The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ponta do Sol

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Ponta do Sol

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

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

1905 Zino's Palace

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $223 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ponta do Sol
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Palacete do Lugar de Baixo, VE3 10, 1905 Zino's Palace has great rooms from $223 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. 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
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


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Enotel Sunset Bay

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Enotel Sunset Bay which has nice rooms starting at $185. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Avenida 1 de Maio. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, laundry services, a game room, a child pool, and an indoor pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 km from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $258 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ponta do Sol
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $258. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Quinta da Rochinha nº6. You'll also find child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, 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
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Ocean Cliff

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $560 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $560, Ocean Cliff, at Estrada Da Quebrada N- 104 provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 9.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, a game room, free parking, a pool table, and a heated pool. It's located just 2.5 km from the city center, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Villa Alto Boutique Hotel

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ponta do Sol
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $98 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Lombo de Sao Joao, 130. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, free parking, and a pool table, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.8 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Vivenda Por do Sol

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $237 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Vivenda Por do Sol is 9.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $237, and it's located at Estrada Regional 222 Entrada 157 Casa 2. We also love the family rooms, a private pool, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, 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
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Funchal, Porto Santo, Estreito da Calheta, Caniço, and Santa Cruz.

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

Ponta do Sol Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$260

Travelers to Ponta do Sol, Portugal 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 $260. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ponta do Sol.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $307
  • 3-star hotels: $168


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