The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Puerto Viejo

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

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If it's your first trip to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica 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 Viejo. 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 Viejo. 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 Viejo 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 Viejo 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 Viejo for your first trip!

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

Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Puerto Viejo
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Cocles, Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $230 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel Banana Azul - Adults Only

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hotel Banana Azul - Adults Only which has nice rooms starting at $191. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Playa Negra. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, and car rentals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.1 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Namuwoki Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Puerto Viejo
  • Beach

We found Namuwoki Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $129. 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 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Carretera de Manzanillo 6 Km.. You'll also find a bar, breakfast, hiking, a free breakfast, and cooking classes which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5 km from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $115, Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort, at Cocles 1 5 Km al sur de puerto viejo provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It's located just 1.8 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Hotel Maritza

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Puerto Viejo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

Hotel Maritza has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $71 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 70 mts este de la terminal de buses, Hotel Maritza, Puerto Viejo de Limon, Talamanca. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, free parking, and car rentals, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Shawandha Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Shawandha Lodge is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $173, and it's located at Playa Chiquita/Carretera a Manzanillo km 10. We also love the a bar, hiking, laundry services, a free breakfast, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Hotel Bugabutik

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Hotel Bugabutik because it has great rooms that start at $135. It has an outdoor pool, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 300 m Este 350 m Sur de la Cancha de Futbol de Cocles. Only 3.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, an indoor pool, and free parking at this convenient hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Casa Conley Del Mar

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Puerto Viejo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Hotel Casa Conley Del Mar offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and city views which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $76 (before taxes). It's located at 1.5 Kilometers North of the Hone Creek Bridge in front of the Cacao Museum and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, evening entertainment, car rentals, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool


Caribe Town

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Playa Cocles, 3km south of Puerto Viejo, Caribe Town has great rooms from $149 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, cooking classes, and a spa and wellness center which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.2 km from the center of town. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Hotel La Costa de Papito

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Puerto Viejo
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Hotel La Costa de Papito which has nice rooms starting at $127. Offering a restaurant, a bar, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a pool table, evening entertainment, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. It's located just 2 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bocas del Toro and Cahuita.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Puerto Viejo, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Puerto Viejo, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Puerto Viejo, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Puerto Viejo, Best Hotels for One Week in Puerto Viejo, Best Hotels for One Night in Puerto Viejo, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Puerto Viejo, Best Party Hotels in Puerto Viejo, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Puerto Viejo, or Best Business Hotels in Puerto Viejo.


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

Puerto Viejo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$110

After analyzing 22 first time trip hotels in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $110. 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 Viejo.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $174
  • 3-star hotels: $119
  • 2-star hotels: $67


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