The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Peru

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Peru

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

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

Punta Sal Suites and Bungalows, Curio Collection by Hilton

Punta Sal, Peru
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Carretera Sullana Tumbes Km 173, Punta Sal Suites and Bungalows, Curio Collection by Hilton has great rooms from $120 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground


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Casa Safran Vichayito

Los Organos, Peru
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Peru
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Casa Safran Vichayito which has nice rooms starting at $106. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Ruta a Vichayito. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, child care, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


JW Marriott Hotel Lima

Lima, Lima Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $286 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found JW Marriott Hotel Lima to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $286. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Malecon De La Reserva 615. You'll also find parking, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Las Dunas

Ica, Peru
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $163, Las Dunas, at Avenida La Angostura 400 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a game room. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

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


Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon

Yanque, Peru
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $658 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Peru
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $658 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Parque Curiña Desvio Carretera Yanq. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, free parking, and horse riding, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Valle Del Sol

Yucay, Peru
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $34 (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.

The great guest rating of Valle Del Sol is 9.50 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $34, and it's located at Jiron Chocco con Espinar Yucay. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Posada El Castillo

Arequipa, Peru
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Peru
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Posada El Castillo because it has great rooms that start at $76. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Pasaje Campos 105. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love city views, a game room, free parking, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities 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
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado

Urubamba, Peru
5-star Resort with prices starting at $379 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $379 (before taxes). It's located at Avenida Ferrocarril , Valle Sagrado and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a game room, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. 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
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


La Hacienda Bahia Paracas

Paracas, Peru
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Peru
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Urbanizacion Santo Domingo Lote 25, La Hacienda Bahia Paracas has great rooms from $186 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find child care, a hot tub, a game room, a spa, and free parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Manish Hotel Ecológico

Pucallpa, Peru
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $54 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Manish Hotel Ecológico which has nice rooms starting at $54. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Av. Centenario km. 4.800. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a game room, a spa, and a child pool. It's located just a short distance 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
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


For more terrific hotel ideas in Peru, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Peru, Best Luxury Hotels in Peru, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Peru, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Peru, Best Hotels for One Week in Peru, Best Hotels for One Night in Peru, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Peru, Best Adults Only Hotels in Peru, Best Party Hotels in Peru, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Peru, or Best Business Hotels in Peru.


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

Peru Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$78

Travelers to Peru 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 867 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $78. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Peru.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $259
  • 4-star hotels: $106
  • 3-star hotels: $65
  • 2-star hotels: $42


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