The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bali, Crete

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Bali, Crete

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

Nostos Beach Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Bali, Nostos Beach Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $81 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.00 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 a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views at this relaxing hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Bali Star Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bali, Crete
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Bali Star Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $88. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bali. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Bali Blue Bay

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Bali Blue Bay to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $121. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Bali. You'll also find hiking, a hot tub, free parking, family rooms, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 km from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Troulis Apart-Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $43, Troulis Apart-Hotel, at Bali-Rethymno provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, free parking, and family rooms. It's located just 0 km from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Ormos Atalia

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $35 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bali, Crete
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

Ormos Atalia has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers room service, a water park, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $35 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Geropotamou Bali - Rethymnon. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, a spa and wellness center, free parking, and a pool table, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 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! 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
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Zoe Hotel Bali

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (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.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Zoe Hotel Bali is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a bar, free parking, car rentals, and air-conditioning. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $46, and it's located at Balli. We also love the a refrigerator, an airport shuttle, and balconies which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, 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
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Chania, Rethymno, Hersonissos, Mália, and Agia Galini.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bali, Crete, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Bali, Crete, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bali, Crete, Best Hotels for One Week in Bali, Crete, or Best Hotels for One Night in Bali, Crete.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bali, Crete?

Bali, Crete Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$69

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Bali, Crete. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Bali, Crete based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $69. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bali, Crete.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $81
  • 3-star hotels: $81
  • 2-star hotels: $45


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