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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Meeting facility
Gift shop
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar

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Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • Estadio Nacional
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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Premium Room (Superior Level)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 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

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

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Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite (Level)

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

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Suite (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Barceló San José

Suburban San José hotel in Uruca with 3 restaurants
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, dressing gowns, 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 Museum of Costa Rican Art. 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 manicures and pedicures, facials or body scrubs 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 comfy beds, cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Estadio Nacional and a few minutes from Sabana Park
  • 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

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
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 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.

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

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Barceló San José Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1037 out of 1590 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1590 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1590 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1590 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1590 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing! Amazing staff and the location is definitely close to the city. Will book again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I gave a 2 star at staff and service because the people at the front desk seemed like they did not want to help they seemed bothered.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No facial towel provided
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sha-Quanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice very clean. Will return
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing however four or five and I stayed on near the elevator they were doing some work and every morning I heard banging like a hammer. Other than that my stat was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. Quiet, comfortable and eco friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

I enjoyed my stay here although the hotel definitely has its limitations. It's not convenient walking distance to much in San Jose. The restaurants are average but menus are prettty limited. The grounds are well kept and the lobby staff are all very friendly and professional, as well as the restaurant staff members. My one sort of inconvenience I had was with the housekeeping: I was out of my room all day on one of the days and returned at 5pm to no housekeeping to the room. I got a knock on the door at 5:15 and asked if she could come back in 5 minutes as I was willing to leave the room to allow her to clean but needed to gather my things. Her response was a flat out "no" which ive never encountered at any hotel before as a guest. But besides that incident everything else went smoothly and it didn't hamper the overall good experience of the hotel. Extra points go the bartender and staff at the hotel bar. They were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marlen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Servicio VIP
Me encanta la comodidad en las habitaciones, la limpieza, el gym, la piscina y el parqueo gratis, solo que hubo un inconveniente con el VIP con el que reservamos la habitación premium, en el hotel no lo sabian y tuve que mostrar los detalles de mi reserva para que me cambiaran a la habitación correcta y además tuve que regresar a recepción para que me activaran la tarjeta que permite entrar a la cafetería del 6to piso, ni siquiera recibí una palabra de disculpas o algún trato VIP.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ILDEFONSO, joliet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardens are so nice, views to the city from restaurants, great, and personal so friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando Juan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Hotel! Very Clean. Staff was helpful and informative. Wonderful stay for 10 days. Breakfast each morning was included and was delicious.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ali, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I was coming to this hotel for more than 10 years. Its unfortunate to see how it is going down the tube. Basically the hotel is running on less than min staffs including reception area, rwstaurant staffs...etc. The existing staffs are not friendly anymore and no pura vida vibe anymore. Not sure if its economical problems or management issues but it seems like they are cutting back corners from everywhere. Would not stay here anymore!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel use to be 4 stars but it is struggling. Woke up in the morning after heavy rain and a corner of the room was soaking wet. By the looks of the carpet this was not a one time thing. The food is just so so I would be reluctant to eat anything except for the breakfast. Not sure what’s going on with the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yadira Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had a shuttle service to airport. Was 15 minute Uber ride to tiwn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Malcom G Enfinger, Royston

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We complained several nights that the band music was keeping us awake into the night, one night till almost 2:30pm. It was horrible, and they did nothing to accommodate us. For what we paid for that suite and amenities, this was not in any way appropriate. Again, the front desk said they would report to management that first night, that they could do nothing, we were basically trapped to just live with it We were never contacted. We should get some recompense.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ask it to desk for the VIP upgrades but was told none was available. Hotel is a nice four star, Show some age and could use a total remodel interior. Staff is excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable. Is breakfast is good, Is but the restaurants in general are pretty three star at best.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shetia D

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weng D Maldonado

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

LUIS

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
5-star hotel with a 3-star hotel service. Bellhop person very rude and not helpful. Lady preparing breakfast was great. Dinner: it took too long to get our food and it was horrible. Had to request face towels as they did not provide any.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristhel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
M
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

olman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has the best breakfast buffet, service and courtesy of the staff is all about PURA VIDA. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bedding and fantastic breakfast buffet. Lots of noise coming from the nearby roads and air brakes woke me up several times.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024