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Barceló San José

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Premium Room (Superior Level) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$88
$78 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10

Explore the area

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Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Estadio Nacional
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room (Superior Level)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 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
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Master)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

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

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About the neighborhood

San José

In the heart of San José, Barceló San José is within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. .This spa hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Morazan Park and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from National Museum of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Estadio Nacional - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • La Salle Natural Science Museum - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Jacks Station - 4 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ánfora - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miyako - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Barceló San José

Suburban hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 254 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 17 meeting rooms. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
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 transportation

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

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
  • 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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must contact this property at least 36 hours prior to arrival to arrange airport shuttle pickup.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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. 1237 out of 1842 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1842 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1842 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1842 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1842 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taysha Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is amazing and I would always stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

8/10 Good

Estrellita

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was picturesque. Has a botanical garden on the property. The premium floor is worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris Y, Hoover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aruna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sherlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mulugeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, gorgeous room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Homestead

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posh hotel. Good on-site dining options, beautiful tropical garden with a nice pool. Service is fantastic, fast, friendly and efficient. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David, Miami

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Room are clean but very old, need to start modernizing the rooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
000000
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

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

10/10 Excellent

Rolando, Miami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not used spa
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Guillermo Galindo

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Falta mantenimiento, nos tuvieron que cambiar habitación por fuga de agua y solo lo hicieron después de mucho insistir
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jahaziel

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivannia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khadesha Josette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frieda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, lovely staff couldn’t have been more helpful, loved the premium lounge, unfortunately the food wasn’t great in the main restaurant at dinner time
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence, Amherstburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is never a disappointment staying here. I have stayed several times in the past year
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with partner
Nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025