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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
Wake up refreshed after enjoying your favorite activities like tennis or racquetball then indulge in a delicious meal at any one of three restaurants.

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Escape to Barceló San José, an upscale hotel in Uruca near National Stadium of Costa Rica. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa treatment, enjoy a meal at one of the 3 on-site restaurants, or take advantage of shopping and activities like racquetball/squash. Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or unwind with coffee from the shop/cafe. Free airport pick-up and WiFi ensure convenience while top-rated amenities like breakfast and helpful staff delight guests.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is ฿2,067
฿2,335 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

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Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room (Superior Level)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite (Level)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Estadio Nacional - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • La Salle Natural Science Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Cuatro Reinas Station - 7 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ánfora - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miyako - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Barceló San José

Upscale hotel near Sabana Park
Located close to National Stadium of Costa Rica and Morazan Park, Barceló San José provides free airport pick-up, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial or a body treatment at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as racquetball/squash. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts and wedding services
  • A ballroom, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 254 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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
  • In-room 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must contact this property at least 36 hours prior to arrival to arrange airport shuttle pickup.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 19 for adults and from USD 19 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Barceló San José have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Barceló San José?

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barceló San José on 28 Dec 2025 start from ฿2,066.58, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Barceló San José pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Barceló San José?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barceló San José?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Barceló San José?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Barceló San José provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request.

Where is Barceló San José located?

Located in Uruca, this spa hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabana Park, National Stadium of Costa Rica and Morazan Park. National Museum of Costa Rica and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Barceló San José Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1195 out of 1793 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1793 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1793 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1793 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1793 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ayoub

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay. Buffet was ok, close enough to San Jose, very clean, will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annia Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most wonderful bed. The windows opened wide. Great staff, super clean, nice shower. Will stay again if we have the opportunity. It was worth a stay of more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khadesha Josette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

XIAO YING

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean. The staff is very professional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the restaurants had delicious food and the rooms were comfortable and clean. Staff was always very friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, gorgeous room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was good the food and service great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frieda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful spacious and clean. The hotel itself has many amenities to choose from. The hotel staff are extremely helpful and friendly. I’ll be visiting again !
Views from hotel room window
Premium lounge
Poolside
Poolside
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manjula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice please to stay, close to airport
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sankar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing Was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, room was very comfortable and clean. Unfortunately we had issues with shuttle from the airport and room service was not great. Incorrect order delivered with cold food
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS ROBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for staying in San José.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is never a disappointment staying here. I have stayed several times in the past year
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olabode

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place close to the airport
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Barcelo',always stay there when I'm in SanJose.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025