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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Carolina

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Carolina

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

Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $260 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Located at 7012 Boca de Cangrejos Avenue, Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort has great rooms from $260 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 8.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this relaxing hotel. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
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  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino which has nice rooms starting at $216. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 8000 Tartak Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.5 km from the city center. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax. 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Royal Sonesta San Juan

4-star Resort with prices starting at $366 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Carolina
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Royal Sonesta San Juan to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $366. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5961 Isla Verde Avenue. You'll also find a bar, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 9.5 km from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $367 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $367, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, at 6063 Isla Verde Avenue provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, outdoor tennis, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It's located just 9.6 km from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $204 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Carolina
  • 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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Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $204 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 6530 Isla Verde Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 9.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $195, and it's located at 4820 Isla Verde Avenue. We also love the a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and city views which are great for visitors. And since it's just 10.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. 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
  • Parking
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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La Playita Carolina

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $211 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Carolina
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
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A cool place is La Playita Carolina because it has great rooms that start at $211. It has a restaurant, a bar, parking, a free breakfast, and a multi-lingual staff, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at # 6 Amapola St. Isla Verde. Only 9.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and wedding services 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
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
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Hotel Villa del Sol

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (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.
  • Beach
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Hotel Villa del Sol offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, parking, and rooms with kitchenettes which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $116 (before taxes). It's located at Calle Rosa #4, Isla Verde and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers car rentals, a beauty salon, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.4 km from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Beach Club Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • 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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Located at Carretera 187 Km 5.2, The Beach Club Guest House has great rooms from $183 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and free parking. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find horse riding, laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, and air-conditioning which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 8.9 km from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in San Juan.

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


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

Carolina Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$235

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Carolina, Puerto Rico. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Carolina, Puerto Rico based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $235. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Carolina.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $367
  • 4-star hotels: $313
  • 3-star hotels: $188


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