Shana by the Beach sits on the jungle hillside of Punta Quepos, with steps down to Biesanz Beach, a main pool and an adults-only pool, and monkeys at breakfast. Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 across more than 3,000 reviews. Breakfast is included, rooms are big, and the view depends on the room you book. The hill is steep, and some rooms are dated. Check live room prices for your dates below.
Why Guests Choose It
- A path to the beach. Steps lead down through the jungle to Biesanz Beach, a small cove guests praise for its calm water.
- Breakfast is included on every rate we priced, and the buffet with eggs made to order is one of the most praised things in the reviews.
- Wildlife all day: capuchin monkeys at breakfast and on the balconies, plus toucans, macaws and sloths around the grounds.
- Two pools, one of them adults only, and rooms with their own private pool for a bigger splurge.
- Big rooms for the price, with free parking and children welcome.
Best for
- Families who want a pool, a beach on foot and breakfast covered
- Couples who book an ocean-view or private-pool room
- Wildlife lovers who want monkeys without leaving the hotel
Think twice if
- Steep hills and stairs are hard for you: there is no elevator, and the walk back from the beach is a climb
- You will settle for the cheapest room: low-level rooms can have little or no view
- You want modern design: several guests found the rooms dated
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Children's playground
- Airport shuttle
- Air conditioning
- Beach access
About the Property
Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Experience elegance and comfort at Shana Hotel & Spa, nestled in the hills of Quepos Point. Enjoy beautifully decorated rooms with balconies offering garden or ocean views, along with modern amenities like flatscreen TV and rain showers.
Relaxation and Dining
Unwind by the outdoor pool or indulge in a spa treatment with a hot tub. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast at Bella Vista Restaurant, serving delicious cuisine all day. The Living Bar and Lounge is perfect for unwinding.
Convenient Location and Activities
Explore Biesanz Beach and Manuel Antonio National Park Beach just minutes away. Take part in hiking, cycling, or fishing in the picturesque surroundings. Don't miss out on the nearby attractions like Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos village.
Book now to experience luxury and relaxation at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio.
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Rooms & Prices
6 room types available · Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 2 adults
Standard Interior
- 26 m² (280 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Family Suite
- 48 m² (517 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)s
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Junior Suite
- 58 m² (624 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Breakfast Included
Non-refundable
$1,251
$417 / night · 3 nights
Studio Suite
- 58 m² (624 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)s
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Breakfast Included
Non-refundable
$1,341
$447 / night · 3 nights
Royal Jungle View
- 72 m² (775 ft²)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 1 Sofa bed
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Breakfast Included
Non-refundable
$1,432
$477 / night · 3 nights
Jungle Room with Private Pool
- 34 m² (366 ft²)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Not available for your dates. Try different dates above.
Two Bedrooms Suite with Private Pool
- 110 m² (1184 ft²)
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)s
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Not available for your dates. Try different dates above.
Studio Suite Ocean View
- 58 m² (624 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)s
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Not available for your dates. Try different dates above.
Royal Ocean View
- 72 m² (775 ft²)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Sofa bed, 1 Queen bed
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Not available for your dates. Try different dates above.
Superior Ocean View
- 30 m² (323 ft²)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
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Royal Jungle View with Private Pool
- 61 m² (657 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)s
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Not available for your dates. Try different dates above.
Family Suite With Shared Pool
- 75 m² (807 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)s
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Not available for your dates. Try different dates above.
Jungle Room With Shared Pool
- 42 m² (452 ft²)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
Not available for your dates. Try different dates above.
Prices are for the whole stay in one room, in USD, and update hourly. Taxes and fees listed separately are not included and are payable on top. Reserve opens Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio on our booking partner's secure site with these dates and guests; pick the same room and rate there to book.
