Hotel Shana

Hotel Shana, on the hillside above Playa Biesanz

Hotel Shana, now called Shana by the Beach, sits on the forested hillside of Manuel Antonio with its own path down to Playa Biesanz. The jungle comes right up to the rooms, and the beach is a walk rather than a drive. It is one of our team's favourites in Manuel Antonio, and it suits families as much as couples, because it has a pool for each.

Why we choose it

• A path to the beach. The hotel has direct access down to Playa Biesanz, so a morning swim does not need a taxi or a parking spot.
• Two pools, two moods. There is an adult pool and a family pool, so couples get their quiet and children get room to splash.
• Rooms for every kind of group. From garden rooms to a two-bedroom suite with a private pool for up to 6 adults, families and friends travelling together have real choice.

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Rooms and views

The rooms run from simple to spacious. The Standard Interior rooms, at 25 m², face the inner garden, and the Standard Rooms, at 30 m², look into the jungle. The Superior Ocean View rooms are the same size, for up to 2 adults, and face the sea.

For more space, the Family Suite is 48 m², and the Studio Suites and Junior Suites are 58 m², with jungle or ocean views. The Royal rooms are 72 m² and come in jungle view or ocean view. The private pool rooms are the special ones: the Jungle Room with Private Pool, the Royal Jungle with Private Pool at 61 m², and the Two-bedroom Suite with private pool at 90 m².

On the property

Shana has its own restaurant and bar, a spa, and the two pools, adult and family. There is private parking and high-speed Wi-Fi. The hotel lists disabled access among its amenities but does not say which rooms, so tell us if anyone in your group needs it and we will confirm the right room.

Location and getting there

Playa Biesanz is a small beach on the Manuel Antonio coast, below the hotel. From here the national park, the restaurants on the hill and the boat and wildlife tours are all close, and we arrange each day with your private driver. See more of Playa Biesanz.

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