The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Puerto Vallarta

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

If it's your first trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 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 Puerto Vallarta. 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 Puerto Vallarta. 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 Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta for your first trip!

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

Mondavi

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Puerto Vallarta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Paseo de los Corales 135, Mondavi has great rooms from $47 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and mountain views. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. 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
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $210. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Paseo La Marina Norte 435, Marina Vallarta. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.3 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel Boutique Rivera Del Rio

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Hotel Boutique Rivera Del Rio to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $72. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 104 Calle Rivera del Rio. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.6 km from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Comfort Inn Puerto Vallarta

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Puerto Vallarta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $64, Comfort Inn Puerto Vallarta, at Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascenci 3965 Fracc. Marina Vallarta provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, 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, laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, and free parking. It's located just 6 km from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Barcelo Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

4-star Resort with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Barcelo Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive has a great guest rating of 8.50 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 $119 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Zona Hotelera Sur Km 11.5 PO Box 158B. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, a bar, breakfast, outdoor tennis, and child care, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 11.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Kids' club


Hotel Mousai - Adults Only

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $524 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Puerto Vallarta
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Hotel Mousai - Adults Only is 9.40 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 $524, and it's located at Carretera a Barra de Navidad Km. 7.5. We also love the mountain views, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which are great for visitors. And since it's just 8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Breakfast in the room


Garlands Del Rio

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Garlands Del Rio because it has great rooms that start at $74. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Aquiles Serdan 359. Only 1.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, hiking, child care, pet-friendly rooms, and city views 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta

4-star Resort with prices starting at $166 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Puerto Vallarta
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $166 (before taxes). It's located at Paseo de la Marina Sur 205 and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.6 km from the city center. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Sunset Plaza Beach Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $212 (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

Located at Diego Rivera 120 Zona hotelera las Glorias, Sunset Plaza Beach Resort & Spa has great rooms from $212 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, breakfast, outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchens, and child care which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.6 km from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta

4-star Resort with prices starting at $255 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta which has nice rooms starting at $255. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Playa Las Estacas S/N, Puerto Vallarta Jalisco. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, hiking, and laundry services. It's located just 4.3 km from the city center, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Sayulita, Nuevo Vallarta, Punta de Mita, and Bucerías.

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

Puerto Vallarta Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$111

After analyzing 65 first time trip hotels in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $111. 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 Puerto Vallarta.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $285
  • 4-star hotels: $151
  • 3-star hotels: $77
  • 2-star hotels: $44


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