Barceló San José

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

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle

Explore the area

Map
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

Premium Room (Superior Level)

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

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite (Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Master)

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

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
  • Central Park - 6 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 8 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
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. 1025 out of 1574 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1574 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1574 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1574 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1574 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

4/10 Poor

Malcom G Enfinger, Royston

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We complained several nights that the band music was keeping us awake into the night, one night till almost 2:30pm. It was horrible, and they did nothing to accommodate us. For what we paid for that suite and amenities, this was not in any way appropriate. Again, the front desk said they would report to management that first night, that they could do nothing, we were basically trapped to just live with it We were never contacted. We should get some recompense.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ask it to desk for the VIP upgrades but was told none was available. Hotel is a nice four star, Show some age and could use a total remodel interior. Staff is excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable. Is breakfast is good, Is but the restaurants in general are pretty three star at best.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shetia D

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weng D Maldonado

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

LUIS

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
5-star hotel with a 3-star hotel service. Bellhop person very rude and not helpful. Lady preparing breakfast was great. Dinner: it took too long to get our food and it was horrible. Had to request face towels as they did not provide any.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristhel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
M
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

olman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has the best breakfast buffet, service and courtesy of the staff is all about PURA VIDA. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bedding and fantastic breakfast buffet. Lots of noise coming from the nearby roads and air brakes woke me up several times.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

olman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To close to main highway hard to get in and out of.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Davi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best three star property. From the hotel to the staff, the services, the amenities, everything was 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

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

10/10 Excellent

venkata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing food options and great surroundings. Highly recommend to stay with families !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service is great everyone is super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
Very good hotel, convenience and comfortable room, room service was so amazing, they take care of customer very well,mr pablo front desk was so kind and helpful. Overally hotel was amazing. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

YIBO

Disliked: Staff & service
na
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maysoon

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas, Mill Creek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The complete experience was great, fully to our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Despite being a gold member(qualifying me for room upgrades) and typically receiving room upgrades at other hotels, a lady with glasses at the front desk informed me that I would need to pay for an upgrade, even though rooms were available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michella

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old building, could use with some renovations but nothing major. Attention to detail was a little lacking. They usually forget about basic toiletries like hand soap or coffee for the machine, but if you call the front desk they solve it fairly quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Pedro, San Juan

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excelente hospederia en San Jose; solamente hubo inconveniente con el estacionamiento donde lo utilizaron para personas que ofrecian dinero por estacionarse en los estacionamientos que serian utilizados por los huespedes y estuvimos sobre horas esperando que saliera alguien para estacionarnos por que Gaviota tenia una actividad en el Hotel y a los huespedes no nos brindaron una alternativa viable para estacionar sino estuvimos en el vehiculo por horas esperando molestos ante esta situacion; y que ninguna persona queria dar la carta ni un ejecutivo del Hotel, ordenaban a los guardias a darnos informacion pero nadie una solucion positiva.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024