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Barceló San José

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
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Interior entrance
Restaurant
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle

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Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Estadio Nacional
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room (Superior Level)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master)

Suite (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite (Level)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

San José

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.

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Estadio Nacional - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • La Salle Natural Science Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Cuatro Reinas Station - 7 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ánfora - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miyako - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Barceló San José

Suburban hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
Barceló San José offers 254 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 254 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 17 meeting rooms. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Barceló San José has 3 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must contact this property at least 36 hours prior to arrival to arrange airport shuttle pickup.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Barcelo Palacio
Barcelo Palacio Hotel
Barcelo Palacio Hotel San Jose
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Barceló San José Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1196 out of 1791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1791 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Balamurugan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel for the most part. Bed and sheets are very comfortable. Location is descend. They have a horrible airport transfer policy asking us to wait 2hrs plus after landing to be picked up. Shower head needed replacing as it had mould on it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samrawit

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Antonio

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel tiene buen mantenimiento y se conserva bien, el desayuno es completo y variado
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS ROBERTO, Manhattan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for staying in San José.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando Perez

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Barceló San José overall, with a few small hiccups. At check-in, our room had multiple entrances but we only got one key per door, two keys each would have been more convenient. Also, though our booking included premium lounge access, we weren’t given the key until the last day after asking, so we missed out on most of that benefit. The shower design could also be improved since water easily spills outside. That said, everything else was excellent. The hotel is spotless, far cleaner than many luxury hotels I’ve stayed in across Los Angeles or Las Vegas. The décor is tasteful, the grounds are beautifully maintained, and even small details are cared for. The air conditioning wasn’t restricted like in many hotels, which made our room very comfortable. The staff was consistently friendly and helpful from the lobby to restaurants to security. Once we did access it, the premium lounge was a great perk with snacks and drinks. The breakfast buffet was a highlight, delicious gallo pinto, eggs, and many other options, making mornings a treat. Pricing was transparent with no hidden fees; even transportation was included free, unlike other hotels in San José ( Balmoral ). Our balcony view was also beautiful, adding to the experience. Despite the check-in issues, this hotel exceeded our expectations in cleanliness, service, and value. I’ll definitely be back and will recommend it to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angely, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

magda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

KNow Your Job

Check in took a while of confusion but worked out . The Difference of 5 to 4
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is Gorgeous. the staff is super helpful and the breakfast is second to none. Try to get a room away from the highway due to the noise from the semi truck downshifting at night. it will wake you up.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUSTAVO

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barceló provided excellent service and the staff were very nice. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice and stately

Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was great. Very quiet and I loved the red snapper at the bar and grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL ANTONIO HERNANDEZ

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal y el lugar excelentes
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rogelio

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pick up service at the airport, to the hotel, needs to be more flexible! My flight arrive on time and their pick as per their new hours I would have had to wait for 2 hours before they would show up. Had to take a taxi to the hotel and pay for it. Also their service from the hotel to the airport was changed and had to get up an hour earlier to be able to use their service. According to them the "new administration changed the service hours".
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacobo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
un lugar maravilloso en atencion, comodidad y servicios. Adiconalmente, facil de ingreso y desplazamiento en la ciudad
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! The staff were always very friendly and helpful. The VIP lounge is a must! Always had light snacks, drinks and dinner. The pool was amazing! Very clean and always had towels available. The only thing I didn’t enjoy too much was the staff at the pool bar, they were very dry, the girl who took my payment wasn’t friendly at all and looked like she didn’t want to be there, the experience would have been a lot better if they had friendly staff, due to her cold shoulder I didn’t even want to order another one. Overall my stay was really great and I would definitely bring friends and family along.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania, Desert Hot Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. Entertainment at the bar was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dainan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. I recommend the upgrade to a premium room it was well worth it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es el hotel para quedarte en San José y estar tranquilo
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Podría ser mejor

Solo teníamos reserva para una noche. No nos dieron la clave del wifi y cms la pedimos en el restaurante que estaba al lado de la piscina la mesera que nos estaba atendiendo nos indicó que se supone nos la dieran en la entrada pero que llamaría a recepción para que nos ayudaran. Estuvimos allí aproximadamente 40 minutos y según ella nunca le contestaron en recepción. Tuvimos que pagar al momento porque de recepción no habían entrado los datos de la tarjeta.Estábamos en el 6to piso por ser Premium. En el salón donde teníamos “picadera” y bebidas había que esperar para ser atendido ya que el personal no se encuentra todo el tiempo allí. Creó que para haber estado “pal” de horas no fue como creímos fuera a ser pero las facilidades estaban limpias. En el restaurante Rancho Grill ni en el salón premium tienen cerveza 0, deberían para la persona que no toma alcohol
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025