Guest Reviews
Excellent
3,006 guest reviews
Guests often praise
- Excellent location and private beach access
- Friendly, attentive staff (reception, pool, breakfast)
- Beautiful pools and ocean views
- Abundant wildlife sightings on property
- Clean and well-maintained grounds
- Spacious rooms and good breakfast
- Pet-friendly option
Some guests mention
- Limited or difficult parking for larger cars
- Occasional power outage reported
- In-room interruptions / housekeeping timing issues
- Uncomfortable pillows or beds for some guests
- Some lack of breakfast variety and mixed restaurant experiences
- Bar/cocktails could be improved
Multiple guests describe the resort as very clean and immaculately kept; rooms and common areas praised for cleanliness.
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and welcoming (reception, pool bar, breakfast staff), with isolated incidents of early/poor communication from some staff members.
Excellent location with private beach access, close to the national park and spectacular ocean views; many guests highlighted beach proximity and scenery.
Rooms are spacious and comfortable for many guests, but some mentioned uncomfortable beds/pillows and disturbances from in-room work or housekeeping.
Strong amenities: impressive pools, pool bar service, beach access, and pet-friendly options; some guests noted the hilly site (cart available) and limited/tight parking.
Generally good experience but a few guests felt the price could be improved or that value was mixed given occasional service/parking issues.
Breakfast buffet and many dishes received praise and the restaurant offers a good wine selection; some noted limited breakfast variety, an underwhelming sirloin, and bar cocktails could improve.
Overall very positive stays reported — beautiful property, wildlife sightings, attentive staff and memorable views — with a few negatives that did not dominate guests' impressions.
Mora
Solo traveller · Costa Rica · Sep 2026
Food was great. Excellent location and the staff is always willing to assist with everything.
Ester
Family · United States · Sep 2026
“Great would stay again!”
The breakfast offered was great and had so many options and the views were amazing. Javier, Lusandro, Edgar, Andrei, Lester, and Kevin were such a great help throughout our entire stay. The room was large and spacious and had all the needed essentials. The private beach had a beautiful walk and was amazing to have available.
Nothing comes to mind.
Kerry
Family · United Kingdom · Sep 2026
“I would 100% recommend this property to anyone visiting.”
A well looked after property with lots of wild life around, people were especially nice and helpful, food was very tasty and reasonably priced and location was special.
Janis
Couple · Australia · Aug 2026
“Excellent service clan & comfortable room fabulous location”
Location amenities clean & comfortable … separate adults pool … buffet breakfast
The rooms aren’t soundproof
Anderson
Couple · United States · Aug 2026
“Beautiful property and nicest staff”
The staff was so incredibly nice and they even upgraded our room to a junior suite and sent us some fruit because it was our anniversary! They made us feel so special. The room and property were beautiful. It truly felt like a 5 star hotel
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Garcia
Group · United States · Aug 2026
“Excellent service”
Th access to the beach
Scores and guest reviews are supplied by Nuitée, our booking partner. English-language reviews are shown, newest first; reviews with a score but no written comment are not listed.
Location
800 mts noroeste de Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Open in Google MapsPolicies & Good to Know
- Check-inFrom 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM
- Check-outUntil 12:00 PM
- ChildrenChildren are welcome
- PetsNo pets
- ParkingFree parking
From the property
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
Which Room to Book at Shana
Shana sells 14 room types, from small standard rooms to suites with hot tubs and rooms with a private pool. Every rate we priced included breakfast.
| Room | Size | Sleeps | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Interior | 26 m² | 4 | 2 queen beds; the cheapest room |
| Standard Room | 30 m² | 4 | 2 queen beds, furnished balcony |
| Superior Ocean View | 30 m² | 2 | King bed, terrace with sea views |
| Family Suite | 48 m² | 4 | One bedroom, balcony with garden views |
| Junior Suite / Studio Suite | 58 m² | 4 | Lounge with sofa bed; Studio Suites add a full kitchen |
| Royal Jungle View / Royal Ocean View | 72 m² | 2–3 | Suite with hot tub |
| Jungle Room with Private Pool | 34 m² | 2 | Private pool |
| Royal Jungle View with Private Pool | 61 m² | 4 | Private pool and hot tub |
| Two Bedrooms Suite with Private Pool | 110 m² | 6 | Two bedrooms, private pool |
Do not book blind on the cheapest room. Several guests in the lowest-level rooms had little or no view and regretted it, and one warned against the ground floor of blocks 1 and 2. If the view matters, book a room with "Ocean View" in the name.
