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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
Royal Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Standard Room
Royal Jungle View
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Road to Punta Quepos, 900 m NW from La Mariposa Hotel, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Playitas Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa La Macha
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 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 Ocean View

Studio Suite Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 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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Royal Jungle View with Private Pool

Royal Jungle View with Private Pool

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Garden view

Junior Suite

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

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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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2 Bedroom Suite with Private Pool

2 Bedroom Suite with Private Pool

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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
  • Pará Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Playitas Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 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
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Karolas Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

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 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 designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 irons/ironing boards. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • 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.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 November 23 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 737 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can’t beat chilling in the pool with a drink in hand while watching a sloth climbing a tree, toucans singing, and macaws flying overhead. Nor does anything beat the monkey visit on the balcony. Also Javier in the restaurant is THE MAN.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto Marino, San Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent ans wonderful location and services. I'll always come back to thisnhotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Precioso lugar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia M

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had so much fun staying at this resort, and we saw the most variety of wildlife from our room & throughout the property, than we have on our other vacations!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Great customer service from every staff member we interacted with. We loved having access to the beach nearby. Happy hour every afternoon by the pool. Lots of wildlife just at our balcony, including sloths, toucans, and monkeys. We loved the stunning ocean view! Decent breakfast buffet included. We had dinner once on site which was ok. Enjoyed my massage. Johnny was great in helping us book our excursion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shain M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Parking was scary. Lol Pools were ok but pretty small and basic. Beach was a long walk down but pretty nice little beach. Walk back up is not super easy. All in all it was a nice place and the staff were all very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yeima

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lets start by saying that the staff is nice and friendly. But, The hotel is nothing like the pictures, I booked it specifically because of the views, the rooms are not cleaned, BATHROOMS: are nasty, and broken, beds is really hard, electricity and water went off while I was in the shower, towels are not in good shape, the ends are all broken, I requested an Iron since there is non in the room and it was all dirty and it messed up my clothes, PARKING: is a nightmare, it was time for us to leave and there was a car blocking us and we had to wait almost 2 hrs for them to find the driver when there is a guy 24hr right where we parked and did not say anything to the people blocking us, RESTAURANT: looks like a school cafeteria, prices are high just like all places in manuel antonio, they included the tip in the check and still the server came after us walking asking for cash, we always leave good tips everywhere we go but just dont like being asked for it, specially when is added in the bill. BEACH: dont expect it to be there, you have to go down a hill and up and towels for the beach you have to get at pool area and make sure to give it back or you will be charged 20.00 x each. I paid 680.00 us for 2 nights which is not cheap and I was really expecting a nicer hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin, Shelburne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little out of the way and the food was pricey but beautiful and close to the beach which can be a trek from other hotels. Currently building additional rooms so a bit noisy but not too bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous, filled with beautiful vegetation and flowering shrubs, and trees. It is bursting with unique, birds, butterflies, and monkeys. We even spotted sloths in the trees multiple times with the help of the friendly staff. Our accommodation were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price. Due to location, the property is on a very steep hill so be prepared to get your work out. Also, the beach is not 4 min, more like a 15 min hike. My husband and I did not mind it at all as we liked the exercise. We would definitely recommend ( did not receive the VIP amenities though, just a room upgrade for 3/4 nights. We had to move to a different room on the 4th night)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is nice. On a hill! There are NOT activities planned in the hotel, you are in your own. The bedrooms doors connected to next door bedrooms aren’t safe, I requested adding a lock on the 3 doors… they did! Going to the beach is a 10 minutes walking, but the beach is AWESOME!
Wiew from restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mixed Experience at Shana Resort - Better Options Available Nearby TL;DR: While Shana Resort isn't terrible, it's not worth the price when Parador Resort is literally 100 yards away offering significantly better value and amenities. As someone who has worked in the resort industry for 6 years, I have a keen eye for service standards and guest experience quality. I recently spent 8 nights in Manuel Antonio, splitting my stay between two resorts. After four exceptional nights at Parador Resort, my remaining four nights at Shana Resort were quite disappointing by comparison. The Good: The staff at Shana were friendly and accommodating. When I expressed my concerns, they were kind and even offered a restaurant voucher, though they couldn't provide the refund I requested. The Reality: At similar price points, the difference in quality and service was stark. Having worked in hospitality, I understand what constitutes good value, and here's what you miss at Shana compared to Parador: Room Quality Issues: - No complimentary water bottles (replenished daily at Parador) - No privacy on the balcony - Cheap soap that smells like dish detergent (vs. lovely lemongrass at Parador) - No bathrobes provided - Rooms run warm with inadequate AC - Toilet requires 10+ seconds of flushing to work properly - No blackout curtains (room gets bright early) - Only two pillows for a king-size bed - Cheap furniture and poor attention to detail (artwork not even centered) Noise Issues: - Constant noise fro
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Miami

