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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near National Stadium of Costa Rica

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Outdoor pool
Meeting facility
Interior entrance
Gift shop
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • Sabana Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room (Superior Level)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite (Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master)

Suite (Master)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San José

City center retreat .Your stay at this Uruca hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Museum of Costa Rican Art and Estadio Nacional. Sabana Park and Parque La Sabana are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Estadio Nacional - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Parque La Sabana - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Cuatro Reinas Station - 7 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cloud - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Dorado - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flor de Loto - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Barceló San José

4-star spa hotel near National Stadium of Costa Rica
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.

  • 254 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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)!

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 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).

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Barceló San José Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1049 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1602 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melanie, Ottawa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast and staff was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Delmer

Beautiful hotel
Just a bit away from anything that you could walk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Frantzlyne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish I stayed longer here. No complaints! Very clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sathiyabalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the second time and will return for more...
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pui Shan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lounge with the premium level access. Key cards lost access periodically (daily). Safe was locked out by itself. The Christmas buffet dinner sucked for $25 pp. Breakfast is okay. The pool, jacuzzi, and the saunas are nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel and services friendly customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Round Hill

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All thumbs up
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is only about two miles from downtown San Jose but is quiet, with a nice lobby, excellent amenities including a large landscaped pool, health room with workout equipment, jacuzzis, steam and sauna, outdoor tennis courts and secure parking. An urban oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Monika

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ole Ray

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievably Poor Customer Service at Reception Having stayed at this hotel for over 300 nights, I expected far better. Unfortunately, the reception team has turned a usually pleasant experience into a frustrating ordeal. Upon arrival, the staff member responsible for checking me in disappeared for lunch without a word. A kind and apologetic trainee tried to explain the situation, but I was left waiting with no assistance. There was only one guest ahead of me, yet their check-in took over 15 minutes. When I requested additional help, it took another five minutes for the manager to show up—without offering an apology. She almost charged me again for my prepaid stay, which I had to catch and correct. Things didn’t improve after check-in. Loud music blared until 11:30 PM, my room had no towels, and both my wife’s key and mine stopped working. Returning to the reception for help, we were met with arrogance, condescension, and unnecessary lectures about key card use. What’s most frustrating is that the rest of the staff—luggage, restaurant, bar, and pool teams—are fantastic. It’s the reception’s unprofessional and dismissive behavior that ruins everything. Even other guests I spoke to shared similar frustrations. To those staying here: Give a bad rating - It forces management to address these glaring issues. Unfortunately, I also found myself angry at “Mario,” one of the few kind staff members, as my tempere was…. From a guest that have stayed here since 2009 - NEVER AGAIN
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

guylaine, N.D. du Mt-Carmel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel hôtel
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ZIYUAN

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had us stay at a 2 star hotel nearby one night becausr they overbooked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo, Zapopan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is not nice and do not take care of you. With the exception of the chef and the dinning manager, people us not friendly to make you feel comfortable and well attended. We won’t never come back to this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024