Barceló San José

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Free Wifi

8.9
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk

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 10.56 miles 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 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar
Barceló Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Barceló Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • 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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See what guests loved the most:

Katrina
Canada Canada
“Great location to get around from while in San Jose. The hotel is a beautiful building with lovely spaces to rest, eat, enjoy the climate, etc. Rooms were so comfy and had all we needed and the staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is...”
Christina
United States United States
“Rooms were amazing. The restaurant offered options.The staff were all very nice and helpful.”
Lydia
United States United States
“I loved the traditional breakfast, the freshness of the foods and fruit and the fresh juices, the price and the presentation were all amazing! The taste was good too.”
Christina
United States United States
“Staff was excellent and was able to help us with anything we needed. Beds were extremely comfortable and we slept so well. Hotel and our room was clean and the breakfast was amazing with many options and loved the line to get eggs cooked anyway...”
Amanda
United States United States
“Lots of options to eat, beautiful outside area, and clean”
Vahy
United States United States
“Clean and nice , busy staff , good food but little experience , far from city . In general was confortable.”
Alejandra
United States United States
“Botanical garden with the sounds of parakeets and beautiful flowers, great breakfast with delicious coffee, friendly staff, clean, large rooms, comfortable, good AC. Live piano music at 7:30pm, by a talented player.”
Karen
St. Maarten St. Maarten
“The ambiance was great. The hotel environment was generally quiet. Staff was very helpful irrespective of the language barrier; (some struggled with English language but still tried to help.as needed).”
Camille
United States United States
“The grounds are spectacular. The piano music in the evening was very nice.”
Eduardio
United States United States
“Very nice architecture, design. Solid, traditional style with beautiful, warm wood ceilings and accessories. Beautiful grounds, emphasizing the local culture and flora.”

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, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar

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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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

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All cribs 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

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.

Juan Santamaría Airport is a 10.56 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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