Barcelo San Jose

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About the property

The Barcelo San Jose is considered to be one of the best business hotels in Costa Rica. It is nestled in a quiet neighbourhood among tropical grounds, approximately 3 km from the centre of San José. The hotel features comfortable rooms and fantastic business and leisure facilities. Within the area guests will be able to find a variety of entertainment possibilities, including, a shopping centre, a variety of museums and La Sabana City Park. The nearest golf course lies about 2 km away.

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Popularity

8.3

Very good

General

7046

Tripadvisor 8/10

2901

Booking 8.4/10

2737

Expedia 8.8/10

1408

Main services

Wi-fi

Car park

Total number of rooms

Wheelchair-accessible

24-hour reception

Room size (m²)

Included services

Car park

Non-included services

Wi-fi

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Guest reviews

8.8/10 Very good

Cleanliness9.2/10

Staff and Service8.8/10

Amenities8.8/10

Property conditions and facilities8.8/10

10 / 10

Clifton Tyrone

Some of the experiences with the staff was so wonderful and helpful. Thank you everyone at the hotel.

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24 Apr 2025

10 / 10

Lynne

Great place, terrific price!

Very nice place and the price was very good.

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22 Apr 2025

8 / 10

Nadege

Nice views, nice hotel, food was 7/10 & free shuttle was a plus.

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21 Apr 2025

4 / 10

Afshan

Not like: property is isolated and not easy to get to any local markets, staff are super unfriendly and untrained, property is old and dated, furniture in the room is old and dated, pool is unheated and cold, lounge has repetitive, unappetizing options, and NO ONE CARES!

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21 Apr 2025

Information about the area

San Jose, Costa Rica

In the heart of San José, Barceló San José is within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. This spa hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Morazan Park and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from National Museum of Costa Rica.

San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, has a very different vibe than most of Latin America with a lot more American influenced architecture and a Mediterranean climate. San Jose is a town in the middle of nature. Located in the Central Valley, the city is surrounded by the most varied forms of wildlife as well as the volcanos, Poás and Irazú. It is also the central point from where you can reach the country’s rich National Parks, its gorgeous beaches, its amazing rivers and its pristine mountains.San José has certain attraction on its own like the National Theatre, the Central Market, the National Museum or the Metropolitan Cathedral. Moreover, its friendly people give a lively vibe to the city, something you can appreciate in the city’s many restaurants and bars. Some museums and buildings give away their colonial past and European artistic influences. San Jose also has much to offer and it is a city of great historical and cultural significance.

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What’s nearby

Museum of Costa Rican Art - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Estadio Nacional - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Sabana Park - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
La Salle Natural Science Museum - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi

Getting around

(SYQ) San Jose, Tobias Bolanos International Airport, CR - 4.01 km
(SJO) San Jose, Juan Santamaria Intl, CR - 12.55 km

About accommodation

General

Air conditioning
Safety deposit box
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Minimarket on site
WiFi available in all areas
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
24-hour security
Security alarm
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property

Activities

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

Services

Barber/beauty shop
ATM/cash machine on site
Room service
Car hire
Ironing service
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Meeting/banquet facilities
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Dry cleaning
Tour desk
Daily housekeeping
Airport shuttle (free)
Fax/photocopying
24-hour front desk
Airport shuttle
Currency exchange
Laundry
Business centre

Safety features

First aid kit available
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Face masks for guests available
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Access to health care professionals
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Process in place to check health of guests

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Food & Drink

Snack bar
Restaurant
Bar
Wine/champagne
Coffee house on site
Special diet menus (on request)
Fruits

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

Internet

Internet services
WiFi
Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool
Garden
Outdoor pool (all year)
Outdoor furniture

Parking

Free parking
Parking
Private parking
Parking on site

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Pool and wellness

Pool bar
Swimming Pool
Swimming pool
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Heated pool

Transport

Airport drop off
Airport pick up

Languages

English
Español

About the rooms

The accommodation has 151 rooms:

Bedroom

Cots

General

Air conditioning
Interconnected room(s) available
Safety deposit box
Hardwood or parquet floors
Carpeted
Iron
Pants press
Smoke alarm

Services

Wake up service/Alarm clock
Executive lounge access

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Clothes rack

Bathroom

Body soap
Free toiletries
Conditioner
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Shower cap
Toilet
Bath
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Bathrobe
Slippers
Shower
Towels
Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV
Telephone
Radio
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
CD player

Food & Drink

Minibar
Bottle of water

Exclusive services

Complimentary breakfast in the executive lounge
Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Private check-in and check-out in the executive lounge
Concierge services
Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
Complimentary snacks and drinks in the executive lounge entire day

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Outdoors

Terrace
Balcony

View

City view
Garden view
Pool view
Mountain view

Living Area

Sofa
Seating Area
Desk

*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

About the pools

The accommodation has 1 pool:

Location

Outdoor

Cost

Free

Restaurants

Restaurante Ánfora

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Restaurante El Rancho Grill

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Restaurante Japonés Miyako

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

About parking

The accommodation offers 1 parking option:

Parking type

Private

Location

On-site

Reservation

No reservation needed

Cost

Free

Internet

Coverage

Entire property

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

Free

Policies

Check-in

Checkin from 14:00 to 23:00
Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Checkout before 12:00

Pets

Service animals not allowed Pets not allowed

Children

Children of any age are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds available subject to availability at this property. Cots available subject to availability at this property.

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. 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 the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests must contact this property at least 36 hours prior to arrival to arrange airport shuttle pickup.

Important information

Optional fees

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

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

Other details

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

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December.
Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

*The information provided about this accommodation is for informational purposes and has been supplied by the provider. It may be subject to change. We recommend verifying it directly with the accommodation.