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Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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Standard Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Road to Punta Quepos, 900 m NW from La Mariposa Hotel, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Playitas Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa La Macha
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Studio Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Royal Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Jungle Room with Private Pool | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Jungle Room with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Jungle View with Private Pool | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Royal Jungle View with Private Pool

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Garden view

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Jungle View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Royal Jungle View

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

2 Bedroom Suite with Private Pool

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Manuel Antonio

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.

What's nearby

  • Biesanz Beach - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pará Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa Espadilla - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playitas Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playa La Macha - 14 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 175 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Karolas Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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 luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include balconies or patios, minibars, and espresso makers.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Communal pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 5 2025 to November 23 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Parking area
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 190 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Shana
Shana Hotel
Shana Hotel Manuel Antonio
Shana Manuel Antonio
Shana Hotel & Spa Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

This hotel is located in Quepos, a short 5-minute walk from Biesanz Beach and also 17 minutes on foot from Playitas Beach. You'll also find Playa Espadilla and Pará Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio feature a casino on the premises?

No, Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and some guestrooms include private pools and in-room massages.

Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private indoor spa tubs.

Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio for a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per night.

Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

The closest major airport to Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio is Quepos (XQP), which is 6.2 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

Yes, every guestroom at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio.

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 740 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Our stay at Shana was amazing. From the front desk, to the staff at breakfast and the restaurant and our room. Cant wait to return to Shana!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
we visited the hotel 2 years ago first time it was perfect, now it looks worn out, ongoing renovation makes it even more uncomfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, pool areas were also very nice. Enjoyed the restaurant for the breakfast buffet, all of the staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. Beautiful views. Family friendly. Guest services, housekeeping, reception, and restaurant staff were all wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The monkeys, sloaths, parrots. Place is Gorgeous and would return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Huntley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, however it is built on a STEEP incline, so if you have any difficulties walking, think twice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazin

Amazing location, great on site restaurant, and wonderful staff. The private beach access was a nice touch too.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justo, Fairfax

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent. The staff was very friendly and ready to help. The facilities were well kept and very easy access to the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can’t beat chilling in the pool with a drink in hand while watching a sloth climbing a tree, toucans singing, and macaws flying overhead. Nor does anything beat the monkey visit on the balcony. Also Javier in the restaurant is THE MAN.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto Marino, San Jose

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent ans wonderful location and services. I'll always come back to thisnhotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Precioso lugar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia M

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had so much fun staying at this resort, and we saw the most variety of wildlife from our room & throughout the property, than we have on our other vacations!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Great customer service from every staff member we interacted with. We loved having access to the beach nearby. Happy hour every afternoon by the pool. Lots of wildlife just at our balcony, including sloths, toucans, and monkeys. We loved the stunning ocean view! Decent breakfast buffet included. We had dinner once on site which was ok. Enjoyed my massage. Johnny was great in helping us book our excursion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shain M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Parking was scary. Lol Pools were ok but pretty small and basic. Beach was a long walk down but pretty nice little beach. Walk back up is not super easy. All in all it was a nice place and the staff were all very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yeima

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lets start by saying that the staff is nice and friendly. But, The hotel is nothing like the pictures, I booked it specifically because of the views, the rooms are not cleaned, BATHROOMS: are nasty, and broken, beds is really hard, electricity and water went off while I was in the shower, towels are not in good shape, the ends are all broken, I requested an Iron since there is non in the room and it was all dirty and it messed up my clothes, PARKING: is a nightmare, it was time for us to leave and there was a car blocking us and we had to wait almost 2 hrs for them to find the driver when there is a guy 24hr right where we parked and did not say anything to the people blocking us, RESTAURANT: looks like a school cafeteria, prices are high just like all places in manuel antonio, they included the tip in the check and still the server came after us walking asking for cash, we always leave good tips everywhere we go but just dont like being asked for it, specially when is added in the bill. BEACH: dont expect it to be there, you have to go down a hill and up and towels for the beach you have to get at pool area and make sure to give it back or you will be charged 20.00 x each. I paid 680.00 us for 2 nights which is not cheap and I was really expecting a nicer hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful week long stay at Shana. Our 7 year old daughter had a blast at the pool and the beach nearby (hotel has direct access). We saw so much wildlife right from our balcony! Staff were very nice and helpful and assisted us with making plans in the area. Shana also set us up with transportation to/from the airport. We appreciated the hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin, Shelburne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little out of the way and the food was pricey but beautiful and close to the beach which can be a trek from other hotels. Currently building additional rooms so a bit noisy but not too bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous, filled with beautiful vegetation and flowering shrubs, and trees. It is bursting with unique, birds, butterflies, and monkeys. We even spotted sloths in the trees multiple times with the help of the friendly staff. Our accommodation were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price. Due to location, the property is on a very steep hill so be prepared to get your work out. Also, the beach is not 4 min, more like a 15 min hike. My husband and I did not mind it at all as we liked the exercise. We would definitely recommend ( did not receive the VIP amenities though, just a room upgrade for 3/4 nights. We had to move to a different room on the 4th night)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is nice. On a hill! There are NOT activities planned in the hotel, you are in your own. The bedrooms doors connected to next door bedrooms aren’t safe, I requested adding a lock on the 3 doors… they did! Going to the beach is a 10 minutes walking, but the beach is AWESOME!
Wiew from restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mixed Experience at Shana Resort - Better Options Available Nearby TL;DR: While Shana Resort isn't terrible, it's not worth the price when Parador Resort is literally 100 yards away offering significantly better value and amenities. As someone who has worked in the resort industry for 6 years, I have a keen eye for service standards and guest experience quality. I recently spent 8 nights in Manuel Antonio, splitting my stay between two resorts. After four exceptional nights at Parador Resort, my remaining four nights at Shana Resort were quite disappointing by comparison. The Good: The staff at Shana were friendly and accommodating. When I expressed my concerns, they were kind and even offered a restaurant voucher, though they couldn't provide the refund I requested. The Reality: At similar price points, the difference in quality and service was stark. Having worked in hospitality, I understand what constitutes good value, and here's what you miss at Shana compared to Parador: Room Quality Issues: - No complimentary water bottles (replenished daily at Parador) - No privacy on the balcony - Cheap soap that smells like dish detergent (vs. lovely lemongrass at Parador) - No bathrobes provided - Rooms run warm with inadequate AC - Toilet requires 10+ seconds of flushing to work properly - No blackout curtains (room gets bright early) - Only two pillows for a king-size bed - Cheap furniture and poor attention to detail (artwork not even centered) Noise Issues: - Constant noise fro
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Miami

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and management were amazing. They were very accommodating. The room was so spacious. The walk to the beach was an adventure and it is beautiful. The breakfast was amazing and pizza at the restaurant was good. So excited to see monkeys outside balcony. I saw more wildlife at Shana than at the park. I definitely recommend this place. I loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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