The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Waco

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Waco

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

Hilton Garden Inn Waco

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Waco
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 5800 Legends Lake Parkway, Hilton Garden Inn Waco has great rooms from $156 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (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.

A great place to stay is SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway which has nice rooms starting at $147. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 Colonnade Parkway. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, a hot tub, a child pool, an indoor pool, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.5 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Indigo Waco

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Waco
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hotel Indigo Waco to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $156. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 211 Clay Avenue. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and horse riding which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 miles from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Courtyard Waco

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $136, Courtyard Waco, at 101 Washington Avenue provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. 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 laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, bowling, free parking, and kids meals. It's located just 1.3 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Waco

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Waco

Hilton Waco has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $162 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 113 South University Parks Drive. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, free parking, and kids meals, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop


La Quinta by Wyndham Waco Baylor Downtown

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of La Quinta by Wyndham Waco Baylor Downtown is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and child care. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $139, and it's located at 1110 South 9th Street. We also love the a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Homewood Suites by Hilton Waco

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Homewood Suites by Hilton Waco because it has great rooms that start at $173. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 5620 Legend Lake Parkway. Only 3.8 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

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


Comfort Suites Waco North

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Waco
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Comfort Suites Waco North offers room service, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $109 (before taxes). It's located at 810 Interstate 35 N Exit 338 and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.3 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Home2 Suites By Hilton Waco

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 2500 Bagby Avenue, Home2 Suites By Hilton Waco has great rooms from $124 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.7 miles from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Waco
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest which has nice rooms starting at $128. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1801 Development Boulevard. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 4.7 miles from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Killeen and Temple.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Waco, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Waco, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Waco, Best Hotels for One Week in Waco, Best Hotels for One Night in Waco, or Best Business Hotels in Waco.


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

Waco Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$125

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Waco, Texas. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Waco, Texas based on data from 23 hotels is an affordable $125. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Waco.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $148
  • 2-star hotels: $111


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