The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Spain

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Spain

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If it's your first trip to Spain for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Spain. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Spain. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Spain for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Spain beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Spain for your first trip!

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

Sant Joan

Palamós, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Spain
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Avenida Llibertat, 79, Sant Joan has great rooms from $136 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.40 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 parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and city views at this relaxing hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


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Casa Maca

Ibiza, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $710 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Casa Maca which has nice rooms starting at $710. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Can Palau De Dalt. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and city views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Son Bauló

Santa Margalida, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Son Bauló to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $126. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Ronda Del Torrente 8. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Y Apartamentos Des Puig

Deia, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $247 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Spain
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $247, Hotel Y Apartamentos Des Puig, at Carrer d'es Puig, 4 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Hostal Palomares

Salobreña, Spain
Guest house with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Hostal Palomares has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers skiing, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $80 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Fabrica Nueva, 44. Furthermore, it also offers parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. 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
  • Skiing
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Faustino Gran Relais & Chateaux

Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $500 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Spain
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Faustino Gran Relais & Chateaux is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $500, and it's located at Calle Sa Muradeta 22. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and rooms with kitchens 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 an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Elke Spa Hotel

Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Spain
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Elke Spa Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $165. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Rambla del Portalet, 8. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Complejo Rural Sol de Taberno

Taberno, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Spain
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Complejo Rural Sol de Taberno offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $77 (before taxes). It's located at Capellanías, 8 and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Gran Hotel Soller

Soller, Spain
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at Carrer de Romaguera, 18, Gran Hotel Soller has great rooms from $233 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, 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. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Dreams Jardin Tropical Resort & Spa

Adeje, Spain
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Dreams Jardin Tropical Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $217. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Calle Gran Bretana , Costa Adeje. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


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


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

Spain Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$159

After analyzing 7833 first time trip hotels in Spain, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $159. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Spain.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $365
  • 4-star hotels: $175
  • 3-star hotels: $139
  • 2-star hotels: $104


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