The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Utah

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Utah

If it's your first trip to Utah 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 Utah. 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 Utah. 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 Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah for your first trip!

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

St Regis Deer Valley

Park City, Utah
5-star Resort with prices starting at $666 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

Located at 2300 Deer Valley Drive East, St Regis Deer Valley has great rooms from $666 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 97 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hyatt Place Salt Lake City Downtown The Gateway

Salt Lake City, Utah
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Utah
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hyatt Place Salt Lake City Downtown The Gateway which has nice rooms starting at $189. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 55 N 400 West. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 105.3 miles from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Flanigan s Inn

Springdale, Utah
Inn with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Flanigan s Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $237. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and mountain views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 450 Zion Park Blvd. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 157.2 miles from the center of town. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Park City Autograph Collection

Park City, Utah
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $357 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $357, Hotel Park City Autograph Collection, at 2001 Park Avenue provides an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, parking, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just 98.4 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley

Park City, Utah
5-star Resort with prices starting at $632 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Utah
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $632 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 7700 Stein Way. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 95.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

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
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Lehi

Lehi, Utah
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Lehi is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $213, and it's located at 3700 N Outlet Parkway. We also love the a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens which are great for visitors. And since it's just 82.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Ramada by Wyndham Cedar City Hotel

Cedar City, Utah
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Utah
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Ramada by Wyndham Cedar City Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $87. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1575 West 200 North. Only 130.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • 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
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn Lehi

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

Hilton Garden Inn Lehi offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $132 (before taxes). It's located at 3150 N Hotel Loop and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 81.7 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! 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
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Inn On The Cliff

Saint George, Utah
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Utah
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 511 South Airport Road, Inn On The Cliff has great rooms from $235 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find mountain views, golf, a free breakfast, city views, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 179 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Cliffrose Springdale Curio Collection By Hilton

Springdale, Utah
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $368 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Cliffrose Springdale Curio Collection By Hilton which has nice rooms starting at $368. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 281 Zion Park Boulevard. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a kitchen, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. It's located just 157 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in Utah, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Utah, Best Cheap Hotels in Utah, Best Luxury Hotels in Utah, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Utah, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Utah, Best Hotels for One Week in Utah, Best Hotels for One Night in Utah, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Utah, Best Adults Only Hotels in Utah, Best Party Hotels in Utah, Best Hotels for Skiing in Utah, or Best Business Hotels in Utah.


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

Utah Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$191

After analyzing 263 first time trip hotels in Utah, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $191. 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 Utah.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $617
  • 4-star hotels: $335
  • 3-star hotels: $183
  • 2-star hotels: $169


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