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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Sabana Park

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Premium Room (Superior Level)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle

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Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Estadio Nacional
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪18 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
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use

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

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Suite (Master)

Suite (Master)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite (Level)

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

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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 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

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

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About the area

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

  • Sabana Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Estadio Nacional - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • La Salle Natural Science Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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
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 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).

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Barceló San José Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1221 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1828 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

frank, ocala

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel, HAMDEN

I could have never asked for another place to stay! 100% excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel, HAMDEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not find a negative thing to say about this hotel. The people, the food, the entire room, the experience, how cleaned it was. Everything about this hotel was super great!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette, wesley chapel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spotless staff very friendly my stay was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tislam

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE SUITE WAS CLEAN AND PLENTY OF ROOM
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Managua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharmily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Licelot

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were respectful and attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jorge, Burnet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the restaurant to sxpensive
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Wonderful hotel with friendly staff

Lovely hotel, clean rooms, friendly & helpful staff. Airport shuttle did not pick late at night despite receiving confirmation. Otherwise, an excellent choice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice please to stay, close to airport
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelica

I had emailed the hotel to pick me up from the airport and they never responded so we had to take a taxi to the hotel and check in took much longer than expected most likely due to understaffing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk reception crew held the ID of my girlfriend and basically treated her like she was a criminal. They were rude, dismissive and totally unlike any other experience in Costa Rica or at other Barcelo's. I tried Barcelo again on September 18, and once again the front reception gave horrible service. Why those employees still have jobs is beyond me. As much as I love the location and property amenities, I am DONE. I will find OTHER options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russel Terrence

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025