The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Puerto Plata

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

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Puerto Plata? 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 Puerto Plata, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata, 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 Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata for first time visitors.

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

Senator Puerto Plata Spa Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at Bahia de Maimon, Senator Puerto Plata Spa Resort has great rooms from $141 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 9.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and outdoor tennis at this relaxing hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis


Casa Colonial Beach & Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $303 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Puerto Plata
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Casa Colonial Beach & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $303. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Playa Dorada. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, golf, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.8 km from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


VH - Gran Ventana Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $102 (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.
  • Beach

We found VH - Gran Ventana Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $102. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Playa Dorada. You'll also find a bar, breakfast, child care, golf, and a free breakfast which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5.5 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Blue JackTar

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $120, Blue JackTar, at Playa Dorada Complex provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and free parking. It's located just 4.7 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Iberostar Costa Dorada

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Puerto Plata
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach

Iberostar Costa Dorada has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $145 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Carretera Luperon Km 2.5. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, breakfast, outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchens, and child care, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Sosúa, Santiago de los Caballeros, and Cabarete.

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


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

Puerto Plata Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$162

Travelers to Puerto Plata 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 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $162. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Puerto Plata.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $196
  • 4-star hotels: $111


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