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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

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

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Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • Estadio Nacional
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    ‪14 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
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive
  • Parque La Sabana - 5 min drive

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Tennis

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 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
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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 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. 1046 out of 1601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1601 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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Yufeng

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would rate it at most a four star hotel. Staffs are unfriendly. Front desk took forever with checking in/out. Rooms are old and need refurbishing. Not a convenient location if you’re looking for food. There are 3 restaurants inside the hotel but they’re only open after 6pm. Nothing is close by its vicinity
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, Corpus christi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good representation of local plants and nature. Nice facility.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel, West Valley City

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Cidra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent trip experience
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

JUAN CARLOS, La Paz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They do not honor expedia vip perks. Unfriendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yovany

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best Hotel in San Jose
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my short stay. The staff was helpful, the room was comfortable and I appreciated the ride to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roumiana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel for a very good price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlin Kimberlen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and excelent morning bufet. Rooms are little bit aged, but fresh and clean. Large pool area and with BBQ and ALL you can drink. Nice atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo, Panama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

JUAN CARLOS, La Paz

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
They do not honor perks of expedia gold members
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
TV had to be repaired. Room phone did not work for rooms service orders. Maid came knocking at 8:30am to see if had checked out. She should be in touch with her management team, and not disturb us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a suite which was very nice for the money. The desk staff was helpful as we tried to get transportation to the airport. The bellman allowed us to use the shuttle since it was not fully occupied.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente opción
Excelente opción precio / calidad / confort.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room. Loved the breakfast options and very easy to do room service and everyone working there were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lilia, Doral

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is great. The manager send a verbal message that they are bot giving any benefits to gold expedia members that they suspended it. They did not gave me any reasson
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with the pre arranged transport from the airport due to flight delays and heavy rain, but the quick and professional response from the staff quickly resolved the situation. The hotel is well placed with good rooms serviced by courteous and professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone in the hotel was extraordinarily kind and helpful. I got sick and hotel staff made a bad situation totally fine. I’m grateful to everyone at the welcome desk, the concierge and the wait staff. The slogan for Costa Rica is La pura vida. Staff couldn’t have been kinder!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Uyen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel didn’t respnse and sent no shuttle to pick is up despite a few emails several days prior to arriving. On the day, bo one picked up the phoen either. We had to take tsxi over sfter waiting for more than minutes. The room had 1 one of klenex tissue! The bath tube was clogged. Room was dusty, olde dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Carteret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024