The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Nerja

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Nerja

If it's your first trip to Nerja, 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 Nerja. 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 Nerja. 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 Nerja 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 Nerja 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 Nerja for your first trip!

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

Hotel Nerja Princ

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at C/ Los Huertos, 46 Bis, Hotel Nerja Princ has great rooms from $100 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and breakfast at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Villa Flamenca Nerja

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Nerja
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Villa Flamenca Nerja which has nice rooms starting at $91. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at C/ Andalucia 1. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, mountain views, laundry services, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Saltwater pool


Hotel Plaza Cavana

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hotel Plaza Cavana to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $98. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Plaza Cavana, 10. You'll also find parking, hiking, mountain views, child care, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.7 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Hostal Casa Mercedes

Guest House with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Nerja
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $58, Hostal Casa Mercedes, at Maria de Waard, 18 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and mountain views. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, a free breakfast, city views, table tennis, and car rentals. It's located just 1.4 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Table tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Welcome Inn Nerja guest house Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Welcome Inn Nerja guest house Luxury Bed & Breakfast has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a bar, mountain views, child care, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $95 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Balcones de Punta Lara, 27 Urbanizacion Balcones de Punta Lara. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, city views, free parking, car rentals, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Los Arcos Nerja

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Los Arcos Nerja is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $60, and it's located at Urb. Nerja Golf Ctr. Málaga - Almería, Km. 293. We also love the a bar, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Toboso Chaparil

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Nerja
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A cool place is Hotel Toboso Chaparil because it has great rooms that start at $41. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and mountain views, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at C/ Chaparil 16. Only 1.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, city views, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental 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
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop


Hostal Avalon

Inn with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Hostal Avalon offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and mountain views which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $125 (before taxes). It's located at Punta Lara, 22 and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and kids meals which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Paraiso Del Mar

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Nerja
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Prolongacion De Carabeo, 22, Hotel Paraiso Del Mar has great rooms from $105 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a bar, parking, mountain views, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a hot tub, bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.8 km from the center of town. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Mena Plaza

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Mena Plaza which has nice rooms starting at $84. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.91 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Plaza de España Bl.2. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, city views, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 1.7 km from the city center, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Granada, Málaga, Torremolinos, and Benalmádena.

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


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

Nerja Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$71

After analyzing 31 first time trip hotels in Nerja, Spain, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $71. 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 Nerja.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $109
  • 3-star hotels: $83
  • 2-star hotels: $58


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