The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Rockport

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Rockport

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

Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport

Inn with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 866 Commercial Street, Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport has great rooms from $176 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


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Ledges By the Bay

Motel with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Ledges By the Bay which has nice rooms starting at $179. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 930 Commercial Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, free parking, family rooms, and a heated pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Country Inn at Camden Rockport

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Rockport
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Country Inn at Camden Rockport to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $184. We loved that is has skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 8 Country Inn Way. You'll also find golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.9 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
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Island View Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $304 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $304, Island View Inn, at 908 Commercial Street provides an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, free parking, family rooms, and a heated pool. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a private pool, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies. It's located just 3.1 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn

Inn with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Rockport
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, free parking, a heated pool, a private pool, and air-conditioning. The great rooms here start at $217 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 886 Commercial Street. Furthermore, it also offers a refrigerator, balconies, and an infinity pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Starlight Lodge at Rockport Harbor

Motel with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Starlight Lodge at Rockport Harbor is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, hiking, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $179, and it's located at 360 Commercial Street. We also love the free parking, fishing, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.7 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Claddagh Motel & Suites

Motel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Rockport
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Claddagh Motel & Suites because it has great rooms that start at $173. It has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and family rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1044 Commercial Street. Only 3.7 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a heated pool, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and outdoor dining areas at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Schooner Bay Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach

Schooner Bay Motor Inn offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, air-conditioning, picnic areas, and meeting facilities which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $217 (before taxes). It's located at 337 Commercial Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bar Harbor, Camden, Bangor, and Boothbay Harbor.

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


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

Rockport Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$204

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Rockport, Maine. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Rockport, Maine based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $204. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Rockport.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $217
  • 2-star hotels: $202


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