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Barceló San José

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle

Explore the area

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Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Estadio Nacional
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪16 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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Room amenity

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)

  • 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 this property

Barceló San José

4-star hotel in Uruca
3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and free airport pick-up are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Barceló San José features outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 17 meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Barceló San José is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1061 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1612 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Audrey-Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hôtel but room are old, need rénovation: Old carpet and looking. Small bed : double size. Pool was also realy cold so nobody was in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While the hotel offers a shuttle service I would never recommend it as it totally let us down and ruined our last night in San Jose. The manager was going to look into it and call us back in the morning, well, we are back home and nobody called. Then we left our luggage and a cooling bag and kindly asked to put it away safely but the bellboy put the icebag over the travel bag so that when we got back to change to travel the ice had melted and leaked all over the travel clothes….no apology again and apparently no dryer available….for a 2-3 star hotel it would be acceptable but not for what they proudly have a 5* plaque.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hyun

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk and house keeping need improve
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Choa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berlioth, Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, well maintained, all staff are helpful and friendly! Breakfast buffet is the best with variations of food, centrally located! Have stayed here twice a year 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Lafayette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very friendly and welcoming. The location is great for walking to some of the best museums and sights. A few great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place not too far from the airport

Lovely hotel with lovely people. The only downside was difficulties in booking the shuttle from the airport. We really enjoyed our stay at the Barcelo and proved to be an ideal place location wise to start our holiday. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and property are very nice and I would recommend this hotel if you are visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

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

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had nice pool and restaurants with buffet for breakfast & dinner. Room was very comfortable with view of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alla

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very rude
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

THERESA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel, very clean, great housekeeping staff. Probably one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. Beds were also very comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonelle

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and the staff were extremely helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel at a fair price with convenient location to the airport. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying International and I couldn’t have asked for it to go better. The staff at this hotel were so helpful. The pool was amazing and the room upgrade was a nice perk. It was fun trying new foods also.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Elora

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Staff were very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Barcelo is always beautiful and reliably great! The staff is friendly and efficient. I only stay a night or two but do so often. It is a great place to stop after flying in and before shuttling out to someplace further afield.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025