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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Cruz Huatulco

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Santa Cruz Huatulco

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

Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Santa Cruz Huatulco
  • Beach
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Located at Benito Juarez 4 Bahia de Tangolunda, Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa has great rooms from $233 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, mountain views, and child care at this relaxing hotel. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Villa Blanca Huatulco

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (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 Villa Blanca Huatulco which has nice rooms starting at $71. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bahia De Chahue Boulevard Benito Juarez. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, hiking, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 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
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Princess Mayev

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Santa Cruz Huatulco
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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We found Princess Mayev to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $97. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and mountain views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Paseo Punta Santa Cruz, Manzana 1 lote 4. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, city views, and a child pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Binniguenda Huatulco

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
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With terrific rooms from $127, Binniguenda Huatulco, at Boulevard Santa Cruz, 201 provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, a game room, and a child pool. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Casa Danna Huatulco

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $62 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Santa Cruz Huatulco
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Casa Danna Huatulco has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and city views. The great rooms here start at $62 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Boulevard Benito Juarez, Manzana 2 Lote 6, Sector P Sin Numero. Furthermore, it also offers a child pool, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Family rooms
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Camino Real Zaashila Huatulco

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Camino Real Zaashila Huatulco is 8.70 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 $154, and it's located at Boulevard Benito Juárez No. 5 Bahía de Tangolunda. We also love the a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
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Barcelo Huatulco

4-star Resort with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
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A cool place is Barcelo Huatulco because it has great rooms that start at $151. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Paseo Benito Juarez S/N. Only 5.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and child care at this convenient hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Villas Fasol Huatulco

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Santa Cruz Huatulco
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Villas Fasol Huatulco offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $189 (before taxes). It's located at Manzana 7 Lote 8 Residencial Conejos and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.8 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Infinity pool
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Hotel Castillo Huatulco

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at Boulevard De Santa Cruz 303, Hotel Castillo Huatulco has great rooms from $72 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, city views, a child pool, free parking, and a pool table which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. 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
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
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Best Western Posada Chahue

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Santa Cruz Huatulco
  • 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 Best Western Posada Chahue which has nice rooms starting at $60. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Mixie Y Mixteco. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers child care, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, a child pool, and an indoor pool. It's located just 1.8 km from the city center, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. 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
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Mazunte and Zipolite.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Cruz Huatulco, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz Huatulco, Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz Huatulco, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz Huatulco, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santa Cruz Huatulco, Best Hotels for One Week in Santa Cruz Huatulco, Best Hotels for One Night in Santa Cruz Huatulco, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Santa Cruz Huatulco.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Santa Cruz Huatulco?

Santa Cruz Huatulco Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$84

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Santa Cruz Huatulco. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Santa Cruz Huatulco based on data from 39 hotels is an affordable $84. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Santa Cruz Huatulco.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $210
  • 4-star hotels: $122
  • 3-star hotels: $76
  • 2-star hotels: $53


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