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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near National Stadium of Costa Rica

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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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 the neighborhood

San José

City center retreat .Your stay at this Uruca hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Museum of Costa Rican Art and Estadio Nacional. Sabana Park and Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Estadio Nacional - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sabana Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 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
  • ‪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

4-star spa hotel near National Stadium of Costa Rica
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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.
  • 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 Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barceló San José on Jul 9, 2025 start from $60.27, 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 (13-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.

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, massages, and mani/pedis.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1061 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1615 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

MURAT, englewood cliif

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice clean good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

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

10/10 Excellent

brigitte

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enmanuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The counter service could be a bit better and have a person who greets the customers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

olman

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They let me check in early was nice because of my elderly mother no up grade
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yanira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and elegant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zuliema

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean , beautiful and friendly staff . Easy access to everything. . .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

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

10/10 Excellent

Berlioth, Stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love to stay at this Hotel, the staff recognized me as I visto often, is clean, restaurants are good speothe one by the pool! Recommend this Hotel for your atay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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