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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sun Valley

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Sun Valley

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

Sun Valley Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $552 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 1 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley Resort has great rooms from $552 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.04 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Best Western Tyrolean Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Sun Valley
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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A great place to stay is Best Western Tyrolean Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $193. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 260 Cottonwood Ln. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 miles from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Limelight Hotel Ketchum

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $406 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Limelight Hotel Ketchum to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $406. 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 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 151 South Main Street. You'll also find parking, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Ketchum

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $265 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $265, Hotel Ketchum, at c provides an outdoor pool, skiing, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. 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 mountain views, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 1.2 miles from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, 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
  • Skiing
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Knob Hill Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $357 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Sun Valley
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Knob Hill Inn has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $357 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 960 North Main Street. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
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Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $259 (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
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The great guest rating of Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge is 8.60 out of 10. This place has skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, hiking, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $259, and it's located at 180 S Main Street P. O. Box 2172. We also love the golf, a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. 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
  • Skiing
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Sun Valley
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley because it has great rooms that start at $185. It has skiing, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 291 North Walnut Ave. Only 1.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a hot tub, an indoor pool, bowling, free parking, and horse riding 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Sun Valley, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sun Valley, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sun Valley, Best Hotels for One Week in Sun Valley, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Sun Valley.


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

Sun Valley Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$317

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Sun Valley, Idaho. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Sun Valley, Idaho based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $317. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sun Valley.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $479
  • 3-star hotels: $294
  • 2-star hotels: $189


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