Barceló San José

Barceló San José, in La Uruca on the west side of the city

Barceló San José is a large city resort in La Uruca, 5 km from downtown San José, set in gardens with pools, tennis courts and a spa. It is one of the few hotels near the capital where you can arrive after a long flight and still feel you are on holiday.

It suits families on a first or last night, and groups and conferences: its convention centre takes up to 1,100 people.

Why we choose it

• Room to unwind on arrival. There is an outdoor pool for adults and a separate pool for children, plus a sauna, a hot tub and a spa, which is a lot to come back to after a day of travel.
• Four ways to eat without leaving. Anfora, the Japanese restaurant Miyako, the Rancho Grill steakhouse and El Bosque Bar mean nobody has to go out in the city traffic for dinner.
• Easy for families. Most room types sleep a family, the larger suites sleep more, and accessible rooms are available.

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Rooms and views

The Superior rooms are 31 m². The Superior with Terrace is the one we like for longer stays: 49 m² with a terrace over the gardens. On the Premium Level, the Superior Premium rooms look toward the mountains and the National Stadium, and the Suite Premium Level is 54 m² with a balcony.

For a big family there is the Master Suite at 80 m², and at the top the Presidential Suite Premium Level, 136 m² with a balcony or terrace.

On the property

Besides the pools and the four places to eat, the hotel has a gym, tennis courts, a sauna and a hot tub. The spa is for guests 18 and over. Families are welcome, with a child rate up to age 11. The hotel runs an airport shuttle on request, and we will tell you whether it or a private driver fits your flight better.

Location and getting there

La Uruca is on the west side of the city, between the airport and downtown, about 30 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport by car. Check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00. Read more about San José.

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