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Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Aerial view
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar

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Road to Punta Quepos, 900 m NW from La Mariposa Hotel, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Playitas Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite Ocean View

Studio Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 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

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

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • 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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Royal Ocean View

Royal Ocean View

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

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Jungle Room with Private Pool

Jungle Room with Private Pool

  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Playitas Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 13 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Playa La Macha - 18 min drive - 4.3 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 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.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 77 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars 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. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
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
  • 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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night
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
Food and water bowls are available

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

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

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. 752 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1004 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karl, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shana's location was excellent: close to a wonderful beach accessible from the property, and a short (though hilly) walk to Manuel Antonio town. Our party had two rooms with ocean views that were close together. They were, bright, clean, nicely appointed, and comfortable. There are two pool areas, but we only discovered the adult pool towards the end of our stay (would have used it more.) We really enjoyed the views from the open-air restaurant and witnessed monkeys there a few times. Overall, the food selection was good and whatever we ordered was tasty. We particularly liked the breakfast buffet. A shout out to Javier, Andre, Edgar, and Lizandro for their excellent service. Be sure to catch the beautiful sunset views from the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Pouyan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a premium or luxury experience, very basic. There is nothing special about this property, rooms are very basic and kind of boring actually. In need of redesign or remodeling. For example the lighting needs work, allow some sort of dimming. We also hated the smell of their body gel and shampoo, I hope they consider something different. It's a long walk down to the beach and you can definitely go to a nicer beach close by. The staff were friendly though. I think they just need a creative mind to uplift the experience, room designs/comfort, add some soul and luxury to the rooms, revamp the bathroom stuff, make sure there is ventilation in the bathrooms. Maybe include complimentary water everyday at the very least. We walked to the reception area multiple times to ask for water (which is very difficult to get to) and the night reception manager Oliver told us if the restaurant is closed just drink water from bathroom sink. We saw piles of bottle water in the storage areas everyday we walked by, they did have bottled water available, maybe just lazy to give it to us. Anyways this is supposed to be a premium property and experience based on the way it presents itself on travel websites but thats not the overall experience we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karthik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandra Patricia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ofrecer una habitación al momento de reservar y al llegar es algo súper diferente, una habitación con un olor repugnante, toda la noche con un olor a humedad es un problema que ya tienen desde hace bastante por qué tienen varios aparatos de humanizador que igual no quitan del todo el olor, mi hermana es asmática y aún así no les importo y solo dijeron que no tenían más habitaciones, no tienen un buen servicio al cliente y su excusa era porque había llegado tarde cuándo es un hotel y puedo llegar a la hora que yo quiera, no deberían ofrecer esa habitación si saben el problema que tienen, me sentí cero satisfecha, JAMÁS volvería a este hotel y mucho menos volvería reservar por Expedia porque no dan un seguro, les mencioné lo que sucedía y lo único que hicieron fue dizque un bono de 50 dólares cuando no equivale ni un cuarto a lo que pague, pase una noche fatal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was our least favorite hotel during our trip. The restaurant at the hotel was overpriced and not very good. Parking is sparse and extremely tight. The toilets take forever to flush each time. The hotel is on a very steep hill that is a pain to walk up. The staff was very friendly, at least.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Gonzalez

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Shana Hotel! The staff are always ready to help with a smile, the rooms are beautiful and the amenities great. We loved being able to walk to Biesanz beach via the hotel's trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, the views and everything about this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and the nearby beach is fantastic. Saw some beautiful birds, and the monkeys were fun to watch too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shruti

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

Little gem

Nice hotel with excellent pool, restaurant, and staff that cares
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Arvind

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is on a beach, they do provide kayak and other equipment for boating. Facility is really old, towels are worn and torn, food is decent, staff is very friendly, bars are stocked well. Pools are only cleaned in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neema

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The first night the Junior suite we booked had very bad damp, musty smell. Made it hard to sleep, notified the staff and were able to give us a different room. We were there on Christmas eve till the day after Christmas. Breakfast was great both days,the Christmas dinner needed more options than f8sh, chicken and veggies especially at the price point. We opted to go out to a nearby nearby location with a full menu options. The Shana by the Beach staff are their best assets.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff and service were excellent! We enjoyed the food as well. We feel like the rooms could have been a bit nicer for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property is pretty. only drive to the property at last a few minutes is not easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Covington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehboob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a bit of a drive in from the main road so you can't really walk to other places safely. Pool space, drinks and food is pretty good. The walk to the beach can be strenuous but doable in sandals/flipflops. Pretty close to Manuel Antonio. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay. The breakfast was good and the people were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

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

Amazing people and place.

Great from star to finish
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024