Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

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

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Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
Road to Punta Quepos, 900 m NW from La Mariposa Hotel, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Popular LocationBiesanz Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationManuel Antonio National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationManuel Antonio Beach12 min drive

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About the neighborhood

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. Manuel Antonio National Park and Playa La Macha are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Biesanz Beach - 5 min walk
  • Playitas Beach - 17 min walk
  • Manuel Antonio National Park - 5 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬7 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.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. 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
  • Business facilities
  • 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
  • 1 conference room
  • 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

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

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
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 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio to the airport?

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio is 6.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio on Aug 6, 2024 start from $295.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio have an airport shuttle?

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 190 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offer free breakfast?

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio have a pool?

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio to downtown Quepos?

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio is 0.9 mi away from Manuel Antonio.

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 736 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cesar-Anthony, Sacramento

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was courteous, kind, and helpful. The rooms were spacious, clean, and very comfortable beds, with attention to detail. The property was immaculate and teaming wildlife. We saw sloths, monkeys, birds, iguanas, scarlet macaws, a few snakes, and a bunch of other animals I don’t know the name of. It’s was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Nice staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, excellent Service with friendly, helpful and competent Staff. We enjoyed our visit extremely much. One of the best stays I had in Costa Rica and really worth the Price. Restaurant is very good.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shana by the beach is an amazing boutique resort. Immersed in the rain forest with amazing views including the ocean. We were on a ladies trip and it was perfect. The staff are so welcoming and they love their job, literally as their shirts say it too. Ironically I didn't notice until my girlfriend called it out but genuinely they are so nice. We had the most amazing fried snapper and were so relaxed after hanging poolside, we ordered in one night in the evening. We also did the Cataraman sunset tour which I highly recommend. The drive to get to Shana is worth it but be prepared as it is a hike and once you are there, you have trails to the beach which is part of the rain forest and be on guard as the white belly monkeys will visit. I plan to go back with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Miami

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Nice hotel, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kat, Elk Grove

Disliked: Staff & service
I've been here before and I loved it! However, when I booked a new trip, they neglected to inform me that the usual route was and would be out. It would cost me hundreds of dollars just to get there, and an 8-10 hour drive. And then the rice back. I did not have the time or the money, and had to cancel. I was not reimbursed and told they could just give alternate routes (which I could not afford). It's too bad, I loved this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shlomo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise on earth, beach, rainforst,room. 10 of 10
Paradise! A near-private beach that was about as good as Manuel Antonio (accessible only through two hotel paths). Winding paths through a private rainforest, relaxing pool with swing chairs. Delicious breakfast buffet. Rooms were quiet, could not hear any neighbors even though it was full during my stay. Balcony overlooked the ocean and the forest canopy. I travel a lot (Marriott lifetime titanium) and this easily compared to some of the best hotels out there. Hope to come back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Atyria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love staying at Shana by the Beach. This is my third time in Costa Rica and my third time staying at this property. Everything is clean and nice and the staff are friendly and professional. I particularly adore Javier, a server in the restaurant. He always treats my family and I so pleasantly. Beautiful property with an amazing view of the ocean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio, chula vista

Traveled with group
Absolutely amazing customer service. To begin with. All employees wear a logo on their uniform that says I love my job. And it stands by it. Everyone has such positive attitude and go out of their way to help you and make it a pleasant experience Kevin at front desk was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious rooms, friendly staff and the complimentary breakfast was the best I’ve had!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Oceanside

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shana by the Beach treated us very well for our recent honeymoon! Service was exceptional! Had a perfect stay would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONICA, Brooklyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Shana, staff was cordial. The entire location is unique to my previous experience, nature and hospitality and the beauty of the space was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

alice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. The staff very warmed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed, Sandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice access to the beach, though coming back is steep
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel shame about the food
Overall we enjoyed this hotel, we stayed in a jungle room with shared pool. There were however a number of negative points. Out of all the hotels we stayed in in Costa Rica (7 in total) I found the staff here to be the most unhelpful and unfriendly. They wore T shirts saying "I love my job" but mostly they just looked miserable! They refused to serve tap water in the restaurant and overall I found the restaurant to be very expensive for what I'd consider mediocre food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

pratik

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our fancy night on an otherwise more budgeted trip and we LOVED it! Shana clings to the side of the hill at the end of a narrow road on a pretty undeveloped peninsula, so there are lots of animals in the surrounding jungle. We saw a sloth at the beach, and toucans and squirrel monkeys from the open-air restaurant. The pool was lovely. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The room was almost silly it was so large, I went snorkeling from the beach but didn't have good visibility. You can rent kayaks on the beach. The one downside is this isn't a good option for anyone who has mobility issues because it's on such a steep slope. There's a staff member with a golf cart to give anyone a ride from their room level up to the restaurant, etc., so that helps. The walk down to Playa Briensz is down (and up) a steep trail. Also, the view faces north, so you don't have a view of the ocean or the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean François

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hôtel ! All is perfect. La directrice française est d une gentillesse précieuse et efficace . Repas copieux et délicieux.. A conseiller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, cleaned thoroughly daily. The walk to and from the beach was a highlight. The restaurant was mediocre at best and it is an incredibly difficult walk uphill to get to other restaurants or stores. We had a full kitchen but could not buy water or other food while we were on the property. A shuttle service into town OR a small hotel shop selling food basics would have made this a perfect perfect stay. Beautiful and secluded with amazing beach. Ultimately, this is what really matters !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everthing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023