Barceló San José

5 stars
Autopista General Canas 3km, San José 10107, Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
+506 2220 2034
8.5
Very good
based on 4801 reviews
4,801 reviews
Wed 13/5
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Thu 14/5
2 guests, 1 room
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£34
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Double room
£34
Superior room
£43
Standard Room
£60
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Overview

Featuring a heated pool and outdoor tennis courts, Barcelo San Jose is a luxurious base in San Jose. It also has a Jacuzzi and a sauna.

The resort has 254 rooms and has been recently refurbished. It offers babysitting services, a currency exchange and a reception that operates 24 hours a day.

The air-conditioned rooms at the resort are cosy and offer a mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities and a desk.

Barcelo San Jose features both restaurant and bar where guests can unwind of an evening. For guests preferring to dine out, the local area provides a number of bars and restaurants with a range of varied cuisines.

Barcelo San Jose has easy access to Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture and San Antonio de Escazu. Guests can also visit La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

8.5
Very good rating
Based on 4,801 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Barceló San José

Wed 13/5
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Thu 14/5
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£60
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£63
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£77
nightly with VAT
Double room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£34
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£49
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£53
nightly with VAT
Superior room
No inclusions
1 king bed
£43
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£45
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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£47
nightly with VAT
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Amenities at Barceló San José

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Business centre

General

  • Executive lounge access
  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massage
  • Pool bar
  • Sauna

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee machine

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • CD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Fitness

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Gym

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Disabled access
  • Lift

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Balcony

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Golf
  • Beauty salon
  • Shopping

Parking and transportation

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Child pool

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Reviews of Barceló San José

8.5
Very good
4801 verified ratings
Wonderful
2551
Very good
899
Good
621
Okay
257
Fair
214
Mediocre
99
Poor
160

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the hotel's excellent service, friendly and helpful staff, and good breakfast offerings. The cleanliness of the hotel and rooms was positively noted by many, along with the spaciousness of the rooms and the inviting pool area. Some guests mentioned the hotel's beautiful gardens and overall pleasant atmosphere. However, a few reviews pointed out issues with outdated decor, noise from certain areas, and occasional service inconsistencies, but the positive aspects were more frequently highlighted.
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Service9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness8 out of 10
Breakfast8 out of 10
Pool7.5 out of 10
Room Size7 out of 10
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6.8
Okay
Rosmer, Nov 2019
Pros (+) Good Breakfast and great location
Cons (-) Bathroom and room are too dark. They look old and need to be refurnished.
9.4
Wonderful
Juan, Sept 2019
Pros (+) Breakfast is excellent!
Cons (-) Lighting in rooms couls be better
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2018
Pros (+) appearance of hotel restaurants buffet breakfast recycling staff was excellent
Cons (-) rooms were a bit small
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Value for money
Cons (-) Very limited Spa and small Fitness Center
2.0
Poor
anne, Feb 2017
Pros (+) The hotel said that the first three floors had no water service and all floors above were booked. However, we went to the fitness center on the main floor and the showers were working fine. The kitche...
Cons (-) Did not like anything about this hotel.
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8.5
Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) It was a good hotel for our stay in Costa Rica, but because of the location you can't walk to anything, you need a cab to go anywhere.
Cons (-) The food at the restaurant, especially dinner, was expensive and not that impressive.
8.5
Very good
Jesse, Oct 2016
Pros (+) Staff are highly friendly and bilingual. Some of them at least. It's right off the freeway and a good price for what you get.
Cons (-) Gym was hardly there at all. Fitness is important to me.I can improvise thanks to my training but I might as well have done bodyweight workouts. They didn't have someone at the front gate to let me in...
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9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2016
Pros (+) Breakfast buffet was superior and the lobby, garden and the pool were beautiful. The staff were very helpful and kind.
Cons (-) You have to take a taxi everywhere, and the cabs that are available at the hotel charge a premium to get you to your next location. It was $12 for a cab ride to Centro downtown and $6 for the cab ride...
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10
Wonderful
Amber, Jul 2016
Pros (+) The staff was wonderful and made me feel right at home. Check in and check out was very quick and efficient!! I also really enjoyed my dinner at the pool bar restaurant!! My room was very clean and co...
Cons (-) There was nothing I didn't like!!
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Location

Autopista General Canas 3km, San José 10107

What's nearby

  • Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica0.6 mi
  • Parque Metropolitano La Sabana0.7 mi
  • Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture1.7 mi
  • Parque de Diversiones1.8 mi
  • San Jose Parque Central1.9 mi
  • Melico Salazar Theater1.9 mi
  • Barrio Amón2.1 mi
  • Plaza de la Cultura2.1 mi
  • Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica2.1 mi
  • Museo de Oro2.1 mi
  • Templo de la Musica2.2 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art and Design2.3 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Barceló San José

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January
April
£85
£114
Cheapest month to stay with an average 45% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 69% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Barceló San José

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Barceló San José, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Barceló San José, plan to stay on a Monday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Barceló San José was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £79, while the most expensive was £79.
  • How long should you stay at Barceló San José? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Barceló San José

  • Where is Barceló San José located?

    Barceló San José is located at Autopista General Canas 3km in Uruca, 1.1 miles from the centre of San José. Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is the closest landmark to Barceló San José.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Barceló San José?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Barceló San José.

  • Does Barceló San José offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Barceló San José offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Barceló San José offer free parking?

    Yes, Barceló San José offers free parking.

  • Does Barceló San José offer free airport shuttle service?

    Yes, Barceló San José offers free airport shuttle service.

  • How far is Barceló San José from the airport?

    Barceló San José is 2.5 miles from San José Tobias Bolanos Intl. Barceló San José is 7.8 miles from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Does Barceló San José have a pool?

    Yes, Barceló San José has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Barceló San José hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Barceló San José in San José and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Barceló San José and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Barceló San José.

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Good to know

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.6
1.1 mi
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7.8 mi

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