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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Aerial view
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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
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Premium Room (Superior Level)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite (Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Barceló San José

Suburban hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
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 centre, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site.
Barceló San José offers 254 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 centre.

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Barceló San José. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Sabana Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and free airport pick-up service.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, massages or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Sabana Park and a few minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica
  • Free airport pick-up shuttle service
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/cafΘ and a nearby 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 centre and 17 meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the business-friendly Barceló San José. A free 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
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 transport

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately USD 19 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Barceló San José offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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

Barcelo Palacio
Barcelo Palacio Hotel
Barcelo Palacio Hotel San Jose
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Barceló San José Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1059 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1610 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

Enmanuel

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Berlioth, Stuart

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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