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Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

4.5 star property

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Overlooking a serene beach with lush green surroundings.
Enjoy a romantic meal on the balcony overlooking a serene landscape and body of water.
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.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and a stunning sea view.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar

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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

Room options

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Studio Suite Ocean View

Studio Suite Ocean View

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

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Royal Jungle View with Private Pool

Royal Jungle View with Private Pool

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Ocean View

Superior Ocean View

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

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Royal Jungle View

Royal Jungle View

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

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Family Suite with Shared Pool

Family Suite with Shared Pool

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

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

2 Bedroom Suite with Private Pool

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Royal Ocean View

Royal Ocean View

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

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Jungle Room with Private Pool

Jungle Room with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Jungle Room with Shared Pool

Jungle Room with Shared Pool

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Manuel Antonio

Located in Quepos, Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Playitas Beach and Biesanz Beach. .This beach hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Playa La Macha.

What's nearby

  • Biesanz Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playitas Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Playa La Macha - 14 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 77 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring private pools and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an attached winery and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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
  • Private pool
  • 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.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • 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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 June 5 2025 to October 15 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 190 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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. 738 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! The amenities were exceptional and the staff very friendly. Room was was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

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

10/10 Excellent

Mathangi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. We absolutely enjoyed our stay at the Shana while in Manuel Antonio. Very beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Shana by the Beach was nothing short of magical. Nestled amidst lush jungle and just a short stroll from the sparkling sands of Playa Biesanz, the location offered pure serenity. The staff was warm and attentive, making every interaction feel personal and genuine. My room was spacious, and immaculately clean, with a balcony that opened to a mesmerizing view. The on-site restaurant served delicious meals—fresh seafood and tropical cocktails were standouts! Perfect for couples, solo travelers, families or anyone craving a relaxing yet luxurious beach escape. I left feeling refreshed and already dreaming of my return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was tired and having stayed at several other places in CR, Shana felt an ordinary place to stay for the price we paid. We had a couple of issues with our room as well which was problematic. Manuel Antonio as a place to explore? absolutely amazing, beautiful beaches and parks with Sloths just hanging out in the trees - simply amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is in a good location; walking distance with a private path to the beach. The breakfast was bland. The room we stayed at was big but the floor was super dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Horrible hotel-bat in room-Unsafe stay

We were moved between two rooms within one night and both were unsafe. The first room had leaking pipes in the wall, dripping AC, loose electrical wires in bathroom, smelled like mold and was quite literally falling apart (parts of cabinets on the floor!). The second room had a large hole we found behind our daughters bed where a bat flew out and kept swooping at us our first (and only!) night there. We had to terminate our stay and drive all the way back to San Jose (ruining our vacation and paying for new flights) for our Daughter to get the health department required rabies vaccines (totalling $1700US and requiring 4 trips to the ER). The hotel owner took a full week to reply to us and only offered us a refund of half so we have filed a dispute with our credit card company. They photographed us in our car as we left (trying to prove we stayed one night) even though we never slept a wink. The only reason we had to stay was because we didn’t feel safe driving all the way to the airport (hours) during the night and no manager would be available to speak to us until 6:30am. This hotel has quite literally caused us thousands of dollars of damage and, yet, they are fighting for money for nights we were not even able to enjoy. They ruined our long awaited vacation and in no way made us feel any of the Pura Vida we had come to love about Costa Rica. They should be ashamed.
Pipe leaking behind the wall upon entry
Water pours out of the wall when the shower is on. This is the other side of the wall pictured above.)
AC dropped all over our opened luggage. Whole room smelled of mold.
Look at this set up-nothing like the room pictured online that we paid $350/night for. It’s falling apart.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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