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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Puerto San José

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Puerto San José

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

Dos Mundos Pacific Resort

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at Aldea de la Corvina,Chiquimulilla , Santa, Dos Mundos Pacific Resort has great rooms from $119 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 38.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Infinity pool
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Hotel El Faro Puerto San Jose

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Puerto San José
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Hotel El Faro Puerto San Jose which has nice rooms starting at $184. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at km 138 carretera a monterrico aldea madre vieja. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a child pool, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and fishing which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 40.4 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Hotel El Delfin

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
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We found Hotel El Delfin to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $43. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Calle de los hoteles. You'll also find parking, pet-friendly rooms, a pool table, evening entertainment, and horse riding which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 36.8 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
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Hotel Cafe del Sol

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Puerto San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $82, Hotel Cafe del Sol, at Calle del Cementerio, Monte Rico provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. 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 hiking, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms. It's located just 36.5 km from the city center, too. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here. 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
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
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Marbella Eco Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach
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Marbella Eco Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $102 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Aldea La Curvina, Santa Rosa, Marbella Eco Lodge. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, a child pool, free parking, kids meals, and horse riding, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 37.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
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Maya Jade Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Puerto San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Maya Jade Resort is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $55, and it's located at Playa el Rosario. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 49.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Antigua, Guatemala City, and Panajachel.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Puerto San José?

Puerto San José Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$98

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Puerto San José. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Puerto San José based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $98. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Puerto San José.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $119
  • 3-star hotels: $107
  • 2-star hotels: $73


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