The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Malpais

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Malpais

If it's your first trip to Malpais 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 Malpais. 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 Malpais. 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 Malpais 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 Malpais 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 Malpais for your first trip!

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

Hotel Vista de Olas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Malpais
  • Beach

Located at Vista de Olas Dr#1, Hotel Vista de Olas has great rooms from $142 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.80 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, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and a free breakfast at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Indigo Yoga Surf Resort

2-star Resort with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Indigo Yoga Surf Resort which has nice rooms starting at $112. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2 km sur de el cruze de playa caarmen. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Pachamama Tropical Garden Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Pachamama Tropical Garden Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $58. We loved that is has room service, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Mal Pais 50 meters from Beach Playa Mar Azul. You'll also find child care, a game room, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Ritmo Tropical

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Malpais
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $73, Hotel Ritmo Tropical, at 100 metros sur del cruce entre Mal Pais y Santa teresa provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.26 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, free parking, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning. It's located just 2.5 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Manala Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Manala Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $184 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 800mts north soccer field Santa Teresa Beach-Cobano Puntarenas - Costa Rica - Puntarenas. Furthermore, it also offers horse riding, car rentals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and fishing, 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator


Vista Naranja Ocean View House

Guest House with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Malpais
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Vista Naranja Ocean View House is 9.00 out of 10. This place has room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $83, and it's located at Del cruce 800 sur y 600 este. We also love the laundry services, a spa, free parking, horse riding, and car rentals which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.2 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Monteverde, Jacó, Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, and Sámara.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Malpais, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Malpais or Best Hotels for One Night in Malpais.


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

Malpais Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$109

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Malpais, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $109. 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 Malpais.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $133
  • 2-star hotels: $84


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