The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Pontresina

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Pontresina

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

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

Hotel Saratz Pontresina

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Pontresina
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at Via da la Statione 2, Hotel Saratz Pontresina has great rooms from $316 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and outdoor tennis at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Luxury


Grand Hotel Kronenhof

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $505 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Grand Hotel Kronenhof which has nice rooms starting at $505. Offering skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Via Maistra 130. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Hotel Walther Pontresina

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $431 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Hotel Walther Pontresina to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $431. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Via Maistra 215. You'll also find breakfast, hiking, mountain views, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Hotel Steinbock Pontresina

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $245 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Pontresina
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $245, Hotel Steinbock Pontresina, at Via Maistra 219 provides skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, parking, breakfast, hiking, and child care. It's located just 1.1 km from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Rosatsch

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Hotel Rosatsch has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $212 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Via Maistra. Furthermore, it also offers parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Schweizerhof Pontresina

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $207 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Pontresina
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Hotel Schweizerhof Pontresina is 8.20 out of 10. This place has skiing, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $207, and it's located at Via Maistra. We also love the parking, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Allegra

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $224 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Hotel Allegra because it has great rooms that start at $224. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Via Maistra 171. Only 0.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love breakfast, hiking, mountain views, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool


Gasthaus & Hotel Berninahaus

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $278 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Pontresina
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Gasthaus & Hotel Berninahaus offers skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $278 (before taxes). It's located at Bernina Suot 3 and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.7 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Hotel Morteratsch

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Morteratsch 4, Hotel Morteratsch has great rooms from $156 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a restaurant, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 5.3 km from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Hotel Palu Pontresina

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hotel Palu Pontresina which has nice rooms starting at $226. Offering skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Via Bernina. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers breakfast, hiking, mountain views, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 1.7 km from the city center, 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
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Livigno, Lech am Arlberg, Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Ischgl, and Bergamo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Pontresina, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Pontresina, Best Cheap Hotels in Pontresina, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Pontresina, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Pontresina, Best Hotels for One Week in Pontresina, Best Hotels for One Night in Pontresina, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Pontresina, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Pontresina.


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

Pontresina Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$262

After analyzing 16 first time trip hotels in Pontresina, Switzerland, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $262. 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 Pontresina.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $505
  • 4-star hotels: $374
  • 3-star hotels: $233
  • 2-star hotels: $156


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