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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cartago

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Cartago

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Cartago, Costa Rica? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Cartago, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Cartago to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Cartago, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Cartago for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Cartago for first time visitors.

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

Coffee Pickers Village By Hacienda Orosi

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $370 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cartago
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at Carretera al Parque Nacional Tapanti Orosi, Paraíso, Cartago, Coffee Pickers Village By Hacienda Orosi has great rooms from $370 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 13.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, free parking, family rooms, a heated pool, and a tour desk at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
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Grandpas Hotel & Restaurante

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Grandpas Hotel & Restaurante which has nice rooms starting at $136. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, city views, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Cot de Oreamuno, Carretera al Volcán Irazú. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, shuttle services, and balconies which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Cerro Lodge & Gardens

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cartago
  • 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 Cerro Lodge & Gardens to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $85. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Calle Macho Gaff. You'll also find family rooms, a 24-hour desk, shuttle services, balconies, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 19.5 km from the center of town. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Rinconcito Verde

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $67 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $67, Rinconcito Verde, at 600m este del Mirador de Ujarrás provides an outdoor pool, room service, a hot tub, a game room, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers an indoor play area, laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, and a tour desk. It's located just 9.6 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cartago
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $110 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1.5 Sur Del Parque Industrial. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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La Casona Del Cafetal

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of La Casona Del Cafetal is 9.10 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $78, and it's located at 1.5 km al Sur de la Represa de Cachi. We also love the a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 12.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Hotel Vistas del Cielo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A cool place is Hotel Vistas del Cielo because it has great rooms that start at $51. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and family rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at El guarco de Cartago de la entrada de Higuito 5km al oeste. Only 4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love balconies and private parking 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: La Fortuna, San José, Uvita, Manuel Antonio, and Monteverde.

For more terrific hotel ideas in La Fortuna, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in La Fortuna, Best Luxury Hotels in La Fortuna, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in La Fortuna, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in La Fortuna, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in La Fortuna, Best Hotels for One Week in La Fortuna, Best Hotels for One Night in La Fortuna, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in La Fortuna, or Best Business Hotels in La Fortuna.


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

Cartago Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$128

Travelers to Cartago, Costa Rica will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 7 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $128. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cartago.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $138
  • 2-star hotels: $67


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