• City view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Barceló San José

This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 3 km from the city centre. It offers an outdoor pool, tennis court and complementary WiFi connection and shuttle to and from the airport, this service must be booked 36 hours in advanced. The air-conditioned rooms at the Barceló San José feature carpeted floors, flat-screen TV and views of the city or mountains. Each one comes with a coffee-maker and mini bar. The Barceló San José has 3 restaurants, Anfora Restaurant, Miyako Japanese and El Rancho Grill Restaurant also you will find a bar on site. There is a spa with a fitness centre, hot tub and a range of treatments. Other facilities include a 3 squash court, 2 tennis court and 1 pickleball court free for guests booking in advance directly at the gym. Juan Santamaría Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and an airport shuttle service is available on request. You can drive to Sabana Park and the National Stadium in 10 minutes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Barceló Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Barceló Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Leopold
    Austria Austria
    I know this Hotel since many years. Best breakfast ever
  • Abi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed at Barcelo as the first hotel for our Honeymoon after our flight to San Jose for 2 nights. The staff were so friendly, they left us a lovely Honeymoon surprise and loved the free snack room with food and drinks :) a huge breakfast...
  • Maria
    Germany Germany
    Perfect stay for arrival from Airport. Very good breakfast.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Ánfora
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Restaurante El Rancho Grill
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
  • Restaurante Japonés Miyako
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic

Facilities of Barceló San José
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Squash
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Minimarket on site
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Car hire
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Pants press
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Hair styling
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair cut
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Make up services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Barceló San José takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 23:00

    Check-out

    Until 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Cash Barceló San José accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    At the hotel we care about the well-being of our clients, we follow protocols in the face of the COVID 19 situation, we have the Safe Travels seal and we follow the chain-level program called We Care About You

    Please note that the airport shuttle has to be reserved with at least 36 hours prior arrival. If reservation is made with less time, charges may be applicable.

    Please note that guests booking 6 or more rooms may be contacted by the property to make the payment within the next 72 hours to guarantee the reservation.

    The official time for Check In is at 14:00, if you want an early check in you must consult directly with the property, this service is subject to availability and against an additional charge, as well as Late check out.

    FAQs about Barceló San José

    • Barceló San José is 2.1 miles from the centre of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Barceló San José has 3 restaurants:

      • Restaurante Ánfora
      • Restaurante El Rancho Grill
      • Restaurante Japonés Miyako

    • Barceló San José offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Squash
      • Personal trainer
      • Live music/performance
      • Happy hour
      • Tennis equipment
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Swimming Pool
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Beauty Services
      • Facial treatments
      • Make up services
      • Hair treatments
      • Manicure
      • Pedicure
      • Hair cut
      • Hair colouring
      • Hair styling
      • Body treatments
      • Body scrub
      • Body wrap
      • Spa facilities
      • Fitness
      • Yoga classes
      • Fitness classes

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Barceló San José on this page.

    • Guests staying at Barceló San José can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Barceló San José is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Barceló San José may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Barceló San José include:

      • Double
      • Suite