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Barceló San José

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

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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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Premium Room (Superior Level)

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

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Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(121 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
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(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 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 scrubs, facials or body wraps 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 overall comfort, cleanliness 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 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
  • 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
  • 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. 1121 out of 1695 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1695 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1695 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1695 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1695 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

Kaneisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

ADIANIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Some of the staff were nice, most were not knowledgeable at all. I had VIP service which was mentioned when I inquired about 3 days later. The shower are flooded daily including the toilet. I checked out 2 days early because of the condition of the room and they refused to give me a refund. There’s nothing to do in the area. Everything is so far. Traffic is ridiculous. Will never return to that place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mazharul, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
During the check in process, the
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Luis, San Antonio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WIFI
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, service, food and the most beautiful people. One thing that really annoyed me, every time your phone is unused for more than 10 minutes, you have to re-enter the WiFi code, as well as with your laptop
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathia

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soo yeon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants were very good. Didn’t get a chance to see the pool area. The loud music that lasted at least to 3:00 in the morning was the biggest drawback of this hotel. Make sure to call early for the shuttle to the airport. It was full at 6 am so we had to take the shuttle at 5 am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Lov
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Beware this hotel if you arrive at night…we chose this hotel because we were arriving at night and they offered a shuttle service. We thought since we’d be traveling all day to get to Costa Rica we would stay near the airport the night of our arrival and liked the idea of not having to worry about getting to our hotel. Our flight was slightly delayed but, I wasn’t concerned since I assumed that’s why we supply our flight information. We came out 25-30 minutes past original time(because the flight was delayed). We asked around about the shuttle at the pick up spot and were told to where to wait. After 10-15 minutes we started asking for help…we were tired from traveling all day and had two kids with. We had two different people call the hotel for us because we couldn’t figure out how to call at first. They both called and one of them even had the personal cell number of one of Barcelo’s drivers so she tried him as well. We also figured out how to call and also tried calling. We literally spent 20 minutes on hold and no one ever picked up any of the three callers. We should have immediately taken a taxi. But, since there’s a warning you’ll be charged if you don’t show up for a scheduled shuttle we were really trying to get a hold of the hotel we’d arranged transportation with. After 35-40 mins we took a taxi. At check in when I explained about being stranded he told me to speak to the manager Kenia the next morning to reimbursed the $25. She said she would ‘get back to me’
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel but very classy. VIP is on the premium level and is definitely worth the upgrade. I stay here a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Work
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ENOC FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great place to stay. Only thing that would make it better is if the bar could be a little more lively. But, yes clean and great staff
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Very happy with stay. Would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joycelyn De La Cerna

Liked: Amenities
Great property just noisy with construction right now
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Edgard, Tamarac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everybody at the hotel was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, great view, comfortable bed! It was our engagement celebration (& a business trip) & the staff sent up chocolate & gold covered strawberries our first night with champagne!!! Juan at check in was great- in fact all staff were so courteous & nice. We will def be back & recommend :) Thank you Hotel Barceló for a great quick trip!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fabio Maurice

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025