Road to Punta Quepos, 900 m NW from La Mariposa Hotel, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
What's nearby
Biesanz Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Playitas Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Manuel Antonio National Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Manuel Antonio Beach - 13 min drive - 5.7 km
Playa La Macha - 18 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Quepos (XQP) - 22 min drive
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 175 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio is a great choice for your beach stay in Quepos, putting you near activities such as scuba-diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other features of this luxurious hotel include a winery, a poolside bar and a children's pool. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
77 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's pool
Playground
What to do
On the beach
Hiking/biking trails
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2010
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Winery on-site
Reception hall
Mediterranean architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 250 per stay
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 190 per vehicle (one-way)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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
Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 190 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio also has a winery and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio like?
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio is a short 5-minute walk from Biesanz Beach and 18 minutes' walk from Playa Espadilla. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
28 Nov 2024
Wonderful hotel, in perfect location. The staff were warm and welcoming and ready to assist when needed. But the stars were the monkeys!
Anne
Anne, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 Nov 2024
This property is NOT worthy of a 4-star category. I had booked a Oceanview room with a king bed for a 2 night stay. There were several issues.Toilet would not flush unless you press & hold the knob all the way until it completed the flush cycle. Calling repair service didn't help. Bathroom sink faucet was actually a very old style single handle with a long spout more like a kitchen sink faucet. Bathroom sink had no sink stopper or strainer with ugly sinkhole fully visible. Old wooden furniture with sticky wooden top surface everywhere in the room. All the old furniture, bathroom & shower fixtures desperately needs upgrading for aesthetic and appealing look & feel. Breakfast choices in the restaurant were very mediocre with very little options for vegetarians. For me this was more like a 2.5 star hotel and doesn't deserve 4-star classification.
Hemant
Hemant, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
Lois
Lois, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Kirill
Kirill, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Gem on the Pacific side!
Even though we had a problem getting the TV to work properly and the AC froze up, they immediately and pleasantly fixed the issues with little to know problems. The staff was super helpful and kind in their service. The view, pool, and pool area are stunning and relaxing.
Keith
Keith, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2024
Robin
Robin, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2024
Shana By the Beach is Beautiful and surrounded by the incredible natural area. The staff is pleasant and attentive and available to assist with any needs, even golf carts to help manage in the steep terrain. Steps descend from the hotel to Biesanz Beach, which was very convenient, but also a lovely surprise. A monkey crossed our path one morning- delightful!
Breakfast is delicious and the full Costa Rican fare plus more, with spectacular views. The pools are beautiful, will try to spend some time there next time!
Marjorie
Marjorie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 Sept 2024
Private pathways to the beautiful beach!
Great resort on the side of the hill! You gonna have to hike up the hill if you get a room with the beach view.
Negum
Negum, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Sept 2024
The hotel is beautiful and the room was amazing. We had a room with a private pool that our kids absolutely loved. The staff was unbelievably kind and helpful. The only "complaint" we can think of is that the beds were hard.
Ryan
Ryan, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
My stay was wonderful! My room was very spacious, and the bathroom was huge. I made a great decision staying at this hotel. I had an enormous spider on my bathroom cathedral ceiling, and someone was there to remove it within 5 minutes. Customer service was amazing, shoutout to Kevin and Fiona at the front desk. Food was ok, can’t rave over that. Lol. There is no gym, but if you walk that steep hill a few times a day you’ll be good. The walking path to the beach was longer than expected, but nice.
WILL DEFINITELY STAY HERE AGAIN.
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Staff here go above and beyond to help you. The property is built on a cliff and isn’t easily walkable but they offered golf cart service to make our trip enjoyable. We could not get to the beach as the walk was too steep. Driving to the resort was scary and it was difficult to park at the resort. But the view and the room were great. We had monkeys on our balcony looking for food.
Julane
Julane, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
This was one of the stops from our itinerary and Shana by the Beach provides that Pura Vida experience package all in one area. We arrived at Quepos super early around 9AM due to dropping off a friend for an early flight home just prior. We knew check-in was at 3pm but there was lots to do in the area anyway until ready time. We did ask if early check-in was possible and we weren't giving our hopes up, but Elvis Artavia from the front desk team went Above and Beyond to accommodate us and checked us in at 11AM! Our room was very clean, the A/C comfortably set and had the greatest ocean view from our balcony. Monkeys and toucans! Yes! -just from our balcony. Staffing all throughout was awesome. Friendliness goes both ways and long. This indeed did add for a more pleasant stay and experience. We will definitely stay again! Thank you Shana by the Beach...
arman
arman, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Always such a treat to stay at Shana! Love it every time!! PURA VIDA!
Ignacio
Ignacio, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
25 Aug 2024
Cuando hay alguien y lo atienden no deben adelantar gente que esta detras ! Claro es educación misma del guest
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Great hotel,
Eyal
Eyal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
The view is beautiful and staff and facilities are nice, but overall feels a bit overpriced for what it is. Being able to walk down the beautiful path to the beach is the selling point, but some of the issues with noise, especially early in the morning for deliveries, the datedness of rooms and lack of extra touches and the quality of breakfast make it feel lower than the higher end resort it’s billed as. Overall we had a great stay but would probably look ant different options next time, at lower price point.
Z'leste
Z'leste, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Padrica
Padrica, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Beautiful views. Good restaurant. Well located. Nice beach.
Jay
Jay, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
Staff at Shana were friendly and extremely helpful. My family and I enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Tonya
Tonya, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Beautiful little resort in a lovely area. The staff were very friendly and there was live entertainment both night we were there. Definitely a good choice.
Rheem
Rheem, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Our stay at Shana was wonderful. The customer service of the staff was amazing from start to finish. The grounds were beautiful and well kept. My only complaint is the linens appeared to be a bit worn and could be replaced. The pillows were also not that comfortable. The area isn’t really walkable due to steep hills but transportation to nearby restaurants was easy and staff were available on golf carts to assist with getting up the hills and carrying luggage. I would definitely stay here again.
candelaria
candelaria, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Shana by the beach is beautiful, the rooms are very spacious and clean, monkeys are everywhere, they come to the balcony and swing from one room to the other hoping to find an unlocked door. We saw 3 kinds, Squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys who kept jumping into the balcony and knocking the chairs. It was fun to watch. The included buffet breakfast is good, monkeys try to steal food so watch out, the staff is extra friendly, the 2 pools were nice. Beautiful place . Would love to go again.
Marghrit
Marghrit, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Aug 2024
Shana by the Beach is a beautiful property. The rooms are big, clean and you feel like you’re immersed in the middle of nature. We had monkeys visit us every day. A big plus is access to the beach from the hotel which most hotels in the area do not have.
Couple of things I’m going to nitpick at, especially because this is a four-star hotel, service at the restaurant was not good. Food took too long to come out on most days and the buffet run inefficiently. I would say the main issue here was they seem to be very understaffed in the restaurant. Add a couple of busboys, and a couple additional service during breakfast and this issue could easily be solved.
Overall, a great property to stay at, lots of amenities, quiet, and very close to manual Antonio national Park.
Sheena
Sheena, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Aug 2024
I had a delightful stay at Shana by the Beach. The hotel is surrounded by lush greenery and offers breathtaking views of the ocean. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with all the necessary amenities. The staff were friendly and always ready to help. The food at the on-site restaurant was delicious, especially the fresh seafood. The pool area was a great place to relax, and the swim-up bar was a nice touch. Overall, a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica.
Christian
Christian, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Aug 2024
Beautiful hotel with great views and lots of monkeys to keep you entertained. Very clean.