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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cabo San Lucas

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Cabo San Lucas

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

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

5-star Resort with prices starting at $961 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cabo San Lucas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Located at Camino Del Mar 1, Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal has great rooms from $961 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, a bar, mountain views, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
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Sirena del Mar by Vacation Club Rentals

4-star Resort with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Sirena del Mar by Vacation Club Rentals which has nice rooms starting at $168. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, 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 Carretera Transpeninsular Km 4.5 Cabo Bello. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.2 km from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Cabo Azul Resort By Diamond Resorts

4-star Resort with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cabo San Lucas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Cabo Azul Resort By Diamond Resorts to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $197. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Paseo Malecon S/N Lote 11 Fonatur. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 28.2 km from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort Golf & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $353 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $353, Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort Golf & Spa, at Carretera Todos Santos Km 120 #1, Zona Pacifico. Provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just 8.4 km from the city center, too. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $517 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cabo San Lucas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $517 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Av Solmar No 1- A Col Centro. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Fitness room
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Montage Los Cabos

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1011 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Montage Los Cabos is 9.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $1011, and it's located at CARRETERA TRANSPENINSULAR KM. 12.5 INT. BAHIA SANTA MARIA, TWIN DOLPHIN, CABO SAN LUCAS, B.C.S., C.P. 23450. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Paradisus Los Cabos All Inclusive Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $503 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Paradisus Los Cabos All Inclusive Resort because it has great rooms that start at $503. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Carretera Transpeninsular km 19.5. Only 17.9 km from the city center, travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Playa Grande Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cabo San Lucas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Playa Grande Resort offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $167 (before taxes). It's located at Ave. Playa Grande No. 1 and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 km from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Esperanza - An Auberge Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $1028 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Located at Carretera Transpeninsular Km 7, Esperanza - An Auberge Resort has great rooms from $1028 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 6.3 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hacienda Del Mar Vacation Club Cabo San Lucas

4-star Resort with prices starting at $219 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cabo San Lucas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Hacienda Del Mar Vacation Club Cabo San Lucas which has nice rooms starting at $219. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Corredor Turistico Km 11 5 Cab. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking. It's located just 8.3 km from the city center, too. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Todos Santos.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Cabo San Lucas?

Cabo San Lucas Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$285

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico based on data from 84 hotels is an affordable $285. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cabo San Lucas.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $699
  • 4-star hotels: $263
  • 3-star hotels: $93
  • 2-star hotels: $75


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