The Barceló San José hotel has a spectacular outdoor heated swimming pool for adults and another for children overlooking the gardens. They are open all year round, taking advantage of Costa Rica's pleasant average annual temperature of between 21 and 27 °C (70 and 90 °F). 

In addition, the hotel has a lounge chair service  (hammocks) designed for visitors to find the peace and tranquility you want while enjoying a delicious cocktail or relax tanning your skin under the warm Caribbean sun. The pool area is open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. (6 am - 9 pm).

The hotel's lush gardens provide a magnificent backdrop for a perfect vacation. Despite being located very close to the city of San Jose, offering all the comforts of an urban hotel, it is surrounded by dense tropical vegetation that will make guests feel in an idyllic Caribbean oasis . A delight for the senses that is worth discovering.

The Premium Level is an exclusive concept of services and facilities created by Barceló Hotel Group. Being part of the Premium Level gives guests exclusive access to the fifth and sixth floors, as well as the possibility of delaying check-out time until 4:00 pm. (4.00 pm) In addition, free Wi-Fi Internet access is available. 

Our Premium Level features:

• Complimentary executive breakfast, afternoon tea, and happy hour including alcoholic beverages with snacks from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• In addition, coffee, juice, tea, soft drinks, snacks, and fresh fruit are available throughout the day

• Late check out until 4:00 pm (subject to availability) 

• Airport transfers in and out with prior reservation (not private)  

• Private check-in area

• Possibility of express check out

• 10% discount in restaurants and hotel services (SPA, gift store)

• Cleaning service 

• Free flight confirmation service, free photocopy service.

The Barceló San José hotel offers a wide range of sports activities, with facilities specially designed to provide an experience that exceeds the most demanding expectations. 

In addition to its fully equipped fitness center, guests wishing to exercise during their vacation can enjoy several tennis courts lighted for training day and night. Tennis classes are also available for those who would like to improve their game.

Sessions are offered at aerobics that represent a perfect combination of cardiovascular exercises performed to the sound of music. This sport puts the whole body in continuous movement; it also improves flexibility, coordination, orientation and rhythm. 

Other sports available at the hotel include racquetball and squash. Both are played in a fully enclosed court, with 4 walls and a ceiling. The objective of the game is to serve or hit the ball in a way that your opponent cannot return it properly. It is undoubtedly the best way to have a good time while exercising.