The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cres

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Cres

If it's your first trip to Cres, Croatia 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 Cres. 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 Cres. 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 Cres 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 Cres 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 Cres for your first trip!

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

Villa Lavanda

Guest house with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Melin I/13, Villa Lavanda has great rooms from $161 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Hotel Kimen - Annex

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $188 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cres

A great place to stay is Hotel Kimen - Annex which has nice rooms starting at $188. Offering a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Ulica Mate Solisa 5. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, family rooms, tennis, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

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


Soba Cres

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Soba Cres to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $63. We loved that is has scuba diving, snorkeling, free parking, a pool table, and mini-golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Turion 6. You'll also find bicycle rental, family rooms, tennis, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.1 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Guesthouse Romana

Guest house with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cres
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $69, Guesthouse Romana, at Ribarska 38 provides a restaurant, parking, rooms with kitchens, city views, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and balconies. It's located just 0.3 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
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Family house in the old center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Family house in the old center has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10, and offers a water park, hiking, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $134 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Kovacine 7. Furthermore, it also offers bicycle rental, tennis, air-conditioning, canoeing, and diving, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis


Sobe Mamalu

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $67 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • 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 Sobe Mamalu is 9.20 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and balconies. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $67, and it's located at Valun 13a. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 7.2 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Zadar, Rovinj, Poreč, Trieste, and Opatija.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Zadar, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Zadar, Best Luxury Hotels in Zadar, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Zadar, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Zadar, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Zadar, Best Hotels for One Week in Zadar, Best Hotels for One Night in Zadar, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Zadar, Best Adults Only Hotels in Zadar, Best Party Hotels in Zadar, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Zadar, or Best Business Hotels in Zadar.


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

Cres Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$114

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Cres, Croatia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $114. 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 Cres.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $114


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