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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Nuevo Vallarta

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Nuevo Vallarta

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

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

5-star Resort with prices starting at $873 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Nuevo Vallarta
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Av. Cocoteros, 98 Sur, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has great rooms from $873 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
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  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Ocean Breeze Nuevo Vallarta

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (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.
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A great place to stay is Ocean Breeze Nuevo Vallarta which has nice rooms starting at $143. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Av. Paseo de Las Moras , Nuevo Vallarta. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a game room, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. 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
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Paradise Village Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Nuevo Vallarta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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We found Paradise Village Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $120. 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 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Paseo De Los Cocoteros 001. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, golf, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.9 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Villa Del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $195, Villa Del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort & Spa, at Paseo Cocoteros 750 Sur, Flamingos provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a kitchen, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 5.3 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $258 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Nuevo Vallarta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $258 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Av de Los Cocoteros - Lote 2. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. 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
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa Riviera Nayarit

4-star Resort with prices starting at $243 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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The great guest rating of Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa Riviera Nayarit is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $243, and it's located at Paseo Cocoteros 750 Sur Flamingos. We also love the rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Marival Emotions Resort & Suites Riviera Nayarit by Mercure

4-star Resort with prices starting at $287 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Marival Emotions Resort & Suites Riviera Nayarit by Mercure because it has great rooms that start at $287. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Blvd. Paseo Cocoteros. Only 2.2 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this convenient hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
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Unico 20 105

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $452 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Nuevo Vallarta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Unico 20 105 offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $452 (before taxes). It's located at Paseo de los Cocoteros no.19 Villa 8. Fracc. Náutico Turístico Nuevo Vallarta. And has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, golf, a hot tub, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Marival Distinct All-Suites & World Spa Handwritten Collection

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $413 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Paseo de Los Cocoteros 53, Marival Distinct All-Suites & World Spa Handwritten Collection has great rooms from $413 (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. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.2 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Riu Vallarta Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Nuevo Vallarta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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A great place to stay is Riu Vallarta Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $203. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Av de Los Cocoteros. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, a spa, a child pool, and a pool table. It's located just 4 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
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita, Punta de Mita, and San Francisco.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Nuevo Vallarta?

Nuevo Vallarta Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$265

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Nuevo Vallarta. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Nuevo Vallarta based on data from 13 hotels is an affordable $265. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Nuevo Vallarta.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $499
  • 4-star hotels: $198
  • 3-star hotels: $116


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