With a stay at Barceló San José, you'll be centrally located in San José, within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. .This spa hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Costa Rica Convention Center.
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
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.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site 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 centre
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Racquetball/squash
Sauna
Shopping
Tennis
Family friendly
Children's pool
Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre
Meeting rooms - 17
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Spa
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massages
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
43-inch LED TV
Premium channels
Satellite channels
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
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
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1048 out of 1604 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1604 reviews
8 - Good
308
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1604 reviews
6 - Okay
130
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1604 reviews
4 - Poor
52
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1604 reviews
2 - Terrible
66
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 .
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
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.
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!
Maureen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Uyen
Travelled with partner
3 Nov 2024
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.