About this property

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 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Barceló Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
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 full beds
or
1 king bed
2 full beds
or
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jesica
    Argentina Argentina
    Cleaned, classy, sofisticated, great breakfast buffet
  • Jasmina
    United States United States
    Spectacular beautiful garden beautiful inside and out
  • Albin
    United States United States
    The accommodation, staff were respectful, and the food.
  • Martha
    United States United States
    Easy for Ubers to find. Pool great but didn’t use as much as we would have liked due to rain (it is rainy reason mid -May thru Nov ) so we knew it might rain. We Love the breakfast egg chef. She’s so friendly. Luggage and door men are super...
  • Andrea
    United States United States
    We needed to stay only one evening before catching our flight early the next morning. It’s a very large hotel, with several restaurants and a gym equipped with steam and sauna area. It was a lovely stay, very clean and gracious staff. Our shuttle...
  • Gadiel
    Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
    The room was really confortable, the pillow is amazing. Really quiet and nice rest in the nights. Breakfast and food on the Restaurant super. The staff of the Hotel are spectacular, always to help and support with any request. Nice internet...
  • Eduardo
    United States United States
    The property is located right off the main highway. The grounds are well maintained and staff are very friendly Ericka in the restaurant and Mario the shuttle driver were extremely helpful
  • Glenda
    United States United States
    Everything! Beautiful landscaping! Great shop! Airport shuttle service! Wooden sculpture! Lovely decorate! Comfortable sitting area!
  • Kristijo
    United States United States
    The breakfast was amazing!! Everyone was very friendly and made us feel welcomed
  • Rupesh
    United States United States
    On my last day, I found out that the roller bag's chain was ripped out, rendering it unusable unless I purchased a new bag or had it repaired. Fortunately, I reached out to the lobby receptionist, who directed me to the service staff. They kindly...

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

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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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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 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

FAQs about Barceló San José