Watch the refundable premium. For three nights in mid-November 2026, a Standard Room started at $749 with breakfast (about $250 a night), but the refundable version cost about 40% more. In January 2027 the gap was smaller, about 23%.
The private-pool rooms are the splurge. In our May 2027 sample, the Jungle Room and the Royal Jungle View with private pool both started at $1,804 for three nights, about $600 a night.
What Guests Say About Shana
Across 3,006 reviews, Shana scores 8.8 out of 10. The review analysis rates location (9.4), cleanliness (9.2) and overall experience (9.2) highest; value for money is its lowest category at 8.0, with food (8.4) and room quality (8.2) close behind. We read the 75 most recent English-language reviews, from November 2025 to September 2026.
The location and the beach come first. Guests love walking down the jungle path to Biesanz Beach, where the water is calm enough to swim, and the ocean views from the pools and balconies.
Then the wildlife, staff and breakfast. Monkeys raid breakfast and visit balconies, toucans and macaws fly over the adults-only pool, and reviews name the staff, from reception to the golf-cart drivers. The breakfast buffet is a highlight, though a few guests wanted more variety.
The complaints are consistent. The hill is steep with no elevator. Several rooms are dated, and some low-level rooms are dark with no view. Over the 2025–26 winter, several guests were put next to renovation work and heard drilling. Parking is tight, and restaurant prices are high.
What You Should Know
- Ask whether any renovation work is going on near your room. Several guests between December 2025 and February 2026 were placed next to construction.
- The golf carts are your friend: staff drive guests between the rooms, the pool and reception, which saves the steepest climbs.
- If you have a car, expect tight parking and gravel stretches on the access road. One guest recommends a car for going out to dinner after dark.
- Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m., one guest noted, when drinks are a good price.
Getting to Shana
Shana sits in the hills of Punta Quepos (Quepos Point), about 800 meters northwest of Plaza Vista. A path and steps lead down from the property to Biesanz Beach. Parking is free but tight.
Most international visitors fly into San José (SJO) and continue by road; see our San José to Manuel Antonio guide for shuttles and driving. The hotel lists airport transfers and a local shuttle, both at an extra charge.
From here it is a short drive to the main beach and to a guided tour of the national park. Biesanz's calm water also suits a day of snorkeling; see our Manuel Antonio snorkeling guide for boat trips to the reefs.
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Indicative nightly rate for a 3-night stay, two adults, checking in about 30 days out. Room rate only, before the local taxes and fees added at checkout.Room only. Local taxes and fees are added at checkout and can add roughly 20%.
Search all resorts & dates →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shana by the Beach have beach access?+
Yes. A path and steps lead down from the hotel to Biesanz Beach, a small cove with calm water. The walk down is easy; the walk back up is steep.
Is breakfast included at Shana?+
Yes, on every rate we priced for November 2026, January 2027 and May 2027. It is a buffet at the hotel's restaurant, with eggs made to order.
Is Shana by the Beach good for families?+
Yes. Children are welcome, there is a kids' pool and a playground, and many rooms sleep four. Adults can retreat to the separate adults-only pool.
Does Shana have rooms with a private pool?+
Yes, three room types: the Jungle Room, the Royal Jungle View and the Two Bedrooms Suite, each with a private pool. In our May 2027 sample they started at $1,804 for three nights.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shana?+
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM.
Is Shana by the Beach accessible for people with limited mobility?+
It is difficult. The hotel is on a steep hillside with many stairs and no elevator. Staff run golf carts between the rooms and common areas, but ask the hotel for a room with few steps before you book.
