Shana By The Beach Manuel Antonio

4-star boutique hotel with private access to Playa Biesanz beach

Accommodations

Shana By The Beach Manuel Antonio offers spacious suites and studios, with some featuring full kitchens and separate living areas. Each room includes a furnished balcony with either garden or ocean views, and the higher-category suites provide private plunge pools. The hotel has an infinity pool overlooking the Pacific and a second adults-only pool with a bar.

Dining

The on-site Bella Vista Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on sustainably sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast each morning while watching wildlife from the ocean-view terrace. The hotel's wine cellar holds more than 1000 bottles from around the world, and the Living Bar & Lounge offers nightly happy hour with two-for-one cocktails.

Wellness & Spa

The Shana Spa provides a full menu of treatments including body wraps, scrubs, facials, and couples massage using indigenous Costa Rican botanicals. The spa has four treatment rooms and a relaxation area, plus a sauna and steam room. Guests can book spa/wellness packages that include access to the outdoor hot tub and sun loungers.

Location & Activities

The hotel sits on a hill with a private trail down to Playa Biesanz, a small cove beach reachable in about 7 minutes. Manuel Antonio National Park is a 10-minute drive away, and the village of Quepos is 15 minutes by car. On-site tour desk arranges activities such as snorkeling, fishing, horseback riding, and guided nature walks through the jungle.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Shana by the Beach Costa Rica has a dedicated kids' pool and a children's playground on the property. Babysitting services are available for guests with young children, and the family suites include two king beds and a kitchenette. Small pets are allowed with prior arrangement, and the hotel provides pet-friendly room options.

• Location: Short walk to Biesanz Beach and Manuel Antonio National Park
• Rooms: Spacious suites with ocean-view balconies and jungle views
• Dining: Bella Vista Restaurant with sustainable ingredients and a 1000-bottle wine cellar
• Wellness: Shana Spa with personalized therapies using indigenous Costa Rican ingredients
• Family: Kids' pool, children's playground, and babysitting services
• Pet Policy: Small pets allowed with prior notice