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San Jose
Barcelo San Jose
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Barcelo San Jose

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.

Popularity

8.3
Very good
General
7061
brand
Tripadvisor 8/10
2901
brand
Booking 8.4/10
2752
brand
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

Ramesh
Need and nice hotel with good vibes. Standard room are well furnished and spacious. Close to highway has uses as well as minuses (noise). Nice fitness area. We had to catch early morning flight. Free shuttle was nice. Packed breakfast was made available. Limited dining options outside of the hotel.
1 Apr 2025

10 / 10

Kalie
Always enjoy my stay here, i stay at this property when i arrive late into san jose, love that they have a shuttle that runs late, property is beautiful, friendly staff
1 Apr 2025

10 / 10

Dorin
Quick check-in, friendly staff, beautiful room/hotel
31 Mar 2025

8 / 10

Jjaime
Very friendly, and affordable, great staff but the only problem was the outside noise.
31 Mar 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.

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

Pets are 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.
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