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Barceló San José

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

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 bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use

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

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Suite (Master)

Suite (Master)

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite (Level)

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(127 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 a 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 center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Barceló San José offers 254 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily 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 center.

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 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 WiFi 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 manicures and pedicures, body wraps, or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym, and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, comfy beds, 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/café and a 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 center and 17 meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the business-friendly Barceló San José. A 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 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 cribs (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: approximately USD 19 for adults and 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 at 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 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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Reviews

Barceló San José Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1168 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1759 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malhar

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was beyond impressed by the hotel. I truly want to recognize Lucia (at the reception) and Paulo/Pablo (at the bell desk) for making our check-in fast and easy. ✅ Hotel is truly deserves Five stars⭐ - from the lobby, to the decors, to statues, and interior aesthetics -- everything was well thought of. ✅ Hotel room was large with sufficient space for storage and shower. ✅ I loved the unique shower head which had rotating jet sprays. I have never seen this before. ✅ The bathroom had toothbrush kit, shaving kit, etc. ✅ A/C worked just as expected. ✅ The buffet breakfast at Anfora was beyond exceptional ✅ We also had our dinner at Anfora - pasta and Pizzas are reasonably priced. ✅ I strongly suggest getting halfboard option when booking which gives access to private lounge on 6th floor. The lounge has quick bite with sitting area and board games. ❌ I wished the hotel had better signage. Waze drove us through north/east (Calle 54 or Calle 25) and we missed seeing the hotel and had to go around before actually spotting it. ℹ️ The TV did not seem to offer any smart apps (no YouTube/Netflix etc). It offers HBO, Cinemax, CNN, etc but they are all in Spanish -- and no option for English closed captions. Overall my family had great time at Barcelo San Jose and would stay here again in our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amarilis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cleaned
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very slow check in, not enough staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Catalina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is overall decent, though the VIP lounge is very limited and, most of the time, had no food or drinks available. There’s nothing within walking distance, so it’s not a walkable location. I requested water from the front desk as it was missing from my room, and while I was told it would be sent right away, unfortunately it never arrived. Staff interactions were mixed. Some were very friendly and helpful, while others were less so.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Simeon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

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

10/10 Excellent

carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything's was good, clean and quiet. Far from things tho, not walkable to anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Willy, Spring

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
No shuttle available for us or to the airport
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and very professional. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alex, Spring

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location good hotel nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room fantastic view of the city. Recommend for business in San Jose or first/last night airport access
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar, Budd Lake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service. Highly recommend the Premium floor amenities and the Dinner up-charge totally worth it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing project place to stay! Wish I would’ve stayed longer here haha but the staff, the food, the rooms, the vibe. It all was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great , elegant resort/hotel if you need to spend time in San Jose!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Adine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nirorkis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a lot of amenities. There’s a bar, pool, souvenir shop, gym, and two restaurants. However, the front desk just checks you in and you have to figure your way around the hotel or ask. The property is well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Just ok

Lobby and grounds were nice. Food was passable. Much further from the airport during rush hour than anticipated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene property and very comfortable stay. The staff are wonderful and made our time there exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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