The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Praia

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Praia

If it's your first trip to Praia, Cape Verde for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Praia. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Praia. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Praia for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Praia beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Praia for your first trip!

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

Praia Confort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Avenida Amilcar Cabral Nº11, Praia Confort has great rooms from $59 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing


AH Maio Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $15 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Praia
  • 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 AH Maio Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $15. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Cidade de Porto Ingles. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, city views, free parking, kids meals, and car rentals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 40.9 km from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Pestana Tropico

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

We found Pestana Tropico to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $89. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at PO Box 413. You'll also find a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a child pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.3 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Oasis Praiamar

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

With terrific rooms from $98, Oasis Praiamar, at Prainha, Ilha de Santiago provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and laundry services. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Hotel Perola

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Praia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Hotel Perola has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $68 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Cha de Areia. Furthermore, it also offers parking, breakfast, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and kids meals, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in Praia, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Praia, Best Hotels for One Week in Praia, or Best Hotels for One Night in Praia.


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

Praia Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$66

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Praia, Cape Verde, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $66. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Praia.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $85
  • 3-star hotels: $37


Budget Your Trip
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. On this website you can also find travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.
Share This Page

Some of the links on this website are sponsored or affiliate links which help to financially support this site. By clicking the link and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission, but this does not affect the price of your purchase.