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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Cruz

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Santa Cruz

If it's your first trip to Santa Cruz, Chile 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 Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz for your first trip!

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

Hotel Terravina

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Camino a los Boldos s/n, Hotel Terravina has great rooms from $156 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love breakfast, mountain views, child care, a free breakfast, and a winery at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Santa Cruz
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza which has nice rooms starting at $127. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Plaza De Armas 286. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
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  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
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Hotel Boutique Solaz Bella Vista de Colchagua

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Hotel Boutique Solaz Bella Vista de Colchagua to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $113. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, breakfast, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Ruta I-72 Km 10, sector Cruce de Panama, Camino a Lolol, km 10 Valle de Colchagua - Chile. You'll also find mountain views, a free breakfast, cooking classes, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 9 km from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hostal Petit Verdot

Guest House with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Santa Cruz
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $81, Hostal Petit Verdot, at Orlando Dias Besoain 419 provides room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, city views, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers car rentals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Boutique Vendimia Premium

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Hotel Boutique Vendimia Premium has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers a bar, breakfast, child care, a free breakfast, and a child pool. The great rooms here start at $148 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Ismael Valdes 92. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hostal Cepa Noble

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Santa Cruz
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Hostal Cepa Noble is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $91, and it's located at A. Edwards 205. We also love the laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.8 km 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
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Hotel Tierra & Vino

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A cool place is Hotel Tierra & Vino because it has great rooms that start at $98. It has an outdoor pool, a free breakfast, free parking, a tour desk, and air-conditioning, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 5 de Abril 162 Valle Hermoso. Only 0.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, breakfast in the room, wheelchair-accessible units, and outdoor dining areas at this convenient hotel. 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
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Casa Pando Santa Cruz

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Casa Pando Santa Cruz offers an outdoor pool, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $119 (before taxes). It's located at Cabello 421 and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a tour desk, air-conditioning, a sauna, and massages which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
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Hostal Vida 2000

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Santa Cruz
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Ismael Valdes 245, Hostal Vida 2000 has great rooms from $41 (before taxes). It offers parking, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find amenities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Pichilemu.

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


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

Santa Cruz Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$108

After analyzing 9 first time trip hotels in Santa Cruz, Chile, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $108. 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 Santa Cruz.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $127
  • 3-star hotels: $115
  • 2-star hotels: $80


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