Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel near Marina Pez Vela

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On the beach, beach towels
Standard Room
Terrace/patio
Royal Jungle View
Royal Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

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

Room options

Studio Suite Ocean View

  • 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

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

Studio Suite

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

Royal Jungle View

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

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

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Beachfront retreat .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Biesanz Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Playitas Beach with a stay here. Playa La Macha and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

4.5-star beachfront hotel near Marina Pez Vela
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.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 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. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 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: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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 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 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 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

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn L, Columbus

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Shana for a week over spring break. Everything about it was wonderful. The staff, the beach, the pool, the breakfast. we saw more wildlife on the hotel proper than we did in Manuel Antonio National Park. The monkeys were daily entertainment. There is a sloth that hangs out in a tree by the adult pool and a set of scarlet macaws that will fly in every day. I can’t recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hytham

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pro's: Excellent breakfast. Great that they have a family pool and adult only pool. Arranged for transportation into town at a reasonable price. We had booked a room with a "private pool" but we couldn't use it at night because of the mosquitoes -- it was nice for a late afternoon dip though with a cocktail. Con's: location is not very convenient for walking up hill to town and the private trail to the beach is available, but the beach below is nothing special. Hotel is on a steep hill, that they have a golf cart shuttle to take you from your room to the lobby. I would not recommend for people with mobility issues Overall, if I went again to the area the question is would I stay here again, and the answer is no, hence me 2 star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at Shana! The service was outstanding—from advance planning, arrival, tour scheduling, and meals at the restaurant—the staff went above and beyond. Their attentiveness and professionalism set this hotel apart. The location is really great too. We enjoyed the beach access and convenience to Manuel Antonio Nat'l Park and Ziplining Tour. I’ll definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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