Shana By The Beach

Follow the jungle trail to Playa Biesanz

A path through the jungle is part of the pleasure of staying at Shana By The Beach. Walk downhill for five to seven minutes and Playa Biesanz comes into view, bringing the Pacific into a stay shaped by Manuel Antonio’s greenery. Monkeys and sloths are often seen along the trail or near the beach, though the forest sets its own schedule.

Pool afternoons and a comfortable return

The hillside hotel gives you a comfortable counterpoint to that outdoor time. A swim in the pool, a cocktail from the poolside bar and a meal at the restaurant can make an afternoon feel complete without another excursion. Local and international cuisine keep dining varied, and spa treatments add a quieter possibility between more active days. The gym gives you a place to keep a fitness routine during the stay, adding another option between beach and forest outings.

Find your room in the forest

The accommodation lets you decide how much of the holiday to bring into the room itself. A Superior Ocean View room emphasizes the coast, while several other categories face the jungle; some studios add kitchens and living rooms, and selected categories have private pools. Interior rooms provide a different arrangement. Look closely at the category you choose, particularly if a balcony, terrace, cooking space or ocean outlook is part of your idea of the stay. A balcony or terrace invites quieter moments outdoors, with jungle sounds and the coastal breeze bringing the setting closer.

Explore the coast, care for the setting

The hotel’s approach to the surrounding environment includes efforts to reduce its ecological footprint and help preserve the natural setting. That setting is also the reason to go out: Manuel Antonio National Park guides can help you look for monkeys, sloths and colorful birds, while canopy tours, ziplining, surfing and snorkeling offer different perspectives on Manuel Antonio. Couples, families and travelers with an active itinerary can alternate those outings with a walk to the beach and leisure time at the hotel. Coastal sunsets give the gentler part of that itinerary their own attraction.

Allow for the downhill trail to Playa Biesanz and the uphill return when considering how much walking suits your party. The jungle route is part of Shana’s appeal, with a different daily rhythm from a level, directly beachfront stay.

The beach trail and the pleasures of staying in

• Playa Biesanz is reached by a five-to-seven-minute walk downhill through the jungle. Choose Shana when that forest-to-beach route appeals, while allowing for the hill and return walk rather than expecting level beachfront access.
• Monkeys and sloths are often seen along the trail and near the beach. Wildlife adds interest to the walk, but sightings are not guaranteed parts of every visit.
• A pool and poolside bar give a beach outing a relaxed counterpart back at the hotel. Spa treatments provide another way to slow down between more active days. A gym supports keeping a fitness routine during the stay.
• The restaurant serves local and international cuisine, making it easy to keep an evening at the hotel. Private balconies or terraces in selected accommodation let the jungle setting continue into quieter time.
• Rooms and suites differ in outlook and facilities: ocean-view choices, jungle-view accommodation, kitchen-equipped studios and selected private-pool categories offer meaningful alternatives. Confirm the chosen room’s features rather than assuming they are universal.
• Manuel Antonio National Park is nearby, with guided tours and wildlife opportunities. Surfing, snorkeling and canopy adventures complement forest walks and coastal sunsets.
• The boutique hillside atmosphere can suit couples, families or an active trip, with hotel downtime woven between outings. Environmental efforts focus on reducing the ecological footprint and helping preserve the surrounding setting.