What We Love

  • The resort staff is so friendly and attentive - you'll be spoiled as soon as you arrive.
  • Visit the National Stadium - mainly used for soccer & worth seeing for the impressive architecture.
  • Indulge yourself at the resort's large pool, complete with poolside bar. 

Things to Know

  • The resort is only 10 miles from the airport.
  • You're in a prime spot to tour Costa Rica's volcanoes, hot springs, rain forests or in/around the city.
  • This urban locale in the heart of San José is close to local shops, sites and the vibrant city center.

Resort Details

Dining
The resort's restaurants serve a variety of delicious cuisines.
OnSite Dining
  • Ánfora Restaurant

    Main restaurant serving buffet or a la carte meals. The Ánfora restaurant offers a large selection of international dishes to suit all tastes at breakfast, lunch or dinner.

  • El Bosque Bar

    Enjoy the El Bosque Bar with the best national and international drinks and delicious sandwiches, along with dancing to live music from Monday to Saturday and other various promotions.

  • Miyako Japanese Restaurant

    The Miyako Restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and stands out thanks to its exotic menu. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of sushi, tempuras, teppanyaki dishes and sashimi. Its comfortable and beautiful facilities are ready for you to have a great time.

  • Rancho Grill

    The Rancho Grill restaurant specializes in meat. It is located beside the swimming pool, and its chef will attend to you and serve you the region's best cut on the grill. In addition to red meat, don't forget to taste other options such as chicken, fish or seafood cooked on the grill.

Room service, concierge, a spa, business services and more are available.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour room service†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold†
  • Business services†
  • Children welcome
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange†
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym†
  • Gift/News stand†
  • 24-hour room service†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold†
  • Business services†
  • Children welcome
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange†
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym†
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars†
  • Meal Plan Type: European Plan†
  • Parking lot†
  • Pool
  • Restaurant†
  • Room service†
  • Safe deposit box†
  • Sauna†
  • Spa†
  • Tennis court†
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Travel agency†
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports†
On-Site Wedding Services

  • Barceló San José Hotel in San José, Costa Rica, organizes weddings and anniversaries and provides honeymoon packages. We provide idyllic packages so these evenings are sweeter than honey. Choose the wedding package that is most suited to you and your partner to celebrate this very special union. Barceló San José Hotel has a team of professionals and special services so everything goes as you wish.

† Fees may apply

Guests can enjoy tennis, an on-site fitness center, a children's pool and more.
On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on-site.
  • Fitness center on-site †

    The hotel features a gymnasium with programs suited to your needs, which is free to access for hotel clients. We offer you a sauna, steam room, hydro massage, biomechanics equipment, free weights, cardiovascular training and instructors to guide you. We provide spinning, yoga, dance, swimming and other fitness classes.

  • Hot tub
    There's 1 outdoor hot tub. 
  • Pool
    There's one outdoor swimming pool for adults and children with views of the gardens featuring sunlounger service. 
  • Sauna †
  • Spa †
    Within the hotel's facilities you will have access to enjoy our beauty salon & massages.
  • Steam bath †
  • Tennis court †
    There are 2 tennis courts on-site. There is 1 lit tennis court on site and 3 squash courts.

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 3113 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Book Now!

    We spent one night here before our long trip to our destination. The staff was kind and friendly, providing top-notch customer service. The room was immaculate, and I slept like a baby! I highly recommend Barceló and we will definitely be back!

    Oct 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Review From KG of San Jose Barcelo

    Barcelo is a jewel of a place in San Jose. This will be my choice of stay when I visit San Jose Costa Rica

    Oct 08, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Bed Bugs - Beware

    I have stayed over the years at this hotel when I visited Costa Rica but the quality and overall experience kept decreasing. What kept me booking with them were their prices, which seemed too good to be true. Alas, they were - my last stay was filled with bugs, bed bugs, etc. the worst part of this ordeal is that the hotel refused to acknowledge the issue, pretending that it wasn’t a big deal. Apparently, this hotel now caters mostly to locals via events, etc. So, they care little about the international tourists …

    Oct 03, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    I will go again!

    It was a wonderful experience. Beautiful hotel, close to everything. They call a taxi so you can go everywhere. They offer to the guests free transportation from and to the airport. I had a very good time staying in Barcelo San Jose. I also experience the same in Barcelo Tambor. excellent both!

    Sep 23, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Pura Vida Costa Rica trip

    My stay at Barcelo have been wonderful. Hotel is beautiful and clean. Staff service are professional and nice. The massage spa experience is definitely relaxing thanks to my masseuse Valeria. The food is soo good with variety of cultural dishes

    Sep 21, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • Advisory*Important Information for Our Guest* As of April 2012, the destination of Costa Rica has gone non-smoking in all public buildings and areas. All hotel rooms are also non-smoking.
  • Advisory*Important Note* Costa Rica will impose some restrictions for Holy Week. Alcohol is not permitted to be sold or consumed. This ban on alcohol starts the Thursday prior to Easter and runs through Easter Sunday. A few hotels purchase special permits to serve alcohol, but generally it is not available. In addition, most restaurants, shops, and bars will be closed for the same time period. Restaurants in the hotels will be operating. The City Tour will not be operating.
General Policy
  • Check In: 2:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

    Convention Policy -     Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a Spring Break-free environment.

    General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

    Service Charges - Maid: per room, per night, payable directly to the hotel.
    Bellman: per person, per stay, payable directly to the hotel.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed

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