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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
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Premium Room (Superior Level) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Air-conditioning

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Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • Place, Hospital México
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬
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Premium Room (Superior Level)

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Suite (Level)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

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

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Superior Room

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

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About this property

Barceló San José

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 close to National Stadium of Costa Rica. 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.

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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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
  • In-room 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 (91 centimetre high)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must contact this property at least 36 hours prior to arrival to arrange airport shuttle pickup.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 fire extinguisher, 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.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • 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.
  • 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. 1387 out of 2086 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 2086 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 2086 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 2086 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 2086 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sau Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, friendly and helpful staff. Great restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was excellent and family-friendly. Pool and grounds were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Poonam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the pool and hammocks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janardhana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful in providing tips on local places and restaurants. Rooms are clean and close to mall and restaurants. Restaurant, swimming pool, gift store and many more facilities within the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a very nice pool, with beach chairs, hammocks, and shade area for reading etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous, hotel clean, and room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean as were the pool and lobby area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huanzhen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel ,lots of options for both dinner and breakfast but the food tasted so so
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Helpful staff Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Niket

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good hotel. Old property but still good to stay. Breakfast buffet is good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just the great room for th time spent in Costa Rica
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice place and a great value. Clean, friendly helpful staff, good food, nice pool, lovely grounds. Would stay there again and recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like home
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean room, and good value for cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The transfer from the airport was great. The breakfast was plentiful with lots of selections. Would book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and courteous staff, good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, great amenities, cleanliness, the staff were kind and courteous, helpful. Restaurants in the hotel were good. Overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at this hotel. I always stay at this hotel, when I am in San Jose. The people who work there are always fabulous. The hotel itself is marvelous. The linens & bedding are wonderful. The shuttle service is excellent. The breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Domenica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff , clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well manicured grounds, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable. Room was very clean. The staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026