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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in San Juan del Sur

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to San Juan del Sur

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

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

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

El Jardin

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to San Juan del Sur
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Bahia Nacascolo, El Jardin has great rooms from $64 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens at this relaxing hotel. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hacienda & Ecolodge Morgan's Rock

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $557 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Hacienda & Ecolodge Morgan's Rock which has nice rooms starting at $557. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Playa Ocotal, 12 kilometers north of San Juan del Sur. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, hiking, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.5 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
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Villas de Palermo Hotel and Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in San Juan del Sur
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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We found Villas de Palermo Hotel and Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $163. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Carretera. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and a spa which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.2 km from the center of town. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. 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
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel La Estacion San Juan del Sur

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $89, Hotel La Estacion San Juan del Sur, at Coastal Road, Oceanfront, PO Box 505 provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers city views, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and fishing. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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El Mirador Ecologico Ometepe

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to San Juan del Sur
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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El Mirador Ecologico Ometepe has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, free parking, bicycle rental, and a tour desk. The great rooms here start at $58 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Altagracia. Furthermore, it also offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, balconies, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 45.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
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Hotel Alcazar San Juan del Sur

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (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.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Hotel Alcazar San Juan del Sur is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $129, and it's located at Zona Central. We also love the child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Granada, Playa Hermosa, Liberia, and Panamá.

For more terrific hotel ideas in San Juan del Sur, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Night in San Juan del Sur.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in San Juan del Sur?

San Juan del Sur Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$177

Travelers to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua 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 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $177. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Juan del Sur.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $218
  • 2-star hotels: $94


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