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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Interior entrance
Restaurant
Escape to Barceló San José, an upscale hotel in Uruca near National Stadium of Costa Rica. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa treatment, enjoy a meal at one of the 3 on-site restaurants, or take advantage of shopping and activities like racquetball/squash. Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or unwind with coffee from the shop/cafe. Free airport pick-up and WiFi ensure convenience while top-rated amenities like breakfast and helpful staff delight guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle

Room options

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Premium Room (Superior Level)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Suite (Level)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(126 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150

What's nearby

  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sabana Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Morazan Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

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
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miyako - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Barceló San José

Upscale hotel near Sabana Park
Located close to National Stadium of Costa Rica and Morazan Park, Barceló San José provides free airport pick-up, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a body treatment, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like racquetball/squash. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 254 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
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

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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Barcelo San Jose Palacio
Palacio Barcelo
Palacio San Jose
San Jose Barcelo Palacio
San Jose Palacio Barcelo
Barcelo Palacio Hotel Costa Rica
Barcelo San Jose Palacio Costa Rica
Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel San Jose
Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel
San Jose Barcelo
Barceló San José Hotel San Jose
Barceló San José Hotel
Barceló San José San Jose
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Barceló San José Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Barceló San José have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Barceló San José pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Barceló San José?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barceló San José?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Barceló San José?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Barceló San José provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request.

Where is Barceló San José located?

Located in Uruca, this spa hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabana Park, National Stadium of Costa Rica, and Morazan Park. National Museum of Costa Rica and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Barceló San José Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1172 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1775 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

10/10 Excellent

sal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was good the food and service great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, gorgeous room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is never a disappointment staying here. I have stayed several times in the past year
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Barcelo',always stay there when I'm in SanJose.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

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

Oscar Edenilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Licelot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were respectful and attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Walter de Jesus Diaz

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean rooms and facility. You can tell there is a high standard in hygiene. The staff was always eager to help with questions, especially the manager in the Aurora Cafe, I don’t remember his name but he had a moustache. He was so pleasant and professional. Also our hotel bus driver Gonzalo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will return !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Room are clean but very old, need to start modernizing the rooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse Coleman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible; the property was even better than the photos; breakfast was awesome; we really enjoyed our stay at Barceló.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has great access to the highway and for me is a great location. It is a bit dated, but well maintained and has very good amenities. I would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic, even Juan, on a good day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast average at best …
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A good c+ … clean but outdated
Stayed 4 nights 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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and close to San Jose airport.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice and quiet. The vibe is super relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jedisan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first stop in Costa Rica, and it was phenomenal!!!! Great room, very safe! Excellent staff! Great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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