The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Venice

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Venice

If it's your first trip to Venice, Florida 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 Venice. 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 Venice. 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 Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice for your first trip!

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

Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Venice
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 455 US 41 Bypass North, Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia has great rooms from $115 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Venice

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

A great place to stay is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Venice which has nice rooms starting at $120. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2935 Executive Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.4 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $148. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 881 Venetia Bay Blvd. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 miles from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Inn at the Beach-Venice Florida

Inn with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Venice
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $200, Inn at the Beach-Venice Florida, at 725 West Venice Ave provides an outdoor pool, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $132 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 400 Commercial Ct. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Vacation Home on Alligator Drive

Guest House with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Venice
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Vacation Home on Alligator Drive is 9.99 out of 10. This place has snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $165, and it's located at 695 Alligator Drive. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Fort Myers, Sarasota, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Saint Pete Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Venice, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Venice or Best Hotels for One Week in Venice.


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

Venice Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$147

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Venice, Florida, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $147. 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 Venice.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $165
  • 3-star hotels: $149
  • 2-star hotels: $120


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