The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Puerto Carrillo

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Puerto Carrillo

If it's your first trip to Puerto Carrillo 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 Puerto Carrillo. 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 Puerto Carrillo. 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 Puerto Carrillo 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 Puerto Carrillo 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 Puerto Carrillo for your first trip!

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

The Hideaway Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (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.
  • Beach

Located at Carretera Carrillo, a los 5 km a la derecha fruente de la torre de ICE, The Hideaway Hotel has great rooms from $97 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this relaxing hotel. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Hacienda del Mar

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Puerto Carrillo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Hotel Hacienda del Mar which has nice rooms starting at $88. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Playa Carrillo, Guanacasta. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and a free breakfast which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Hotel Leyenda

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Hotel Leyenda to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $133. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.08 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Playa Carrillo. You'll also find a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.8 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.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Nammbu Beach Front Bungalows

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Puerto Carrillo
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $147, Nammbu Beach Front Bungalows, at Playa Carrillo provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $119 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Calle principal hacia Playa Carrillo. Furthermore, it also offers mountain views, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Cabinas El Colibri

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Cabinas El Colibri is 9.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $79, and it's located at 50 meters Este de la Iglesia de Puerto Carrillo, Hojancha, Guanacaste. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.1 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. 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


La Jungla Puerto Carrillo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Puerto Carrillo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A cool place is La Jungla Puerto Carrillo because it has great rooms that start at $49. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 75 mts norte plaza de futbol Playa Carrillo. Only 0.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, and an indoor pool at this convenient hotel. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Papagayo Golden Palms Suites & Villas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach

Papagayo Golden Palms Suites & Villas offers laundry facilities and air-conditioning which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $128 (before taxes). It's located at Playa Chorotega and has earned a guest rating of 8.29/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities


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

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


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

Puerto Carrillo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$105

After analyzing 8 first time trip hotels in Puerto Carrillo, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $105. 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 Puerto Carrillo.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $133
  • 3-star hotels: $105
  • 2-star hotels: $79


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