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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Malpais

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Malpais

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

Hotel Vista de Olas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (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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Located at Vista de Olas Dr#1, Hotel Vista de Olas has great rooms from $105 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, a game room, a spa, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Aves Resort Montezuma

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $62 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Aves Resort Montezuma which has nice rooms starting at $62. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 Meters North of the Montezuma Waterfall Canopy, 60111, Montezuma, Costa Rica. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.9 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Vista Naranja Retreat

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Malpais
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Vista Naranja Retreat to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $144. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Del Cruce 800 Sur y 600 Este. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.2 km from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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Indigo Yoga Surf Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $102 (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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With terrific rooms from $102, Indigo Yoga Surf Resort, at 2 km Sur de el Cruze de Playa Caarmen provides an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 0.8 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Toro by Dreamcatcher

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Malpais
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Toro by Dreamcatcher has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $95 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Dreamcatcher Hotel (Hotel Atrapasueños). Eco-Hotel Boutique. Great location. Santa Teresa Beach Dreamcatcher Santa Teresa. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Dreamcatcher Santa Teresa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Dreamcatcher Santa Teresa is 9.99 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $134, and it's located at C. Cóbano Dreamcatcher Santa Teresa. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a child pool, free parking, and horse riding which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: La Fortuna, Tamarindo, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, and Santa Teresa.

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 Malpais?

Malpais Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$107

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Malpais. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Malpais based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $107. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Malpais.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $97
  • 3-star hotels: $117


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