Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Barceló San José

This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 3 km from the city centre. 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 centre, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Barceló Hotels & Resorts
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Barceló Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

    • 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 double beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amrita
    Suriname Suriname
    The breakfast was really good with healthy food, such as chickpea, courgette, broccoli, potato, eggs, fruits, pancakes, etc. The coffee was delicious. The bed was soft, the room was very large. There was a sitting sofa. We were at six floor, which...
  • Ewunka
    Poland Poland
    The hotel exceeded our expectations, even though it’s not brand new anymore. It’s located in a good spot, convenient both to the airport and the city center. There are shops nearby. Our favorite dining experience was at the El Rancho restaurant.
  • Rae-ann
    Canada Canada
    Nice Rooms, well appointed. Beauiful grounds, helpful staff
  • Olena
    Ukraine Ukraine
    The best hotel in San Jose,Costa Rica .10/10. Excellent service, wonderful hearty varied breakfasts, clean spacious rooms, shower, hair dryer, coffee maker, flat screen, Wi-Fi, quiet place. A beautiful park near the hotel will replace a trip to...
  • Mary
    Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago
    The hotel was very nicely appointed, with a lovely lobby area, and a clean and comfortable bedroom. Meals were varied, ample and tasty. I also enjoyed the very talented female pianist playing live on the evenings I was a guest.
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice hotel providing good value for money. Decent food at the poolside restaurant. Friendly staff and free airport shuttle service.
  • Carlos
    Canada Canada
    Everything was just great, from the room to the pool.
  • Ryan
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful gardens and great breakfast selection. Free airport transportation
  • Arlene
    Canada Canada
    Inviting lobby. Quick check-in. Secure elevator. Comfortable well appointed room.
  • Lutz
    Germany Germany
    All facilities as you expect from a 5* rated hotel. Combines Shuttle service to/from the airport and a close location to the the city.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • Restaurante Ánfora
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Restaurante El Rancho Grill
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
  • Restaurante Japonés Miyako
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic

House rules

Barceló San José takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-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.

Juan Santamaria is a 9 miles drive from the hotel and an airport service is available on resquest. You can drive to Sabana Park and the National Stadium in 1.98 miles

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