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8.4

3,274 reviews

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

Residencial El Robledal , San Jose, 60101, Costa Rica

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Sauna

Air conditioning

Barceló San José

Welcome to Barceló San José, a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the vibrant city of San José, Costa Rica. Situated just 1.7mi from the city center, this hotel offers a convenient and relaxing stay for all travelers. With over 3,200 reviews, guests rave about the exceptional service and top-notch amenities, making it the perfect choice for your stay.

The hotel offers a variety of amenities including a complimentary breakfast to start your day off right. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub for a refreshing dip, or unwind in the sauna and spa facilities (additional charges may apply). Stay active with a game of tennis and take advantage of the complimentary tennis equipment. For those looking to keep fit, there is a fully-equipped fitness center and personal trainer available.

The spacious and comfortable rooms feature modern amenities such as air conditioning, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV. Sit back and relax on the private balcony or terrace and take in the beautiful views. A variety of dining options are available onsite, including a bar and restaurant, serving delicious meals and refreshing drinks. With its convenient location and luxurious amenities, Barceló San José is the ideal hotel for an unforgettable stay in Costa Rica.

Prices start from $72 per night and the hotel is located at Residencial El Robledal. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience this exceptional hotel during your visit to San José!

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation at Barceló San José with its luxurious outdoor swimming pool. Whether you want to take a refreshing dip or simply soak up the sun, this heated pool is available all year round for your enjoyment. Immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere as you unwind by the poolside, savoring the tropical Costa Rican vibes. The pool is the perfect spot for some rest and relaxation during your stay.

Satisfy your taste buds with a variety of dining options available onsite. Restaurante Ánfora offers a family-friendly ambiance where you can savor international cuisine in a casual and inviting setting. For a taste of traditional flavors, head to Restaurante El Rancho Grill, where you can enjoy the mouthwatering delights of grill and barbecue food. If you're looking for a more intimate and romantic atmosphere, Restaurante Japonés Miyako is the ideal choice, serving exquisite Japanese cuisine. No matter your preference, the hotel ensures there is a dining option to suit every palate.

To make your stay even more convenient, Barceló San José accepts cash and offers a variety of payment methods including Discover, Diners Club, Mastercard, American Express, and Visa. With hassle-free payment options, you can focus on enjoying your stay without any worries. So, book your stay at this exceptional hotel and experience the convenience and comfort it has to offer during your visit to San José, Costa Rica.

Closest airports

Tobías Bolaños International Airport

2.5mi

Juan Santamaría International Airport

7.8mi

Quepos La Managua Airport

34.8mi

La Fortuna Arenal Airport

48.5mi

Tortuguero Airport

58.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Racquetball

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Rooms

Superior Premium Level - Lounge access. in Barceló San José

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Superior, 2 Double/King, Premium Lounge Access

2 Double Beds

1 King Size Bed

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Stay in our elegant Superior Premium Level room, offering lounge access and a stunning view. With 2 double beds and 1 king size bed, this spacious room accommodates up to 3 adults and 2 children, ensuring a comfortable stay for the whole family. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom with a bathtub, a minibar, a coffee machine, and other great amenities for a truly relaxing experience.

Master Suite - Lounge Access in Barceló San José

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Master Suite, Lounge Access

1 Double Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

860 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Terrace

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Experience luxury and comfort in our spacious Master Suite, boasting 861 sqft of living space and featuring a private balcony with stunning views. Enjoy the convenience of an executive lounge access, a minibar, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV, while pampering yourself in the private bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries.

Superior Double Room in Barceló San José

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Superior, 2 Double/King

2 Double Beds

1 King Size Bed

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Experience ultimate comfort in our spacious Superior Double Room, featuring two double beds and a king size bed to accommodate up to 3 adults and 2 children. Enjoy stunning views, relax in the bathtub, and indulge in amenities such as a minibar and coffee machine.

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Superior

1 Double Bed

335 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Bright rooms equipped to make you feel at home. Located on the hotel's lower levels. They stand out for their spaciousness and brightness.

 Suite Premium Level - Lounge Access in Barceló San José

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Suite, Premium Lounge Access

1 King Size Bed

580 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Terrace

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Suite Premium Level

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Superior, King

1 King Size Bed

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Superior includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width.

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Superior, King/Queen

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Superior includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

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Superior, Premium Lounge Access

335 sqft

Minibar

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Tea/Coffee maker

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Includes: Breakfast, Lounge VIP Access, Late check out until 4pm subject to availability, 10% discount at hotel restaurants and amenities, Private Check in área, Express check out available. Superior Premium Level rooms boast impressive views of the mountains and the National Stadium. They are spacious, bright rooms located on the sixth floor.

Standard, King, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

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Double for single use includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or a single bed 80-130 width.

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Superior, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

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Superior includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

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Superior Two Double Beds

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Superior With Terrace

Guest reviews

8.4

3,274 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Hector

8.2

July 2023

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

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.

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Antonio

8.2

September 2023

The staff was incredible and the facilities were stunning! Great view from the pool and beautiful breakfast area. The breakfast selection was great and there was a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. Great options and value! You can walk downtown from the site however it is about an hour and a half to the central market/downtown core. I did walk it in the daytime and the local police mentioned to be cautious as normal when you are a tourist in foreign countries. I would not recommend walking at night.

The jacuzzi wasn't working that week 😕 and the dinner isn't recommended in my opinion. Remember this is my opinion that is why I booked the hotel stay with breakfast only.

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Yunwen

9.1

May 2023

The facilities and amenities were worth the hotel rate -- although the premium cantin in particular was often out ofwater -- overall were nice. Staff was helpful but the AC in the first assigned room was not working. The elevator is strangely designed to open between two floors so that, for example, if your room is on the 2nd floor, guests have to carry their luggage and walk down 12 steps to get to their room. It was a challenge for us because our luggage was quite heavy (for a 17-day stay in Costa).

The breakfast was lacking of vegetables and boring.

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Jill

8.2

March 2023

Breakfast and evening meal had limited choices. Good fresh fruit and salad buffet but very little hot options. Loved the bedroom, large, very comfortable, good bathroom, toiletries and always beautifully cleaned. We chose to be on the premium (top ) floor which had a small lounge with complimentary snacks and drinks open all day which we enjoyed. Nice swimming pool area with plenty of loungers and towels available. Good poolside grill restaurant Also loved the beautiful gardens.

Sometimes hard to get a table due to large groups already seated.

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Anonymous

10

August 2023

The included breakfast was so delicious! It is well worth it. From 5-10:30 AM they served the breakfast buffet style. Extremely flavorful. I was concerned there would be a lot of pork options, but they had beef, chicken, and Turkey. The fruit was amazing. The room service was on point as well! We got massages there, and I think they took our souls :D. Needless to say, the massages are well worth it, we got them the morning of leaving to go back to the US. The shower is made differently, I got water everywhere the last night but I was also very sore from excursions. They offer excursions, but they are more expensive compared to trip advisor and Viator. They only have hand towels and regular towels, so bring your own wash cloth. Shuttle was quick also! I highly recommend! The bed was hard when I sat on it, but I slept so good so complaints! We stayed 5 nights. Also, try the lemonade with peppermint.

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Joanna

8.2

April 2023

The bed was huge and so comfy, with beautiful sheets. The pool area is fabulous, hammocks and shade, food was good (portions too big). Man on desk was great, I needed to use a computer urgently and the facility was shut for maintenance all week, so he arranged a temporary solution.

Some staff could be a bit more proactive, telling you helpful info, not just answering a question. On arrival my key card didn't open my room, I went back to reception, and the lady just did something and said try again. 5 star, I would expect an apology at least, or an explanation that sometimes they don't work? This sounds minor, but there were a few examples like this. Still highly recommend it.

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Craig

10

September 2023

Beautiful hotel with great restaurants, and a nice pool with outside bar and restaurant. The 24 hour room service was amazing and not too expensive. The premium level service was excellent and the premium level bar/restaurant was fantastic. Definitely my go to hotel for Costa Rica.

The wifi signal was weak, which was annoying at times. It would have been nice to have Netflix or something other than basic channels in the room. Other than that it's an excellent hotel.

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Maxine

8.2

July 2023

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).

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.

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Tanja

9.1

July 2023

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.

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.

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Victoria

9.1

January 2023

Spacious rooms with very comfy beds. Pool well maintained with plenty of sunloungers. Great breakfast & food/drinks from pool bar good. Location close to airport with free shuttle which ran smoothly

Booked & paid more for a Premier room on floor 6 with access to the lounge but weren't given this room. Unable to get late check-out due to availability. When we questioned reception staff about the advertised premier lounge & 10% discount in restaurants, we were told these were also subject to availability & not available for our stay. Would still recommend the hotel, but don't bother paying more for extras that aren't actually available!

Points of Interest Around Barceló San José

Attractions

Costa Rican Art Museum (Museo de Arte Costarricense)

0.8mi

San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central)

1.7mi

National Theater (Teatro Nacional)

2.1mi

Plaza de la Cultura

2.1mi

Gold Museum

2.1mi

Braulio Carrillo National Park

2.6mi

Rescate Animal Zooave

12.5mi

Doka Estate

12.8mi

Orosi River Valley (El Valle del Rio Orosi)

15.5mi

Lankester Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanico Lankester)

16.4mi

Irazu Volcano National Park

17.6mi

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

18.2mi

Sarchi

19.3mi

Poas Volcano National Park

19.7mi

Rainmaker Park

26.4mi

Restaurants

Restaurante Ánfora

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Restaurante El Rancho Grill

Cuisines

  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Restaurante Japonés Miyako

Cuisines

  • Japanese

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Barceló San José

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Racquetball

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Stay rules - Barceló San José

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Barceló San José

At what times are check-in and check-out at Barceló San José?

Barceló San José's check-in window is between 02:00 PM and 11:00 PM, with check-out required by 12:00 PM.

Does Barceló San José provide free parking options?

Yes, parking is available at the Barceló San José. The hotel offers free on-site public parking and no reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Barceló San José?

The entry-level price at Barceló San José is $72. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

Which room categories can I book at Barceló San José?

The hotel offers Superior Double Rooms and Superior Premium Level Rooms, which are both double rooms with a size of 334 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in these rooms. They can accommodate 3 adults and 2 children, with beds ranging from 2 double beds to 1 king-size bed. The hotel also has Master Suites and Suite Premium Level rooms, which are both suites. The Master Suite is larger at 861 sqft and can accommodate 5 adults and 4 children with a queen-size bed, twin bed, and double bed. The Suite Premium Level is smaller at 581 sqft and can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child with a king-size bed. Smoking is not allowed in these suite rooms as well.

What are the main attractions at Barceló San José?

Guests at the Barceló San José hotel can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities offered by the hotel. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, unwind at the spa with various treatments such as massages, body wraps, and scrubs. Fitness enthusiasts can make use of the fitness center, tennis court, and golf course. The hotel also offers hot tubs, saunas, and yoga classes for further relaxation and wellness. Guests can also enjoy live music performances at the hotel and have access to executive lounges.

In terms of dining options, the hotel offers a variety of restaurants. Restaurante Ánfora serves international cuisine, Restaurante El Rancho Grill offers grill and BBQ dishes, and Restaurante Japonés Miyako serves Japanese cuisine. These restaurants cater to different ambiances such as family-friendly, traditional, and romantic.

Overall, guests have a wide range of options to spend their time at the hotel, catering to various interests and preferences.

Does Barceló San José feature a pool area?

At the Barceló San José Hotel, there is one pool available. It is located outdoors and is heated. The pool is available all season long.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Barceló San José?

The Barceló San José hotel has three on-site restaurants. These include Restaurante Ánfora, offering international cuisine in a family-friendly ambiance. Restaurante El Rancho Grill provides traditional grill and BBQ dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere. Lastly, Restaurante Japonés Miyako offers a romantic setting for enjoying Japanese cuisine.

Does Barceló San José accept credit cards and cash payments?

Yes, Barceló San José accepts both credit cards and cash payments.