie which has nice rooms starting at $111. Offering a fitness center, parking, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 633 Great Northern Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a heated pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.1 km from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sault Ste. Marie

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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We found Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sault Ste. Marie to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $128. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a fitness center, hiking, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 724 Great Northern Road. You'll also find a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.4 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Sault Ste Marie
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $121, Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie By IHG, at 320 Bay Street provides room service, parking, laundry services, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Ambassador Motel

Motel with prices starting at $113 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Ambassador Motel has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers golf, an indoor pool, free parking, a heated pool, and a private pool. The great rooms here start at $113 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1275 Great Northern Road. Furthermore, it also offers air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, a sauna, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.1 km 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Mackinaw City and Saint Ignace.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Sault Ste Marie, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sault Ste Marie, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sault Ste Marie, or Best Hotels for One Night in Sault Ste Marie.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Sault Ste Marie?

Sault Ste Marie Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$121

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Sault Ste Marie. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Sault Ste Marie based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $121. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sault Ste Marie.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $130
  • 2-star hotels: $118


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