This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 1.9 mi from the city center. It offers an outdoor pool, tennis court and complementary WiFi connection and shuttle to and from the airport, this service must be booked 36 hours in advanced. The air-conditioned rooms at the Barceló San José feature carpeted floors, flat-screen TV and views of the city or mountains. Each one comes with a coffee-maker and mini bar. The Barceló San José has 3 restaurants, Anfora Restaurant, Miyako Japanese and El Rancho Grill Restaurant also you will find a bar on site. There is a spa with a fitness center, hot tub and a range of treatments. Other facilities include a 3 squash court, 2 tennis court and 1 pickleball court free for guests booking in advance directly at the gym. Juan Santamaría Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and an airport shuttle service is available on request. You can drive to Sabana Park and the National Stadium in 10 minutes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Barceló Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Barceló Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
or
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Glenn
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Great location, spacious room, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff, delicious breakfast, definitely going to return.
  • Clarice
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was really nice, the hotel grounds were beautiful! The walk to the pool was absolutely stunning and the facilities were great. I really enjoyed my stay and would absolutely return!
  • Sylvia
    United States of America United States of America
    We love the free breakfast and the balcony breeze is amazing!
  • Montserrat
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice hotel. Very pretty. The room had a wood finishing that is nice. The staff were very friendly, I used the airport shuttle service. Shrimp fettuccine was ok.
  • Ann
    United States of America United States of America
    Great bjg rooms. Lounge floor was nice. Breakfast was great!
  • Layne
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The hotel is very nice and very clean. It is also very comfortable. The staff was very friendly. The shuttle guy (Mario) was great. Having a bellhop take the luggage to the room is nice as well. Overall, I had a great experience, thank you!
  • Cindy
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was spacious and clean. Plenty of light and electrical outlets. The bathroom was well configured and water pressure was great. The shuttle to the airport was on time and greatly appreciated!
  • Alessandro
    Mexico Mexico
    Comfy mattress, good wifi, cool shower, shuttle service to and from the airport
  • Poynton
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Staff was excellent! Great location. Beautiful property. Very quiet and comfortable. The garden grounds are amazing. Pool area super comfortable. Bartenders at El Rancho restaurant were 1st class.
  • Dez
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was amazing every day. The room was ok, they rarely came to clean it. I had to go down a few time to ask for someone to clean it and also send supplies. The bwd was great.

Property questions and answers
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  • My flight arrives at 11pm. How late does the airport shuttle pick-up? If I arrive at the hotel after midnight, will I still be able to check-in?

    Hello! Receive warm greetings from Costa Rica, for us it will be a privilege to welcome you to the hotel, we appreciate your choice. We were checki..
    Answered on 23 December 2019
  • how far from the airport?

    We are from 15 to 20 minutes from the airport
    Answered on 7 January 2021
  • Are there any tours available at this time for tourists? also do you provide free PCR to the guest test before flight.

    Yes, you can ask in our front desk for tours. Guest have to pay PCR test to the laboratory
    Answered on 5 February 2021
  • Is any food included with our stay in a duplex suite?

    Duplex suites have access to our Premium Level Lounge
    Answered on 24 March 2021
  • Is there free parking for guests

    Yes, we have free parking for guest
    Answered on 5 February 2021
  • Hi, is the free airport shuttle to both airports? Thanks

    Hello, The free airport shuttle is only available to Juan Santamaria airport.
    Answered on 10 March 2022
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurante Ánfora
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Restaurante El Rancho Grill
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Restaurante Japonés Miyako
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic

Amenities of Barceló San José
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Racquetball
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Concierge
    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Convenience store on site
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Car rental
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Suit press
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Hairstyling
    • Hair coloring
    • Haircut
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Makeup services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Barceló San José takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscoverCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    At the hotel we care about the well-being of our clients, we follow protocols in the face of the COVID 19 situation, we have the Safe Travels seal and we follow the chain-level program called We Care About You

    Please note that the airport shuttle has to be reserved with at least 36 hours prior arrival. If reservation is made with less time, charges may be applicable.

    Please note that guests booking 6 or more rooms may be contacted by the property to make the payment within the next 72 hours to guarantee the reservation.

    The official time for Check In is at 14:00, if you want an early check in you must consult directly with the property, this service is subject to availability and against an additional charge, as well as Late check out.

    FAQs about Barceló San José

    • Check-in at Barceló San José is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Barceló San José on this page.

    • The prices at Barceló San José may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Barceló San José can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
      • Buffet
    • Barceló San José has 3 restaurants:

      • Restaurante El Rancho Grill
      • Restaurante Ánfora
      • Restaurante Japonés Miyako
    • Barceló San José offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Racquetball
      • Personal trainer
      • Live music/Performance
      • Happy hour
      • Tennis equipment
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Swimming pool
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Beauty services
      • Facial treatments
      • Makeup services
      • Hair treatments
      • Manicure
      • Pedicure
      • Haircut
      • Hair coloring
      • Hairstyling
      • Body treatments
      • Body scrub
      • Body wrap
      • Spa facilities
      • Fitness
      • Yoga classes
      • Fitness classes
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Barceló San José include:

      • Double
      • Suite
    • Barceló San José is 2.1 miles from the center of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.