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Such a beautiful place and most courteous staff...a real treasure. Thank you everyone there!

Spacious clean rooms. Great property surrounding environment well manicured. Pools excellent. Free breakfast a plus.

We loved staying at the Shana by the Beach. Highlights included our room (we had an amazing oceanfront view with double king beds, kitchen and a balcony with dining table), the pool area (has an adults-only side with infinity pool view of the ocean, though it’s a little small, and a 2 for 1 happy hour from 3-6 pm daily), delicious complimentary breakfast (however, they serve the same dishes daily and might consider changing it up a little), and abundant hotel wildlife like white faced and squirrel monkeys and Toucans. Amenities were clean and the staff was friendly and attentive. There is also a jungle path (7-10 minute walk) down to Playa Biesanz, which is a small public beach nestled in a cove (bring water shoes as it’s a little rocky and cash for drinks and snacks). Playa Espadilla (public beach) is also only a 10-minute Uber ride, and in my opinion the nicest of the four local beaches I visited, even Manuel Antonio Beach. A few suggestions or things I learned: (1) per my research, we rented a car but should have just got a shuttle from the airport to Manuel Antonio, (2) driving around Manuel Antonio is hectic with windy roads and tight spaces, so ubering is inexpensive and hassle-free since restaurant are close; and (3) the monkeys that live around the resort will open your balcony door, so keep it locked. Overall, I would recommend this resort for its location to Manuel Antonio Park, abundance of local restaurants, and its room and restaurant/pool views of the ocean.

⭐️An Unforgettable Stay Surrounded by Nature, Beauty, and Exceptional Service⭐️ Parador Nature Resort exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, every single employee we encountered was genuinely kind, attentive, and went out of their way to provide extraordinary service. The warmth and professionalism of the staff made us feel cared for at every step. The setting itself is absolutely breathtaking. The sunsets here are some of the most beautiful we’ve ever seen—golden, expansive, and perfectly framed by the surrounding jungle and ocean views. The resort truly lives up to its name, offering immersive nature experiences that feel both magical and serene. One of the most unforgettable highlights was the wildlife. We had close-up, personal encounters with monkeys that literally climbed onto our balcony—an experience you’ll never forget and one that perfectly captures how connected this resort is to its natural surroundings. The monkeys are harmless and fascinating to watch… just don’t leave your glass door open 😉. Parador strikes the perfect balance between luxury and nature. You feel completely relaxed, surrounded by beauty, yet supported by an incredibly thoughtful and attentive team who clearly take pride in what they do. This is not just a place to stay—it’s an experience. We left feeling restored, inspired, and already talking about when we can return. Highly, highly recommend.

my first time VRBO and out of country, and it went wonderfully. Fabian was very helpful, even made sure our tour pickup went well. The place was great , highly recdcomend the stay, remote location with birds monkey and sloths around

Everyone was great - so nice and helpful - but Chef Ronald was absolutely wonderful. So accommodating, kind, and thoughtful. The food was amazing. We loved everything he made. So flavorful and meat always so flavorful and tender. And we had asked for guacamole and chips the first night we arrived and loved it so much we had it for the rest of the week sometimes with the addition of his salsa which again, was so, so delicious. I had asked him if he could provide a cake one night to celebrate my grandson's birthday and he got us a chocolate one from a bakery he liked and although I always prefer homemade to store bought cakes, this one really was delicious. We felt we had made a great friend by the time we left and he would be one of the two reasons we would return. The house is the other because it is so nice. There were so many thoughtful details that went into the building and it has all been maintained. And the views were awe inspiring with a view out over the rainforest and the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other. My husband and I had brought our 3 children, spouses, and grandchildren with us and all agreed it was an exceptional experience. You won't be sorry!