The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in San Juan

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to San Juan

San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico

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

San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

4-star Resort with prices starting at $328 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach

Located at 1309 Av Ashford, San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has great rooms from $328 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, parking, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $248 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to San Juan
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino which has nice rooms starting at $248. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 Convention Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 km from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Infinity pool


Hotel Miramar San Juan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (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

We found Hotel Miramar San Juan to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $171. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 606 Ponce De Leon Avenue. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, parking, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.5 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Numero 1 Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $194, Numero 1 Guest House, at Calle Santa Ana 1 provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, child care, pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, and horse riding. It's located just 5.5 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. 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
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


The Dreamcatcher

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to San Juan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The Dreamcatcher has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, snorkeling, hiking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $157 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2009 Calle Espana. Furthermore, it also offers a game room, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.7 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


DoubleTree by Hilton San Juan

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of DoubleTree by Hilton San Juan 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 $175, and it's located at 105 De Diego. We also love the a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, 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
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in San Juan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $183. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 100 Brumbaugh Street. Only 0.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $310 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $310 (before taxes). It's located at 1077 Ashford Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.4 km from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


AC Hotel by Marriott San Juan Condado

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to San Juan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 1369 Ashford Avenue, AC Hotel by Marriott San Juan Condado has great rooms from $225 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, a spa, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.6 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Hotel El Convento San Juan

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $208 (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
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hotel El Convento San Juan which has nice rooms starting at $208. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 100 Cristo Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers parking, child care, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 1.3 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


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

San Juan Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$200

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to San Juan, 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 San Juan, Puerto Rico based on data from 13 hotels is an affordable $200. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Juan.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $240
  • 3-star hotels: $155


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