The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Stowe

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Stowe

If it's your first trip to Stowe, Vermont 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 Stowe. 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 Stowe. 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 Stowe 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 Stowe 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 Stowe for your first trip!

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

The Lodge at Spruce Peak

4-star Resort with prices starting at $458 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 7412 Mountain Road, The Lodge at Spruce Peak has great rooms from $458 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 6.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this relaxing hotel. 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


The Stowehof Hotel

3-star Resort with prices starting at $252 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Stowe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A great place to stay is The Stowehof Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $252. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a bar, and outdoor tennis, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 434 Edson Hill Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, mountain views, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! 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
  • Skiing
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing


Green Mountain Inn Stowe

Inn with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Green Mountain Inn Stowe to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $209. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 18 Main St. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.1 miles from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. 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
  • Skiing
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Luxury


Sun & Ski Inn and Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $274 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $274, Sun & Ski Inn and Suites, at 1613 Mountain Rd provides skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a free breakfast. It's located just 1.3 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Northern Lights Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Stowe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Northern Lights Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $120 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 4441 Mountain Road. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a game room, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Field Guide Lodge

Inn with prices starting at $208 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Field Guide Lodge is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $208, and it's located at 433 Mountain Road. We also love the a free breakfast, a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, and mini-golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, 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
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


The Riverside Inn Stowe

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Stowe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is The Riverside Inn Stowe because it has great rooms that start at $109. It has skiing, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1965 Mountain View Road. Only 1.7 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Stowe Motel & Snowdrift

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Stowe Motel & Snowdrift offers an outdoor pool, skiing, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $143 (before taxes). It's located at 2043 Mountain Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a hot tub, a game room, free parking, and a pool table which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 miles from the city center. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. 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
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Town & Country Resort At Stowe

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Stowe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Pool

Located at 876 Mountain Road, Town & Country Resort At Stowe has great rooms from $170 (before taxes). It offers a pool, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and outdoor tennis. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a hot tub, horse riding, bicycle rental, fishing, and air-conditioning which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.8 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing


1860 House Inn and Rental Home

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $968 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is 1860 House Inn and Rental Home which has nice rooms starting at $968. Offering skiing, room service, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 9.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 73 School Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, bowling, free parking, mini-golf, and bicycle rental. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kid-friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Killington, South Burlington, Middlebury, and Plattsburgh.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Stowe, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Stowe, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Stowe, Best Hotels for One Week in Stowe, Best Hotels for One Night in Stowe, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Stowe, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Stowe.


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

Stowe Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$299

After analyzing 13 first time trip hotels in Stowe, Vermont, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $299. 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 Stowe.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $468
  • 3-star hotels: $240
  • 2-star hotels: $302


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