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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Ana

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Santa Ana

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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Santa Ana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at 100 Oeste Y 400 Sur De La Cruz Roja, Hotel Luisiana has great rooms from $63 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Studio Hotel Boutique

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Studio Hotel Boutique which has nice rooms starting at $82. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 750 metros sur de Forum 1. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
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Hotel Alta Las Palomas

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Hotel Alta Las Palomas to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $226. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and mountain views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Alto de las Palomas. You'll also find laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.7 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Quality Hotel Real San Jose

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Santa Ana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $82, Quality Hotel Real San Jose, at Autopista Prospero Fernandez Costado Este Forum provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. 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 a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and free parking. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
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Vista Canyon Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Vista Canyon Inn has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, breakfast, and mountain views. The great rooms here start at $107 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at De la Entrada de Calle Copey,60 m Oeste, 100 m Norte. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Aloft San Jose

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Santa Ana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Aloft San Jose is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $105, and it's located at Forum 2 Business Park Lindora Radial a. We also love the breakfast, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.6 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Villa Los Candiles

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Hotel Villa Los Candiles because it has great rooms that start at $123. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at De la panaderia Musmani de Santa Ana. Only 0.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and car rentals at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Posada Nena

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Santa Ana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Posada Nena offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and golf which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $75 (before taxes). It's located at Av. 5 Entre Calle 3 y 4 and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, horse riding, and mini-golf which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 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
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: La Fortuna, San José, Monteverde, Jacó, and Alajuela.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Ana, make sure you also see Best Cheap Hotels in Santa Ana, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Santa Ana, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santa Ana, Best Hotels for One Week in Santa Ana, Best Hotels for One Night in Santa Ana, or Best Business Hotels in Santa Ana.


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

Santa Ana Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$108

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Santa Ana, Costa Rica. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Santa Ana, Costa Rica based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $108. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Santa Ana.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $130
  • 3-star hotels: $95


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