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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Sabana Park
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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Interior entrance
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

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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
  • Sabana Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • 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)

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

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Superior Room

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

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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 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite (Level)

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

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Suite (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San José

City center retreat .Your stay at this Uruca hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Morazan Park and National Museum of Costa Rica are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sabana Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Morazan Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Cuatro Reinas Station - 7 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ánfora - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Club Premium - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Barceló San José

4-star spa hotel near Sabana Park
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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 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
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.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • 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).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Barceló San José to the airport?

Barceló San José is 3.9 mi (14-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barceló San José?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barceló San José on Sep 30, 2025 start from $65.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Barceló San José have an airport shuttle?

Barceló San José offers a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

Does Barceló San José offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Barceló San José, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children.

Is there a casino at Barceló San José?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (7-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Barceló San José?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Barceló San José?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Barceló San José have a pool?

Barceló San José features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Barceló San José have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Barceló San José have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, facials, and body wraps.

How close is Barceló San José to downtown San José?

Barceló San José is 2 mi away from San José.

Barceló San José Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1114 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1685 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

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pick up service at the airport, to the hotel, needs to be more flexible! My flight arrive on time and their pick as per their new hours I would have had to wait for 2 hours before they would show up. Had to take a taxi to the hotel and pay for it. Also their service from the hotel to the airport was changed and had to get up an hour earlier to be able to use their service. According to them the "new administration changed the service hours".
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff was nice, close to airport, shuttle bus to airport is a nice thing to have. Good services like laundry and restaurants inside hotel. Overall good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri, Avondale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kaneisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

ADIANIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Some of the staff were nice, most were not knowledgeable at all. I had VIP service which was mentioned when I inquired about 3 days later. The shower are flooded daily including the toilet. I checked out 2 days early because of the condition of the room and they refused to give me a refund. There’s nothing to do in the area. Everything is so far. Traffic is ridiculous. Will never return to that place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mazharul, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
During the check in process, the
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Luis, San Antonio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WIFI
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, service, food and the most beautiful people. One thing that really annoyed me, every time your phone is unused for more than 10 minutes, you have to re-enter the WiFi code, as well as with your laptop
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathia

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Soo yeon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants were very good. Didn’t get a chance to see the pool area. The loud music that lasted at least to 3:00 in the morning was the biggest drawback of this hotel. Make sure to call early for the shuttle to the airport. It was full at 6 am so we had to take the shuttle at 5 am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Lov
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Esther

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Beware this hotel if you arrive at night…we chose this hotel because we were arriving at night and they offered a shuttle service. We thought since we’d be traveling all day to get to Costa Rica we would stay near the airport the night of our arrival and liked the idea of not having to worry about getting to our hotel. Our flight was slightly delayed but, I wasn’t concerned since I assumed that’s why we supply our flight information. We came out 25-30 minutes past original time(because the flight was delayed). We asked around about the shuttle at the pick up spot and were told to where to wait. After 10-15 minutes we started asking for help…we were tired from traveling all day and had two kids with. We had two different people call the hotel for us because we couldn’t figure out how to call at first. They both called and one of them even had the personal cell number of one of Barcelo’s drivers so she tried him as well. We also figured out how to call and also tried calling. We literally spent 20 minutes on hold and no one ever picked up any of the three callers. We should have immediately taken a taxi. But, since there’s a warning you’ll be charged if you don’t show up for a scheduled shuttle we were really trying to get a hold of the hotel we’d arranged transportation with. After 35-40 mins we took a taxi. At check in when I explained about being stranded he told me to speak to the manager Kenia the next morning to reimbursed the $25. She said she would ‘get back to me’
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel but very classy. VIP is on the premium level and is definitely worth the upgrade. I stay here a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

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

10/10 Excellent

ENOC FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great place to stay. Only thing that would make it better is if the bar could be a little more lively. But, yes clean and great staff
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Very happy with stay. Would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joycelyn De La Cerna

Liked: Amenities
Great property just noisy with construction right now
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025