Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

4.5 star property
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Overlooking a serene beach with lush green surroundings.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and a stunning sea view.
Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a comfortable bed, sofa, and lush views of the surrounding greenery.
Two beds with white bedding and decorative pillows, a large window offering a view of lush greenery, and a desk with a glass top.
Enjoy a romantic meal on the balcony overlooking a serene landscape and body of water.

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
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Room options

Studio Suite Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Royal Jungle View with Private Pool

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Royal Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

Jungle Room with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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.
  • 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 hiking/biking trails and a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 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)
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 5 June 2025 to 15 October 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Parking area
  • Selected guestrooms

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

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

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

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
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 741 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

prithvider

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nothing is walkable except the beach, but easy to find cabs for going around the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is built into a steep hill overlooking the ocean. It is beautiful - a bit difficult to navigate getting in and out with your vehicle, but very doable. The pool area and restaurant are absolutely beautiful. The breakfast provided is amazing and if you go early (between 6 and 7) you will see the white faced monkeys trying to partake in the breakfast as well - haha! The pool has a great bar with some wonderful drinks. The mistake we made was getting there on a Monday evening not realizing the Manuel Antonio is closed on Tuesdays. You can go to the beach and shops around the park, just not go into the park on Tuesday. We did come back and enjoyed it on our last day and it is a flatter well manicured park with fantastic beaches inside the park - it is flat enough that you can tour with sandals instead of hiking shoes. If you can buy your tickets to the park online ahead of time, then you can avoid those people trying to make you pull over if you are driving to the park. There is a parking lot very close to the park and we had to just make up stories to get those people to stop bugging us about pulling over and parking. In the end we did get a space in the very close official lot and a great tour guide. The staff was very attentive and helpful with everything - however, we felt that the area that you book tours was not well organized and they didn't really help us with the questions we asked. We just embarked on our own and had a great time anyway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Great place to stay!!

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Location, accommodations and the staff were exceptional. I would highly recommend staying here if you can! Great vacation and many thanks to all of the staff who really are terrific
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Oxford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was kept very clean. Staff was excellent. Manuel Antonio is beautiful. Walk to beach was 125 stairs - we found it fine. Daily wildlife was fun to watch. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful! The pools, bars, and restaurant are all set up for beautiful views! Make sure you lock your patio door! The monkeys will get ya! Staff was friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shana by the Ocean was not a pleasant experience. It's kind of like an a cheesy all inclusive, without including anything but breakfast (which you would get anywhere in Costa Rica). Management is not helpful, if you have any problems with your room, you will suffer. Stay at a cute boutique hotel, you will save money AND have a better experience! We loved our other 3 hotels in Costa Rica, they were perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahbaz

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with polite and kind staff. From Michael at the restaurant to Johnny at concierge services they were all very attentive and caring. We truly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, awesome staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neysa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The place wasn’t too crowded and everything was clean. We spent time at the pool and it was relaxing and plenty of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the area and view the hotel has is a 4/5. Most of the staff was friendly and has great customer service however, that was not the case with some of the waitresses in the restuarant. Nothing in this road is walkable due to narrow roads w/o sidewalks. Most of the tours provide transportation to and from.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sudha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1. The room was smelling of MOLD, we could not sleep, had allergic response - sneezing, itching and headache , tried turning the air condition "on" and "off", turning it on made it worse. I could not believe that a top rated hotel would be this bad. 2. The hotel says it has private access to the beach. While it was true, the access to the beach was very difficult and there was knee deep water heading to the beach shore. I Would rather spend my money on a hotel away from the beach and take a taxi to the beach. 3. Provided feedback to the hotel staff at check out. they didn't seem to take it seriously. 4. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

RICARDO

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Bhavesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shana is not worth the price nor is it a 4 star hotel. The property is in an inconvenient location with no nearby restaurants or shops. Next, its breakfast buffet was no better than what you would get at a good motel. The rooms were dated, and not well maintained. Also, if you’re in one of lower room numbers, you have to walk up a very steep hill to get to the pool or reception desk. The best part was the pool. Great water temperature and excellent pool bar. We won’t choose this hotel again. .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and relaxing, but with steep climbs
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ALICIA, newport

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great service, and safe environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

alyssa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I would Complain about Is the food. The only good meal here is the pizza… our excursion food was better than the food here. No seasoning just not good
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vamsi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shana is definitely better than the other hotel we stayed at. The playa biseanz is a wonderful beach with iguana’s and crab’s and clear water. We got a Royal jungle view with private pool - I would say the room and the bathroom were amazing but the private is outside and not connected to your room. We had to call front desk every time to turn the pool on and the lights didn't work which becomes dark to swim after sunset. The breakfast was amazing and all the facilities were provided. Overall I would say Shana is a top-class hotel and it is worth the price to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is well located with both jungle and beach vibes. The wild local monkeys put on a show in the mornings and evenings. I also saw a sloth from my second floor balcony. The 1st floor rooms in the 2nd and 3rd buildings are dark with view of brush. The higher the floor the better the view which can be amazing Staff were friendly and food was good Fruits are great. Overall the place is good but could be better. 4/5 I would stay again and do recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diago at the guest service was extremely helpful to book a tour and he did the follow-up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were amazing as was the staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was so wonderful! It was the perfect location to have easy access to beach pool and the rainforest. The staff were so helpful and kind. There was great wildlife to see right from the hotel at the right times of day! We had just a few minor recommendations- please provide a couple more bath towels, install a door sweep under the door (there was a small gap and we had a gecko roommate one night) and more hooks in the room for towels and wet items! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the jungle room with semiprivate pool that was cool and shaded.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025