The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Tucson

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Tucson

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

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $296 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Heated pool

Located at 3800 West Starr Pass Boulevard, JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa has great rooms from $296 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


The Tuxon Hotel Tucson A Member Of Design Hotels

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Tucson
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is The Tuxon Hotel Tucson A Member Of Design Hotels which has nice rooms starting at $122. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 960 South Freeway Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, mountain views, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.3 miles from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (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

We found Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $101. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1015 N Stone Ave. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.8 miles from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Tucson East

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Tucson
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $114, Hilton Tucson East, at 7600 East Broadway provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 5.6 miles from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel McCoy

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Hotel McCoy has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $126 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 720 West Silverlake Road. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Tucson
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $197, and it's located at 7000 North Resort Drive. We also love the parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just 8.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Embassy Suites Tucson - Paloma Village

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (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.

A cool place is Embassy Suites Tucson - Paloma Village because it has great rooms that start at $132. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3110 E Skyline Drive. Only 6.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love breakfast, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a free breakfast at this convenient hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Homewood Suites Tucson St Philip's Plaza University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Homewood Suites Tucson St Philip's Plaza University offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a kid-friendly buffet which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $154 (before taxes). It's located at 4250 North Campbell Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.4 miles from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Arizona Inn Tucson

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Tucson
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 2200 East Elm Street, Arizona Inn Tucson has great rooms from $216 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, child care, laundry services, free parking, and table tennis which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.7 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson East

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (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

A great place to stay is Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson East which has nice rooms starting at $131. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 6555 East Speedway Blvd.. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 4.4 miles from the city center, too. 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
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Sierra Vista.

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

Tucson Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$138

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Tucson, Arizona. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Tucson, Arizona based on data from 37 hotels is an affordable $138. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Tucson.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $233
  • 3-star hotels: $137
  • 2-star hotels: $103


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