The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Yakima

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Yakima

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Yakima, Washington? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Yakima, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Yakima to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Yakima, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Yakima for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Yakima for first time visitors.

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

Holiday Inn Yakima By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 802 East Yakima Avenue, Holiday Inn Yakima By IHG has great rooms from $97 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Baymont by Wyndham Yakima Riverfront

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Yakima
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Baymont by Wyndham Yakima Riverfront which has nice rooms starting at $95. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1603 East Yakima Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. 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
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn Yakima Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

We found Hilton Garden Inn Yakima Downtown to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $147. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 401 East Yakima Avenue. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Oxford Suites Yakima

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $126, Oxford Suites Yakima, at 1701 East Yakima Avenue provides a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa. 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 an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool. It's located just 1.3 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Hotel Y

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Yakima
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The Hotel Y has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $111 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1700 North 1st Street. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Suites Yakima

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $108 (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.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Comfort Suites Yakima is 8.50 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $108, and it's located at 3702 Fruitvale Boulevard. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.8 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Leavenworth, Wenatchee, and Yakima.

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


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

Yakima Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$114

Travelers to Yakima, Washington will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $114. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Yakima.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $123
  • 2-star hotels: $105


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