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Reviews of Barceló San José 5 stars

Residencial El Robledal , 60101 San José, Costa Rica

#115 of 115 hotels in San José

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1259 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price

    All

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    Very nice place but away from any activities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdated but that’s not such a big deal. The location was not very good unless you have a car

    The food and the garden

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    9.0
    Amazing affordable stay with all I needed to feel good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room smelled a bit old. But I opened the window and then I had a great time. The sauna was not really hot, but I still used it 2-3 times.

    Everything was great. Loved the VIP service with all day buffet for food and drinks.Also the spa on site was really nice. Airport shuttle very convenient and also the breakfast buffet was great. Late check out at 3pm. Overall I was very happy with my choice to stay there.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think breakfast can be improved by adding more choices. On the other hand, to use towels for the pool you have to do a nonsense protocol. First, you have to ask for a ticket in the lobby, after that, go to the gym to ask for a towel in exchange for the ticket and they make you write your name, room number and sign. After you use the towel, you have to return it to the gym where they exchange it for the ticket and finally, you have to return the ticket in the lobby. If you don't do that, they charge you 20 USD for each towel.

    I liked the location, it is very near to the sabana park and the airport.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    9.0
    Very good hotel with good food and pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor is somewhat old fashioned, very dark wood

    Very clean, good hot shower, food was delicious and well priced, staff very friendly, pool was great . Piano player was wonderful. Gardens were lovely.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything were perfect with the property, the only problem I found was not getting any help with the luggage, I was traveling with my two kids, to stay in Costa Rica for 20 days, I brought 4 bags and I didn’t not received any help from the security guard, so dissatisfied and disappointed

    The hotel it’s really pretty, clean and confortable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable- would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We did not get our romm cleaned at our request. We asked for new towels and had to ask three times

    The facility was beautiful. Rooms were very nice. Lovely grounds. Lots of choices for food

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Recommended hotel in San Jose
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were offered a free upgrade by Bookings to the premium level (I.e. the top floor). Really nice and spacious room but kept hearing noises in the roof all night. Was a bit disturbing and quite loud. Suspicion that it was rats but potentially could have been birds.

    Really nice hotel - high quality but also have the exotic feeling of being in Costa Rica despite being in the city. Had a free breakfast buffet which had a nice spread. Nice views from restaurant and room. Free airport shuttle (although only comes every hour so can be quite a wait).

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    7.0
    Good but need improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurants on property were expensive and did not have some of the items on menu

    The rooms were nice but a little small

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The DJ at the pool was to loud. I couldn’t sleep.

    Comfort. Safety. Food options

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Outdoor pool should be heated. No offer of alcoholic beverages in dining room. Refrigerator in room is locked.

    Loved location of hotel….rooms are huge and very comfortable.fabulous exercise facility which includes a hot tub. Beautiful park-like grounds. Charming, spacious dining room. Very good food choices.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    9.0
    Classic 90s luxury hotel with amazing breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much to complain about but some noise from large trucks using engine breaks coming down the hill on 39 toward the intersection with 1.

    Excellent location, very clean and well maintained classic 90s style luxury hotel. Beautiful gardens and facilities. The breakfast was an excellent buffet, great variety of options and excellent value, be sure to book with breakfast included.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast Room Comfy bed

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    8.0
    Excellente
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was well

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    7.0
    Lovely hotel but poor location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Most of the staff were not very friendly or welcoming. They were polite and did their job but that was it. It seems as though Costa Ricans don't like smiling. Because we had a late flight leaving, I had booked a premium room which should have allowed us a late checkout but they only gave us one extra hour. There was a lot of noise from the highway close by and from airplanes flying over, and we were supposedly in one of the quietest rooms. We had to use our earplugs to sleep. There was no balcony and the windows didn't open so we couldn't get fresh air in the room. Although the hotel is very close to a major park (La Sabana) and not that far from downtown, we had to take a taxi everywhere as the hotel is located on the opposite side of the freeway with no way to get across to the other side, and we like to walk everywhere.

    The beds were very comfy and the hotel grounds are beautiful. Great service from a few of the staff in the restaurant, especially Mayela Hernandez and Yorleny Medrano.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice big room

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    8.0
    Great value for a relaxing hotel near San Jose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is outdated. The hype of the executive level was disappointing.

    It was our last night before flying back to the states. It was nice staying at a place with a confortable bed, air conditioner and hot shower. The linens were high quality. The hotel had a nice size pool and open green spaces. The dinning room was a great hall with many food options. The hotel staff was polite and attentive.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful comfortable place
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view to the city and a very comfortable room

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    they take too much time to answer messages through Booking’s or by email.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 5 nights

    WiFi didn't work in my room (but heard from others that theirs was fine).

    Spacious. Quiet. Good beds. Good breakfast. Nice pool area. Attentive staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    8.0
    An excellent last night!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    check in was a little cold.

    fitness center, convenience, and breakfast. Transportation to airport was also amazing!!!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    8.0
    the front desk staff was incredibly helpful. after my complaint about not clean shower the room was changed with upgrade
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    shower glass is not clean, the toilet doesn’t stop to pour after flashing. the “warm” a/c function doesn’t warm, only can blow cold. the towels are old and used so hard that became thin. the bar is locked, literally locked. no keys.

    the bed was super comfortable

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing stay after a fourteen day tour around Costa Rica.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were no slippers in the room as had been indicated in room description.

    The room was spacious with very comfortable beds. The breakfast was excellent with a varied selection.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was very well priced, good location and free shuttle to airport.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    9.0
    A little past its prime but still a good place to stay- friendly staff and good facilities
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast, though quite good, was not as good as my last visit - less choices. Access to the location is quite complicated

    Friendly staff, comfortable room and good facilities

    Stayed in May 2023

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