The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sturbridge

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Sturbridge

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

Comfort Inn & Suites Sturbridge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 215 Charlton Rd. (US 20), Comfort Inn & Suites Sturbridge has great rooms from $136 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love breakfast, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

2-star Resort with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Sturbridge
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $89. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at On the Common, 277 Main Street - Route 131. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, and kids meals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Sturbridge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Sturbridge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $138. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 21 New Boston Road. You'll also find an indoor pool, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and meeting facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center


Super 8 by Wyndham Sturbridge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Sturbridge
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $110, Super 8 by Wyndham Sturbridge, at 358 Main St provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, golf, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning. It's located just 0.6 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Sturbridge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

Hampton Inn Sturbridge has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $147 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 328 Main Street. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Scottish Inns Sturbridge

Motel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Scottish Inns Sturbridge is 8.20 out of 10. This place has a free breakfast, free parking, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $94, and it's located at 142 Main Street. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 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
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Newport, Providence, Warwick, Marlborough, and Springfield.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Sturbridge, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sturbridge or Best Hotels for One Night in Sturbridge.


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

Sturbridge Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$119

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Sturbridge, Massachusetts based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $119. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sturbridge.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $136
  • 2-star hotels: $116


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