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and management were amazing. They were very accommodating. The room was so spacious. The walk to the beach was an adventure and it is beautiful. The breakfast was amazing and pizza at the restaurant was good. So excited to see monkeys outside balcony. I saw more wildlife at Shana than at the park. I definitely recommend this place. I loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deepa

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect property for our first visit to Manuel Antonio. The rooms were spacious ane comfortable. We saw monkeys on our balcony! We didn’t have a rooms with a view but I imagine the higher floors must have stunning views. The pool was beautiful and relaxing and had a plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas for shade. The monkeys gave us quite a show in the late afternoon hopping balcony to balcony. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner there as well. We received amazing service from Javier, Edgar, Allan, Jazmin. And the beach was stunning and we loved walking right down the trail. The trail itself was so pretty with all of the flowers and vegetation but fair warning it was rocky and muddy and a very steep climb coming back. Wear tennis or sturdy shoes. It was a nice little hike! We rented chairs and umbrellas and standup paddleboards at the beach for not too much money. And we had delicious drinks and excellent service from the beach stands. There is no reason not to stay at Shana by the Beach! Rides to restaurants and Manuel Antonio National Park were about $10 each way. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Very glad we chose Shana!

The property is small and charming; all the staff is so hospitable. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The beach is small and can be crowded but it is beautiful and the walk down to the beach is a nice fantastic jungle hike . We had monkeys on our veranda daily. The pool temp was perfect. The food is great. The breakfast buffet is more than substantial. The only disappointment is the spa only had one worker and no availability though signs up everywhere advertising it. Felt silly and useless. We would most definitely stay here again!
Monkeys on the Lanai next to our room.
Pool- not large but lovely and rarely crowded
The view from pool deck
Sunsets view at dinner every evening
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a short walk to a great beach and breakfast is fantastic. Best gallo pinto we had on our trip! Our room was huge but a little dated. The staff was excellent and we loved our stay at Shana!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is beautiful!! All the staff members were very professional and very respectful! My fiancé and I had a great time! The beach is a little difficult to get to and the walks are a little steep, but it is definitely worth it as they have Kevin that drives you back-and-forth. Gracias Kevin por ser muy amable y una buena experiencia. Te vemos para la próxima vez.!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shaneil and Melvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small resort. Employees were ALL extremely nice & helpful! The beach access is not convenient! The rooms could use updating; furniture, lighting, & bathroom. "No toilet paper" in the toilet took some getting used to!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is a little dated , breakfast buffet was ok same thing everyday
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property needs bit of a facelift not as luxurious as I thought it would be from photos It was a weekend when we arrived so lots of locals had come to the hotel and music and sports matches on the TVs were blasting out by the pool, quiter and more relaxing on Monday Surrounding trees and views were lovely and great seeing monkeys and birds snd a sloth from our balcony which was such a highlight Room 326 had a great balcony for wildlife spotting Breakfast was average
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025