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The grounds are fantastic... the rooms are just okay. The door to the adjoining room is so thin, it sounds like i have people living in my closet.

great hotel experience.

Seriously amazing place! Can’t wait to come back next year.

Nice hotel with good amenities. A fair bit of walking up and down stairs between rooms, the pool, restaurant and beach area.

The staff was great. Everyone was helpful if you had questions.

Loved the nature & how amazing the staff was

The staff at Shana really shines. Makes the entire experience feel like a big family. From the greeting when you arrive to the service in the restaurant and any interaction with the cleaning staff, they are just great. Breakfast is fabulous with many cook to order options and a lot of wonderful fruit.

Nice location. Close to restaurants and beach. Saw lots of wild life on or near property including tons of monkeys. Adult pool is great and drinks are good. Room is basic but has what you need. Best to get on a higher level. Staff is very friendly. The pool side food is good but dinner is pricey.

Positives: Great view. Monkeys everywhere. Large room with a kitchen made it nice to go shopping and store food/drinks in the fridge. King sized comfortable beds. Nice large pool for the kids to play in. Access to private beach about a 10 minute hike. Negatives: did not like that it was so far from the main road. Resort is built on a hill, so the walk from the room to the pool was a hike either direction. Golf carts available for transportation up and down. Parking is tight, parallel parking. Originally no where close to the room, had to ask for golf cart assistance. The rooms are nice but I noticed multiple defects in the room which just need some TLC (ie broken marble countertop near sink, spots on the bathroom wall, one bath window did not have a lever to lock it closed, the toilet did not flush well (but the water pressure is excellent), the soap dispenser was mounted behind a towel rack, the shower window had a see thru blind, there were two circuit breaker boxes in the shower room, in plain view, the fridge made random whining noises a couple times a day. It could be really nice I just feel like they should pay a little more attention to detail. My only other negative was that the restaurant prices were super high, with no options for like pool side snacks and such. And the sodas are not within walking distance.

This was my first time in Costa Rica and I don't speak spanish. From pre-visit through airport pick-up and return to the airport they were very communicative about everything. They set up my pre-return covid test as well. The location is quite nice and things were much better than I knew to expect. I will most definitely return with my significant other. The location of the resort is nice and you have many beautiful views. My only real problem was inconsistent internet coverage but whenever I needed to get work done when I was there I was able to sign on and do my work. The next time that I go I will take advantage of more of the things that the resort has to offer such as the spa services and I will do more excursions. I am looking forward to the next visit!!!!

Rooms were not consistent

Amazing resort, friendly and helpful staff. Food and drinks were excellent. Bartenders and servers were great. Pool was gorgeous and location to beach and activities in Manuel Antonio was perfect.

A very good experience at Hotel Shana by the Beach. It was a beautiful place and they keep good care of the cleanliness in the room, pool, restaurant. They followed the Covid-19 security rules.

I enjoyed the staff, incredibly helpful. The food was top notch

Like the private beach. Shower doesn’t have a place to put the soap. We have to put soap on the floor not so nice.

Beautiful ocean view and nice walk to beautiful Biesanz beach. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful.

We loved our vacation to Costa Rica. The room was great and so was the staff. Really nice walk down a path to a gorgeous beach. Would recommend to anyone.

Road to Punta Quepos Manuel Antonio Puntarenas

Hotel highlights

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking
  • Onsite dining

Biesanz Beach is a short stroll from Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio, and other popular attractions like Playitas Beach are within a mile (2 km). This 77-room, 4.5-star hotel has a winery, a full-service spa, and free breakfast.


Dining

Free buffet breakfast is included with your stay and awaits you each morning from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Enjoy a leisurely bite to eat at the onsite restaurant, or have a drink at the bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include balconies or patios, minibars, and coffee makers.


Property features

Guests of Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio have access to a winery, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 190 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center.

Room options

Jungle Room with Shared Pool

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Jungle Room with Private Pool

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 4

Standard Room

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

Everyone (16) Couples (5) Family (4)
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Everyone

The grounds are fantastic... the rooms are just okay. The door to the adjoining room is so thin, it sounds like i have people living in my closet.

By , from Red Lodge on Feb 13, 2024

Review comment responded on Feb 14, 2024

Hello dear, thank you very much for your stay at Shana by the Beach. We are pleased to know that you liked the hotel in general. We hope to have you here soon and please don't forget to recommend us to all your loved ones to enjoy again of the best hotel in Manuel Antonio and believe us that me and all my coworkers put a lot of effort to provide a unique proffesional but friendly experience! Thanks again for the nice comments. Pura vida!A cordial greeting from Manuel Antonio. Pura vida!Rolando R. Reservations Department.

5
Friends

great hotel experience.

By on Oct 5, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 7, 2023

Hello dear Maolin, thanks for choosing Shana by the Beach. It is an honor to read these nice comments with a perfect score. Our staff put a lot of effort to provide a unique experience. We are very happy to know you liked the service from our staff.Pura vida from Manuel Antonio,

5
Partner Couples

Seriously amazing place! Can’t wait to come back next year.

By on Apr 19, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 19, 2023

Hello Ramon, thank you so much for this excellent score and nice comments. We are looking forward to your next visit.

5
Everyone

By on Apr 4, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 30, 2023

Hello dear Arshin, thanks for your excellent score. We really appreciate the time to post this. Please recommend us to all your friends and family. Pura vida from Manuel Antonio

4
Family

Nice hotel with good amenities. A fair bit of walking up and down stairs between rooms, the pool, restaurant and beach area.

By on Dec 8, 2022

Review comment responded on Dec 11, 2022

Dear Robert: Thank you for choosing our resort and for taking the time to write a review! Shana by the Beach aims to provide a truly unique experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to Manuel Antonio in the future. Warm regards, Guest Relations

4
Friends

The staff was great. Everyone was helpful if you had questions.

By on Oct 18, 2022

Review comment responded on Oct 22, 2022

Dear Derrick, thank you for your feedback and for choosing Shana by the Beach. We are glad that you enjoyed the service of our staff and that we were able to help you with your questions. We are looking forward to seeing you soon and would be glad if you recommended the hotel to your family and friends.

5
Family with small children

Loved the nature & how amazing the staff was

By on Aug 26, 2022

Review comment responded on Sep 3, 2022

Dear Alejandro:Thank you for choosing our resort and for taking the time to write a review! Shana by the Beach aims to provide a truly unique experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to Manuel Antonio in the future.

5
Family

The staff at Shana really shines. Makes the entire experience feel like a big family. From the greeting when you arrive to the service in the restaurant and any interaction with the cleaning staff, they are just great. Breakfast is fabulous with many cook to order options and a lot of wonderful fruit.

By on Apr 6, 2022

Review comment responded on Apr 28, 2022

Dear Katherine Thank you for your generous feedback. We are thrilled to learn that you found our resort to exceed your expectation. Your kind remarks on our team members are much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Shana by the Beach for another inspired experience. Warm regards,

4
Everyone

By on Mar 28, 2022

4
Partner Couples

Nice location. Close to restaurants and beach. Saw lots of wild life on or near property including tons of monkeys. Adult pool is great and drinks are good. Room is basic but has what you need. Best to get on a higher level. Staff is very friendly. The pool side food is good but dinner is pricey.

By on Feb 25, 2022

Review comment responded on Feb 26, 2022

Dear Maily, I appreciate you taking a moment to write a review about your experience at Shana by the Beach. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you, Andrey Jimenez Guest Relations

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