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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
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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
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Premium Room (Superior Level)

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

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Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 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 Suite (Level)

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

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Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

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

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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, body treatments or manicures and pedicures 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 comfy beds, cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 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.

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.
  • 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. 1172 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1774 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

Ann

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

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

8/10 Good

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, room was very noisy unable to sleep due to traffic noise
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranice

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ketia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, staff pleasant, the rooms are spacious, and enjoyed the variety of foods at the buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse Coleman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible; the property was even better than the photos; breakfast was awesome; we really enjoyed our stay at Barceló.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

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

Could have been a nice stay, but...

The hotel was beautiful to look at inside and out. Our room was nice, but unfortunately had a room with a view of the parking lot. Considering all of the lush, green plants everywhere, this was a disappointment. We only stayed 1 night as this hotel will shuttle you to the airport, even very early hours. There was some confusion as my confirmation stated I needed to set this up 36 hrs in advance. When I did this through the confirmation email on the app, I was then told to email the hotel directly. Upon doing that, I received another email stating this is done at the desk upon check in. That whole process was extremely aggravating. Not to mention the shuttle runs every 2 hrs meaning we got to the airport extremely early. We arrrived late afternoon and looked forward to a swim and a drink by the pool....only to find out the pool closed at 5pm. Who does that??? We went to the lounge (we were given 2 free drinks at check in) and ordered our 2 free drinks and then never saw our waiter again. I'm guessing he assumed we were only there for the free drinks. We decided to sit and the bar so that we can get food and mores drinks. That bartender was extremely nice and made wonderful drinks. It took another 30+ minutes to get our club sandwiches and well...they were not that good. At least the bed and shower were nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Efrain

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleg, Smithtown

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenya Latoi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Which they had more things to do around the hotel but overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caprice

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Inés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice and quiet. The vibe is super relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jedisan, kissimmee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first stop in Costa Rica, and it was phenomenal!!!! Great room, very safe! Excellent staff! Great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JHOVANA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kanghyuk

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good if you don't need customer service

The place is great, amazing view, but the customer service leaves a lot to be desired...The information on their documents say breakfast until 10:30am, but people at the restaurant say 10am, so if you were trusting the information provided in paper, too bad for you. Also they say 10, but they start picking up stuff at 9:30 so if you wanted coffee with sugar, not going to happen, or wanted napkins, it's a no too. Options at the buffet gets reduced at 9:30 too. And people at the reception can't be bother to answer questions for the guests right in front of them. Basically if you can stay without needing customer service or the angora restaurant it will be a great place to choose
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ramon j

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities, gorgeous pool, friendly staff and excellent value!! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

4/10 Poor

Daibet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VIP lounge poorly restock and no food or beverage available .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025