The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Antigua Guatemala

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Antigua Guatemala

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If it's your first trip to Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala. 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 Antigua Guatemala. 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 Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala for your first trip!

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

Porta Hotel Antigua

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Antigua Guatemala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 8va Calle Poniente No1, Porta Hotel Antigua has great rooms from $181 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, a child pool, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


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Hotel Palacio De Dona Beatriz

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (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

A great place to stay is Hotel Palacio De Dona Beatriz which has nice rooms starting at $107. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Calle de Los Duelos Con Calle de Las Beatas Indias, Residencial Las Gravileas Codigo en Garita 5043 (Next to Centro Gerencial Marquez de Rubio). This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


El Convento Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $243 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found El Convento Boutique Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $243. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2a Avenida Norte No 11. You'll also find a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Museo Spa Casa Santo Domingo

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Antigua Guatemala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $169, Hotel Museo Spa Casa Santo Domingo, at 3a Calle Oriente No 28 A provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Meson Panza Verde

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Meson Panza Verde has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $158 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 5 Avenida Sur No 19. Furthermore, it also offers a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, a tour desk, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

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


Casa Encantada

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Antigua Guatemala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Casa Encantada is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $149, and it's located at 9a Calle Poniente Esquina #1. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Meson de Maria

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Meson de Maria because it has great rooms that start at $79. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and city views, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3a. Calle Poniente #8. Only 0.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a hot tub, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and a 24-hour desk 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
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms


Villa Las Mil Flores

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $289 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Antigua Guatemala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Villa Las Mil Flores offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $289 (before taxes). It's located at 3a Calle Oriente 16A and has earned a guest rating of 9.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers city views, a hot tub, a spa, free parking, and a heated pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 km from the city center. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool


Pensativo House Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 4 Avenida Sur # 24, Pensativo House Hotel has great rooms from $185 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua which has nice rooms starting at $215. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, city views, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5 Avenida Norte No.17. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers horse riding, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Antigua, Guatemala City, Panajachel, Quetzaltenango, and Retalhuleu.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Antigua Guatemala, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Antigua Guatemala, Best Luxury Hotels in Antigua Guatemala, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Antigua Guatemala, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Antigua Guatemala, Best Hotels for One Week in Antigua Guatemala, Best Hotels for One Night in Antigua Guatemala, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Antigua Guatemala, Best Party Hotels in Antigua Guatemala, or Best Business Hotels in Antigua Guatemala.


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

Antigua Guatemala Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$106

After analyzing 54 first time trip hotels in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $106. 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 Antigua Guatemala.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $186
  • 4-star hotels: $166
  • 3-star hotels: $81
  • 2-star hotels: $54


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