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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cabo San Lucas

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Cabo San Lucas

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

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

Esperanza, Auberge Collection

5-star Resort with prices starting at $801 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cabo San Lucas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at Carretera Transpeninsular Km 7, Esperanza, Auberge Collection has great rooms from $801 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.99 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 6.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Los Patios Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Los Patios Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $80. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Carretera Transpeninsular Km 4. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Tesoro Los Cabos

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (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.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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We found Tesoro Los Cabos to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $87. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Blvd. Marina Lote 9 y 10. You'll also find a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind. 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
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $767 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $767, Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection, at Carretera Transpeninsular Km 15 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 13.3 km from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Kids' club
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Medano Hotel and Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (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 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Medano Hotel and 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 $128 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Camino Real esq. Paseo del Pescador. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Montage Los Cabos

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $847 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • 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 $847, and it's located at Carretera Transpeninsular Km 12.5 Int. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just 10.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $331 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $331. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at KM 0.5 Camino Viejo a San Jose. Only 1.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this convenient hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $426 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your 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.
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Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $426 (before taxes). It's located at Camino Viejo a San José Km 0.5, Col. El Médano and has earned a guest rating of 9.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a kitchen, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Solmar Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Located at Avenida Solmar #1, Solmar Resort has great rooms from $93 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.9 km from the center of town. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $162 (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.
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A great place to stay is Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $162. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Av. Del Pescador SN, Col. El Medano. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just 0.8 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
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: San José del Cabo and Todos Santos.

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


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

Cabo San Lucas Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$305

Travelers to Cabo San Lucas 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 43 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $305. 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: $503
  • 4-star hotels: $236
  • 3-star hotels: $119
  • 2-star hotels: $79


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