Barceló San José

5 stars
Autopista General Canas 3km, San José 10107, Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
+506 2220 2034
8,4
Very good
based on 4540 reviews
4 540 reviews
Mon 9/2
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Tue 10/2
1 room, 2 guests
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R703
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Double room
R703
Superior room
R989
Standard Room
R1 286
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Patio
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Pool
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Overview

Featuring a heated pool and outdoor tennis courts, Barcelo San Jose is a luxurious base in San Jose. It also has a Jacuzzi and a sauna.

The resort has 254 rooms and has been recently refurbished. It offers babysitting services, a currency exchange and a reception that operates 24 hours a day.

The air-conditioned rooms at the resort are cosy and offer a mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities and a desk.

Barcelo San Jose features both restaurant and bar where guests can unwind of an evening. For guests preferring to dine out, the local area provides a number of bars and restaurants with a range of varied cuisines.

Barcelo San Jose has easy access to Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture and San Antonio de Escazu. Guests can also visit La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

Latest deals for Barceló San José

Mon 9/2
Tue 10/2
Standard Room
No inclusions
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R1 286
nightly with fees
No inclusions
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R1 639
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No inclusions
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R1 682
nightly with fees
No inclusions
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R1 754
nightly with fees
Double room
No inclusions
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R703
nightly with fees
No inclusions
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R1 017
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No inclusions
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R1 159
nightly with fees
No inclusions
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R1 160
nightly with fees
Superior room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R989
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R990
nightly with fees
No inclusions
2 double beds
R1 078
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R1 094
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Barceló San José

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

General

  • Executive lounge access
  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massage
  • Pool bar
  • Sauna

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee machine

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • CD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Fitness

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Gym

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Disabled access
  • Lift

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Balcony

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Golf
  • Beauty salon
  • Shopping

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking
  • Airport shuttle

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Child pool

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Reviews of Barceló San José

8,4
Very good
4540 verified ratings
Wonderful
2393
Very good
854
Good
598
Okay
248
Fair
207
Mediocre
92
Poor
148

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the beautiful atmosphere and amenities, particularly the pool and breakfast options. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with the service, particularly regarding check-in experiences and the quality of food at times. The location received mixed reviews, with some finding it isolated while others appreciated its proximity to attractions.
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Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Location5 out of 10
Service1 out of 10
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6.8
Okay
Rosmer, Nov 2019
Pros (+) Good Breakfast and great location
Cons (-) Bathroom and room are too dark. They look old and need to be refurnished.
9.4
Wonderful
Juan, Sept 2019
Pros (+) Breakfast is excellent!
Cons (-) Lighting in rooms couls be better
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2018
Pros (+) appearance of hotel restaurants buffet breakfast recycling staff was excellent
Cons (-) rooms were a bit small
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Value for money
Cons (-) Very limited Spa and small Fitness Center
2.0
Poor
anne, Feb 2017
Pros (+) The hotel said that the first three floors had no water service and all floors above were booked. However, we went to the fitness center on the main floor and the showers were working fine. The kitche...
Cons (-) Did not like anything about this hotel.
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8.5
Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) It was a good hotel for our stay in Costa Rica, but because of the location you can't walk to anything, you need a cab to go anywhere.
Cons (-) The food at the restaurant, especially dinner, was expensive and not that impressive.
8.5
Very good
Jesse, Oct 2016
Pros (+) Staff are highly friendly and bilingual. Some of them at least. It's right off the freeway and a good price for what you get.
Cons (-) Gym was hardly there at all. Fitness is important to me.I can improvise thanks to my training but I might as well have done bodyweight workouts. They didn't have someone at the front gate to let me in...
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9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2016
Pros (+) Breakfast buffet was superior and the lobby, garden and the pool were beautiful. The staff were very helpful and kind.
Cons (-) You have to take a taxi everywhere, and the cabs that are available at the hotel charge a premium to get you to your next location. It was $12 for a cab ride to Centro downtown and $6 for the cab ride...
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10
Wonderful
Amber, Jul 2016
Pros (+) The staff was wonderful and made me feel right at home. Check in and check out was very quick and efficient!! I also really enjoyed my dinner at the pool bar restaurant!! My room was very clean and co...
Cons (-) There was nothing I didn't like!!
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5.4
Fair
Anonymous, May 2016
Cons (-) Prices for the food... It was over priced.

Location

Autopista General Canas 3km, San José 10107

What's nearby

  • Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica1 km
  • Parque Metropolitano La Sabana1.1 km
  • Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture2.8 km
  • Parque de Diversiones2.9 km
  • San Jose Parque Central3.1 km
  • Melico Salazar Theater3.1 km
  • Barrio Amón3.3 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura3.4 km
  • Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica3.4 km
  • Museo de Oro3.4 km
  • Templo de la Musica3.5 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art and Design3.7 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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FAQs when booking at Barceló San José

  • Where is Barceló San José located?

    Barceló San José is located at Autopista General Canas 3km in Uruca, 1,8 km from the centre of San José. Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is the closest landmark to Barceló San José.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Barceló San José?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Barceló San José.

  • Does Barceló San José offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Barceló San José offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Barceló San José offer free parking?

    Yes, Barceló San José offers free parking.

  • How far is Barceló San José from the airport?

    Barceló San José is 4 km from San José Tobias Bolanos Intl. Barceló San José is 12,5 km from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Does Barceló San José have a pool?

    Yes, Barceló San José has a pool on-site.

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Good to know

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8,5
1,8 km
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12,5 km

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