Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

4.5 star property
VIP Access

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Terrace/patio
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Royal Jungle View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Road to Punta Quepos, 900 m NW from La Mariposa Hotel, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Playitas Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪17 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Studio Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Royal Jungle View with Private Pool

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Ocean View

  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Royal Jungle View

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Suite with Shared Pool

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Royal Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

Jungle Room with Private Pool

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Jungle Room with Shared Pool

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or spend the day at an attached winery.
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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.
The free breakfast at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Biesanz Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a playground and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • 5 minutes by foot from Biesanz Beach and a 1-minute drive from Playitas Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
A winery is on site. Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Quepos hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 743 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was so good. The proximity to the beach was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Like the place embedded in the mountain surrounded by exotic animals. Rooms, pool and restaurant outstanding !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, muy limpio y todo el Staf de el hotel, super amables
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Assume hotel! Excellent breakfast, cleanness, nice pool and gorgeous views to ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent 300 per night. The location is on a cliff, so it’s hell of a drive to get in and out of the area (if you wanna go to the national park or downtown). when we first arrived, the receptionist spent 3 minutes going over the layover of the resort and promised a guided tour will be done with a golf cart, but didn’t happen. When got to the room, the curtain didn’t close and was obviously missing a piece. Called the front desk, who said someone will be over in 10 minutes. Waited 15 minutes for someone to get there, who took a look and said will be back in 5 minutes, and ofc he didn’t come back in time. Obviously I didn’t wanna waste time waiting for them, so I went to the front desk physically, which btw, is also a hell of a hike uphill, the lady told me that she’s working on a solution, but no details and timeline. So I decided to explore the beach, while they are working on a “solution”, meanwhile we’ve already wasted 40 minutes. When we came back from the beach, another 45 minutes later, they were in our room fixing, along with a manager, who basically told us to soilder through the night and will replace a new one next day. And she didn’t mention anything like “I’m sorry” or “apologies.” To make the matter worse, we got locked out twice because they failed to change the batteries. The breakfast is also terrible, linens are dirty and old, there’s no sound isolation, and useless staff. Overall, absolute nightmare and so not worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, Edmonds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and the property was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous. So relaxing. Pools awesome and great fishing!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bart

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

4/5 that could have been 5/5 if they had only...

The rooms, the pool, and the restaurant all deserve 5/5 stars. So does their guest services team who helped us book a couple of fun adventures (surfing lessons and a tour of Manual Antonio National Park). That said, overall I'm giving 4/5 stars because of a few misses on service: 1) we booked two rooms via hotels.com under the same reservation and the hotel staff didn't think to put our rooms near each other. Not even in the same building, which was inconvenient for our family of 6. They did their best to get us closer by the second day, which I appreciated, and which helps them retain 4/5 stars. Maybe I didn't add a note in my reservation requesting they hold rooms near each other, but IMHO I shouldn't have to; 2) they never found time to make up our room. We were there two nights, and they never knocked or anything. We even requested they do it while we went out, but nothing. Part of the reason we do hotel/resorts is to have our rooms serviced each day. And 3) they asked if I'd like to open a tab with the hotel and then it didn't seem to work at the restaurant and they wanted my signature at checkout as well instead of just letting us leave the keys in our room and go. That makes me sound lazy, and frankly, I'm looking for a 5/5 hotel to do everything in their power to let me be as lazy as I'd like to be. We had a great time, and we'd probably go back. But it wasn't a slam dunk, which it could have been if they were slightly more customer experience obsessed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cari-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a very unique property with monkeys seen daily . Buffet breakfast was great with multiple options . William the guest service person was super helpful and willing to assist with all our excursions and transportation needs . The staff was amazing and always smiling and accommodating. Unfortunately our room was dated with appliances that did not function properly, the counter around the bathroom sink was broken and the taps very loose. Also the toilet was held to the floor with only one nut and appeared to be leaking . The toilet barely flushed as well .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Love this place

This is my second time visiting Manuel Antonio. Amazing property and employees. We were always greeted with a smile. The food was very good and when you stay there you receive a 15% discount on food and drinks. They gave you a tour of the property and provided important information upon check in. The only problem I had was the key cards were disabled twice during my stay (I did not keep them near electronics) I would definitely recommend this property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie, littleton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with close access to the beach, where you can rent chairs, kayaks, and snorkel. It is a very steep walk up the hill to the main road where there are several restaurants, coffee shop, and supermarket. Guest services arranged for our tours to Manuel Antonio, making planning excursions easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice location, With access to a semi private beach. Overall, this is a 3 1/2 star resort. We struggled a bit with Service at the pool. The continental breakfast was more than I expected and very nice. Staff was very friendly. ultimately, Costa Rica has become rather expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel I will be back. My only complaint was the air conditioner. I feel like they need another. One for the size of the room was very hard to get the temperature down to a normal range. The staff are amazing and it's in a beautiful location. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The access to the beach was unexpectedly beautiful. My favorite asset of this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Stuckey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shana by the Beach was Stunning, Very Steep but they had golf carts to help with that, The beach access is about 1/4 mile hike. Very beautiful when you got down there. But we decided to go to the public beach near state park. Cabana rental was 1/2 price there. restaurant breakfast was awesome each morning--Very Great staff!! Road getting to this is very narrow, drive slow!! Lots of people walking by the road and motorcycles all over! Stunning hotel, We would go back there--very safe--gated, Thanks so much for building this beautiful Hotel!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Madelyn, Great Neck

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and our room was lovely. The hotel provides beach access via a steep path to a public beach, where vendors rent lounge chairs and umbrellas and sell food and other items. Not private. The room TV is internet, not cable. You must connect to your own apps and a "casting" app costs $. Seems chintzy for an otherwise lovely and expensive hotel. Staff is wonderful. Nice pool area with adult pool. Views outstanding. Overall I would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room, comfortable bed, beautiful outdoor breakfast area overlooking water, great price, breakfast included, nice pool, you can walk to restaurants (just be careful no sidewalk) or quick uber ride. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay, only had one room left reserved through Expedia so I had to book through them or else I wouldn’t have. Expedia is really bad in Costa Rica. They also charged me like $40 more to book through them.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

xingyan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and surrounding area are beautiful, with a private trail leading directly to the beach. From our room, we could watch monkeys playing in the trees.The staff is super friendly, and they can help book transportations to the park and airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025