The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Natal

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Natal

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

Chalet Suisse

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $35 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Natal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Rua Luiz Estevam, 2272, Chalet Suisse has great rooms from $35 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 10.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. 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
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Best Western Premier Majestic Ponta Negra Beach

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Best Western Premier Majestic Ponta Negra Beach which has nice rooms starting at $76. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Avenida Engenheiro Roberto Freire, 3.800. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9 km from the city center. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Kristie Resort Natal Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Natal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

We found Kristie Resort Natal Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $46. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Engenheiro Roberto Freire, 5464. Ponta Negra. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 10.5 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Manary Praia Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $84, Manary Praia Hotel, at Rua Francisco Gurgel 9067, Praia de Ponta Negra provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 8.7 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Ocean Palace Beach Resort & Bungalows

5-star Resort with prices starting at $246 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Ocean Palace Beach Resort & Bungalows has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $246 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Via Costeira - Km 11 S/N. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, a bar, parking, breakfast, and child care, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 8 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Aquaria Natal Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Natal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Aquaria Natal Hotel is 8.89 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $73, and it's located at Av. Erivan Franca, 152. We also love the a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 10.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Kids' club


Hotel Senac Barreira Roxa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Hotel Senac Barreira Roxa because it has great rooms that start at $64. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Av.Senador Dinarte Mariz 4020. Only 3.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Fitness room
  • Breakfast in the room


D Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Natal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

D Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $50 (before taxes). It's located at Rua Da Praia 150 A. Ponta Negra and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 10.9 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Praiamar Express Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at Av. Eng Roberto Freire 2622 Ponta Negra, Praiamar Express Hotel has great rooms from $33 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, and a game room which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 9.2 km from the center of town. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! 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
  • Water park
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Holiday Inn Natal

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Natal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Natal which has nice rooms starting at $46. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.16 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Av. Sen. Salgado Filho 1902. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, and city views. It's located just 3.4 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Pipa, São Miguel do Gostoso, and Tibau do Sul.

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

Natal Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$44

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Natal, Brazil. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Natal, Brazil based on data from 80 hotels is an affordable $44. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Natal.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $139
  • 4-star hotels: $64
  • 3-star hotels: $38
  • 2-star hotels: $27


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