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.
Such a beautiful hotel & location. Overlooking a lush green jungle and a beautiful ocean view. Very friendly staff. You will not be disappointed.
Everything about this hotel was perfect! The staff was so accommodating and super friendly!! Michelle at reception was especially amazing. Everyone that helped us went above and beyond to help us. It was close to the beach, great breakfast, wonderful pool and bar, fun events at night and the room was wonderful. I would recommend this hotel to all my friends who visit Costa Rica! The price was a great value and I truly feel that booking this hotel made our vacation the best it could have been!
We had such a great time at Shana By the Beach. The location is perfect. We had a beautiful ocean view overlooking the lush green jungle. The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was also amazing; especially the brick oven pizzas. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Costa Rica! ¡Pura Vida!!
We fell in love with Shana By the Beach! The customer service was great and from our arrival they did everything possible to have a relaxing and fun vacation. Perfect for couples or families. My son had a lot of fun !! My son, who has autism, received special attention and love from all the staff. Especially our waitress at breakfast. She was so lovely with him. We are very grateful. :-)
Monky's, Tucan's, private beach, pool bar, service. All excellent.
Loved our stay at this lovely hotel. The staff was very attentive and the facilities were spotless.
Had a great stay at Shana! It was very well kept and in a peaceful location. Wish they offered a shuttle service to local attractions or at least the bus stop. That would have made it exceptional!!
Spectacular jungle canopy views from rooms and restaurant. Got to watch a group of squirrel monkeys in the morning doing some insanely impressive acrobatic leaps. Great included breakfast. Pizza at restaurant was spectacular. Fun to watch them cook it. Not too expensive for a pizza that feeds two. Didn't try rest of restaurant menu, but it looked overpriced. Went in early December when whether was nice but crowds were low. Spent a lot of time hiking around all the trails in Manuel Antonio park and enjoying the views and wildlife, in particular the monkeys at the beaches in the park. Just outside the park, you can book a guide to take you kayaking to nearby reefs, where you can tie up the kayaks and snorkel. Note: be forewarned that the access to Playa Espadilla is not nearly as easy as it looks on the map. To use that beach, you'll probably want to take car or a shuttle a few kilometers and park it by the entrance to Manuel Antonio park. On the upside, there is a another little beach that is easy to access from the hotel and very nice.
Beautiful setting, you can hear the monkeys every morning and see them occasionally if you look carefully. Only problem was I had to do some work while there and the WIFI did not work unless you went outside and then it was marginal
2 nights stay, 2 nights water shower problem, as well as toillet does not working through the morning check out, back from the beach at around 5pm, waiting for 2 to 3 hours for fixes in the hotel restaurant . We're offered to use other room bathroom. Very uncomportable and inconvenience.
Small hotel, contemporary rooms with glass, chrome and stone. The only thing slightly annoying was to find out the in room coffee is not free, but costs $3. This is the first place I have every had to pay for in room coffee. A/C and tv worked great. The nearby beach is close by and very basic.
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio places you next to Playitas Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Biesanz Beach. This 54-room, 4.5-star hotel has a winery, a full-service spa, and free breakfast.
Free continental 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.
The 54 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including balconies, minibars, and coffee makers. 32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Safes, phones, and ironing boards are also available.
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 securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room.
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
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, we hope you enjoy your stay with us and we will try to improve every day to give the best to all our clients Best Regards Servicio al Cliente Hotel Shana by the beach..
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.
Dear Guest, We truly appreciate that you have chosen our hotel for your stay in Manuel Antonio. We are also thankful for your excellent review and feedback. It's always great for our entire staff to learn that our guests have enjoyed their stay with us at Le Cameleon. We are committed to providing a service of excellence, and we take great pride in having exceeded your expectations. In the name of our entire team, I thank you again for your kind words. We would be delighted to welcome you again soon. Kind regards, Samir
Hi, We thank you for your nice evaluation, we are so proud to learn that we are doing things the right way. Looking forward to having you on our premises in near future.
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.
Dear Giovanna , Thank you for selecting Shana By The Beach Hotel and Spa as your vacation destination in Costa Rica and for taking the time to share your experiences of your recent visit, we are absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed your stay, our services , and our facilities. Thanks for taking the time to write us this nice review and giving us a 5 out of 5. We appreciate it very much and hope to see you in the near future. Pura Vida
I enjoyed the staff, incredibly helpful. The food was top notch
Thanks for selecting Shana By The Beach Hotel as your vacation destination in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. We are happy to read that you were happy with the accommodations and services. We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review and giving us a 5 out of 5 Recommendation. We hope to see you again soon.
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.
Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for your honest feedback about your recent stay at our hotel! We are sorry for any inconvenience you may have experienced during your stay but we are glad to read that you enjoyed Playa Biesanz! Pura Vida
Beautiful ocean view and nice walk to beautiful Biesanz beach. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Dear Guest, Words are not enough to express our utmost appreciation of your review and for giving us 5 out of 5 on Expedia. It is delightful to note your satisfaction with our beautiful amenities, especially our private access of Playa Biesanz which is one of our most beautiful amenities. The entire Shana team works very hard to ensure that we deliver a high standard of service and a warm, memorable experience for every guest that comes through our doors. We would be more than pleased to accommodate you again.
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.
Dear Anonymos el Orbitz, We know how precious time is, so we would like to thank you for taking time out of your day to rate us five stars on Expedia. Customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of our business, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service from our staff. Playa Biesanz is on the most beautiful beaches Manuel Antonio has to offer- we are so glad you enjoyed it! Wishing you many happy travels, and if we hope to have the privilege to accomodate you again. Pura Vida
Such a beautiful hotel & location. Overlooking a lush green jungle and a beautiful ocean view. Very friendly staff. You will not be disappointed.
Dear Oscar, Thank you for taking your time to leave us this helpful review. We are overjoyed that your experience with us surpassed your expectations. We hope to see you again very soon! Pura Vida.
Dear Michael, We truly appreciate that you have chosen our hotel for your stay in Manuel Antonio. We are also thankful for your excellent review and feedback. It's always great for our entire staff to learn that our guests have enjoyed their stay with us at Shana by the Beach. We are committed to providing a service of excellence, and we take great pride in having exceeded your expectations. In the name of our entire team, I thank you again for your kind words. We would be delighted to welcome you again soon. Kind regards, Samir Hotel owner