Barceló San José

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
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Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $106
$94 nightly
$106 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27

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Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • Place, Hospital México
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room (Superior Level)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room Single Use

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Master)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Suite (Level)

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

Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

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

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(156 reviews)
  • City view
  • 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

  • Hospital México - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 5 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ánfora - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Miyako - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma Del Árbol - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Barceló San José

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 (36 inches high)
  • 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; 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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 fire extinguisher, 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
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. 1381 out of 2077 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 2077 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 2077 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 2077 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 2077 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurants on the property, friendly staff, great spa.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sau Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, friendly and helpful staff. Great restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, excellent, courteous, and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. The grounds are gorgeous, the pool was great too. Close to the airport and free shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was excellent and family-friendly. Pool and grounds were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and grounds were well maintained. Lovely garden, quiet areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Poonam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the pool and hammocks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort very close to the city. Enjoy the pool and relaxing in the hammocks. Nice selection of restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janardhana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful in providing tips on local places and restaurants. Rooms are clean and close to mall and restaurants. Restaurant, swimming pool, gift store and many more facilities within the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a very nice pool, with beach chairs, hammocks, and shade area for reading etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous, hotel clean, and room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean as were the pool and lobby area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huanzhen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel ,lots of options for both dinner and breakfast but the food tasted so so
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mariella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Helpful staff Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
This property exceeded our expectations. The checkin and out was seamless. All of the staff on site were very helpful and friendly. The food was amazing, the pool was a relaxing oasis and the excursions offered made our experiences memorable. We highly recommend this resort!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Niket

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good hotel. Old property but still good to stay. Breakfast buffet is good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was super. The restaurant beside the pool served great snacks and burgers. A beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just the great room for th time spent in Costa Rica
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice place and a great value. Clean, friendly helpful staff, good food, nice pool, lovely grounds. Would stay there again and recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean room, and good value for cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026