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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ribeira Grande

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Ribeira Grande

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

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $393 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Located at Estrada Regional 1, 1º Morro de Baixo, Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort has great rooms from $393 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
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Vila Laura

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ribeira Grande
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Vila Laura which has nice rooms starting at $61. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Avenida Joaquim Maria Cabral n19 - Ribeirinha. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
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Quinta Minuvida

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Quinta Minuvida to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $124. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Rua de Sao Joao, 48. You'll also find snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 6.1 km from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Canto 30 e um

Guest House with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ribeira Grande
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $43, Canto 30 e um, at Rua East Providence 31 provides scuba diving, snorkeling, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and child care. 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 golf, city views, bowling, free parking, and horse riding. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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A Casa del Rei

Guest House with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A Casa del Rei has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, city views, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $56 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Rua Goncalo Bezerra, n 5. Furthermore, it also offers car rentals, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 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
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Pico do Refugio - Casas de Campo

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ribeira Grande
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Pico do Refugio - Casas de Campo is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, hiking, and mountain views. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $89, and it's located at Roda do Pico 5. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, free parking, and horse riding which are great for visitors. And since it's just 6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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A Casa da Cascata

Guest House with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A cool place is A Casa da Cascata because it has great rooms that start at $50. It has room service, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and city views, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Largo Gaspar Frutuoso 33. Only 0.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry facilities, family rooms, a microwave, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Casa das Calhetas

Guest House with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Beach
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Casa das Calhetas offers snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, a free breakfast, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $136 (before taxes). It's located at Travessa do Mordado nº2 and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers fishing, air-conditioning, and private parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.7 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, and Furnas.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Ribeira Grande, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Ribeira Grande, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ribeira Grande, Best Hotels for One Week in Ribeira Grande, Best Hotels for One Night in Ribeira Grande, or Best Business Hotels in Ribeira Grande.


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

Ribeira Grande Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$119

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Ribeira Grande. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Ribeira Grande based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $119. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ribeira Grande.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $241
  • 3-star hotels: $91
  • 2-star hotels: $53


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