The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Turrialba

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Turrialba

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Turrialba, Costa Rica? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Turrialba, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Turrialba to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Turrialba, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Turrialba for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Turrialba for first time visitors.

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

Hotel Casa Turire

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

Located at 8.5 km From Turrialba, Lake Angostura, Hotel Casa Turire has great rooms from $111 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, a hot tub, a game room, a spa, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


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Spanish by The River - Turrialba

Hostel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Turrialba
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Spanish by The River - Turrialba which has nice rooms starting at $28. Offering hiking, a game room, free parking, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 50 Metros de la Entrada de Chirraca. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, a 24-hour desk, and shuttle services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Casa Hacienda La Esperanza

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Casa Hacienda La Esperanza to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $142. We loved that is has a restaurant, hiking, a hot tub, a game room, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Hacienda la Esperanza 7km north from Turrialba. You'll also find horse riding, an indoor play area, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5.9 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Hotel Wagelia Turrialba

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Turrialba
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

With terrific rooms from $69, Hotel Wagelia Turrialba, at 150 Mts Oeste Parque Central provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and free parking. 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 laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a tour desk, a 24-hour desk, and massages. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Ladera Hotel

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Ladera Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, city views, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $85 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at De la Estacion de Bomberos en Turrialba, 6 Kilometros Norte, Carretera a Santa Cruz. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, balconies, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

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


Guayabo Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Turrialba
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Guayabo Lodge is 9.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $83, and it's located at Turrialba. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 9.1 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.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hostel Casa de Lis

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A cool place is Hostel Casa de Lis because it has great rooms that start at $57. It has hiking, horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Avenida 0, Next to The Ice Office/ Contiguo la Agencia de Ice. Only 0.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a tour desk, a refrigerator, an airport shuttle, balconies, and cycling at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: La Fortuna, San José, Uvita, Manuel Antonio, and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.

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 Turrialba?

Turrialba Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$82

Travelers to Turrialba, Costa Rica will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 7 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $82. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Turrialba.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $111
  • 3-star hotels: $103
  • 2-star hotels: $51


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