Barceló San José

Hotels
Barceló Hotels & Resorts
Residencial El Robledal , San José , cr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Good location
Nice room quality
Cons:
Poor WiFi
Not all amenities available
Some negative service experiences
High restaurant prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.35
Multiple reviews mention clean rooms, but issues such as an outdated shower head impact the score.
Service
9.35
Many reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, though there are noted incidents of poor service.
Location
9.15
Close to the airport and well-maintained property contribute positively.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms are described as nice and spacious, though some amenities are lacking.
Amenities
8.35
Certain amenities weren't available during the stay, impacting the overall rating.
Value for Money
8.85
Overall value is considered good, but some guests find certain services overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Restaurant prices are mentioned as too high, which affects the sentiment.
Overall Experience
9.15
Despite some negatives, guests enjoyed their stays and appreciated the hospitality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 08:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with scenic views, flat-screen TVs, and convenient amenities like a coffee-maker and mini bar.

Diverse Dining Options
Satisfy your culinary cravings at our 3 distinct restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, complemented by a cozy bar for relaxing drinks.

Wellness and Recreation
Unwind at the spa, stay active at the fitness center, or enjoy a game at the squash, tennis, or pickleball courts. Don't forget to book a soothing treatment in advance!

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement at Barceló San José. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

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
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.35
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Vidal solo_traveller cl
6
No como esperaba
Pros:

El jardín, y la pianista que toca música en el lobby.

Cons:

Hubo 2 días en la semana que me quedé en qué no asearon mi habitación. Aún cuando puse en la puerta la señal de asearla. Y un día, que salí a las 06:30 am, volví a las 16:30 y recién la estaban aseando. Al exponer esto en la Recepción, me dijeron que cuando el personal de aseo veía cualquier nota puesta en la puerta de la habitación, no entraba para no molestar. Esto no tiene sentido porque hay una nota de No molestar, que es específica para eso, y otra de asear la habitación.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Victor solo_traveller gt
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Emma Maria Mercedes family_with_children ar
9
RECOMENDABLE
Pros:

muy buen desayuno, excelente atención en recepción y muy bueno el servicio al cuarto para comer y buen precio

Cons:

la temperatura de la piscina bastante baja

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
S
St-Cyr extended_group ca
10
Très bon séjour
Pros:

Déjeuner

Cons:

Un peu cher

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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MONICA VIRGINIA extended_group ar
10
SUEÑO CUMPLIDO. MARAVILLOSA EXPERIENCIA QUE SE CONVERTIRÁ EN RECUERDO INOLVIDABLE.
Pros:

Fue tan maravilloso todo, que considero importante señalar que la amabilidad del personal es lo que más destaco, Me sentí super cómoda, regresaría una y mil veces. GRACIAS. COSTA RICA PURA VIDA!!!!

Cons:

No existió algo que me disgustara.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Lumka solo_traveller za
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
F
Francis couple cr
8
Pros:

precio

Cons:

antiguo habitaciones

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
S
Sonia family_with_children es
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
M
Melissa family_with_children cr
10
Súper encantada
Pros:

Todo es todo

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
P
Paulina couple cr
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
D
Dmitry Borodin solo_traveller ru
9
Достойный отель на 1-2 ночи!
Pros:

Останавливался здесь два раза, в первую ночь после прилёта, и в последнюю перед вылетом с Коста Рики. Первый раз бронировал через сайт, второй - через booking.com.

Глобально все хорошо: красивые уютные номера (кое-где требуется ремонт, но это не критично), просторные и светлые, очень удобные кровати (как всегда в отелях сети Barcelo), плотные black-out шторы, отличная шумоизоляция. Очень чисто и комфортно. Сильный горячий душ в ванной. Приятный персонал, быстрое заселение, неплохой завтрак и ужин по меркам Коста-Рики (например, в Мексике в городском отеле Barcelo México Reforma завтрак намного лучше как по выбору, так и по вкусу).

Хорошая цена, особенно при бронировании через сайт с программой лояльности Barcelo Unique. Есть неплохая зеленая территория (что редкость для городских отелей), есть аренда авто с хорошими условиями (лучше, чем в аэропорту).

Расположен отель между аэропортом и центром города, с пробками может быть около 30 минут. Есть бесплатный трансфер, очень удобно.

Cons:

Во-первых, я не смог поздно вечером забронировать через сайт по своей программе лояльности (только утром и днем это возможно), пришлось брать дороже на booking.com. Очень странно.

Во-вторых, разнообразие еды на завтраке и ужине, конечно, не соответствует 5* отелю сети Barcelo! Мало фруктов и овощей, не было даже авокадо и гуакамоле (!), маленький выбор десертов, основные мясные и рыбные блюда вкусные, но, опять-таки, опций очень мало. Абсолютно не сравнить с городским отелями Barcelo в Мексике и Испании!

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
C
Cristiane couple br
10
Maravilhosa
Pros:

Cama e travesseiros excelentes! Gostamos muito também do tamanho do quarto, ambiente do hotel, cuidado e higiene!

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Gil extended_group mx
9
Pros:

La atención del personal buena, nos atendieron con amabilidad... el desayuno estuvo muy rico

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jorge family_with_children es
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sophie solo_traveller ch
9
Excellent
Pros:

Chambres très spacieuses, confortables avec balcon.
Petit déjeuner incroyable.
Magnifique jardin et piscine

Cons:

Système de clés par carte magnétique compliqué (recu 8 cartes au total, toutes identiques mais n'ouvrent pas les mêmes portes... on s'y perd)

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Philip family_with_children de
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Pizarro solo_traveller cr
10
100%
Pros:

Muy bueno

Cons:

Falta de
Parqueo

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Aldair couple cr
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Maria couple cr
9
Buena
Pros:

Excelente desayuno

Cons:

El pasillo hacia la habitación teniendo olor a humedad

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lydia solo_traveller us
10
Barcelona is a beautiful hotel with a lot to offer. It exceeded my expectations and would recommend
Pros:

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.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee