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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Aerial view
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

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Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Premium Room (Superior Level)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(117 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite (Level)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Barceló San José

Suburban hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and free airport pick-up are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site.
Barceló San José offers 254 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Barceló San José. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Sabana Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and free airport pick-up service.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, facials or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Sabana Park and a few minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica
  • Free airport pick-up shuttle service
Barceló San José offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 17 meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the business-friendly Barceló San José. A free shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free (available 24 hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
Barceló San José has 3 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact this property at least 36 hours prior to arrival to arrange airport shuttle pickup.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Barceló San José

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 19 for adults and from USD 19 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Barceló San José offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Barceló San José Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1067 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1615 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reymundo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Erica

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
No information given to us upon check in not even how to use the elevator with the key. Nothing about dining was mentioned. The buffet was expensive with few options (omelette lady was awesome) room service reluctant to give coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lillie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Almost there to five star

Barcelo San Jose is a beautiful hotel we stayed for a total of eight days. Walking around the hotel is an amazing sight to see even with the steep hills down to the tennis court (one was locked). They changed our room to the front of the building right above the main entrance and near the highway which we thought was weired because they had plenty of empty room when we arrived. The hotel isnt near anything so you'll nees to get a car or driver. The staff while professional needs a lot of help, when asking for simple things, even going the extra mile to translate using my phone they seemed to act as if they'd never seen certain type of people in there hotel. Maybe because I was American but i noticed they would at least try with other people. They offered a service and whenI went to enquire I was swarmed by five employees. Each confused as to why I was there as if I walked off the street. When ordering food it would either take two hours for room service and it would be wrong. We went to the breakfast downstairs and couldn't get just a simple request on how we wanted our eggs made but watched as other people who spoke English get what they wanted and lunch by the pool the food was pretty decent but I would not get the burger. Then while taking a shower the tube burst sprayingnwater everywhere. Thankfully they arrived quickly to fix it.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the absolute worst property I’ve ever stayed at. The food was poor outside of breakfast. The staff wasn’t helpful, the pool was dirty the restaurant staff didn’t change gloves or anything. The area was run down and the staff couldn’t even help us with getting any activities even though they had a tour and activity desk. Will not recommend this to anyone. We had to go out and rent a vehicle to go out and find things to do. Absolute waste of money on that Hotel. We not go back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will be back

I loved this hotel. The buffet was amazing. The others hotels we visited during our trip paled in comparison
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
El servicio muy bueno todo muy limpio, las condiciones del hotel están bien pero en mi baño cada ves que uno tomaba una ducha salía agua por todas partes, el desayuno no era bueno había mucho pero nada era bueno mucha de la comida no era fresca.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stately

Stately hotel with some age. Service is great especially for vip suites. Mattresses are old but clean. Always a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jatna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good experience, i will come back, very Coformtable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel es excelente. Muy bien equipado
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Bismarck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Over priced - accommodations were fine

Hotel was fine, the only restaurant that was open was the bar, the food was subpar. The hotel was overpriced for what it was. Bathroom was very outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe I enjoyed it very much
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool area. Clean. Staff are friendly and efficient. Good pianist playing in the lobby .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025