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Makanda by the Sea

5.0 star property
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2 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Private beach, free beach shuttle, sun-loungers, beach towels
Poolside bar
Private beach, free beach shuttle, sun-loungers, beach towels
Poolside bar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

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1 Kilometro al Oeste de Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Marina Pez Vela
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rancho Tipico don Juan
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nahomi Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪10 min drive‬
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55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Ocean Club Suite

  • 67 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WOW Suite Premier Suite

WOW Suite Premier Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

  • 130 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa 4 People

Luxury Villa 4 People

  • 75 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sky Penthouse Private Pool

Sky Penthouse Private Pool

  • 130 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa

Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa

  • 65 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tropical Suite

Tropical Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa

Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa

  • 92 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Makanda by the Sea

Adults-only beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day catching some rays at Makanda by the Sea's private sand beach, relaxing by one of the hotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Makanda by the Sea offers 33 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Makanda by the Sea. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Marina Pez Vela. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free beach shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Arbol Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, aromatherapy, or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, a gym, and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • 10 minutes by foot from Marina Pez Vela and a 3-minute drive from Nahomi Park
  • Free beach shuttle service
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. At Makanda by the Sea you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There's a restaurant on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a steam room, a fitness center, and a garden. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Makanda by the Sea was completed in June 2023.

This 5-star Quepos hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Arbol Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Pool Lounge - This cocktail bar is located by the pool and specializes in local and international cuisine. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM: USD 30 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 poolside bars, 2 bars/lounges and 1 swim-up bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Arbol Restaurant
  • Pool Lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Renovated entire property – June 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-in fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Makanda by the Sea offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Makanda
Hotel Makanda Sea Adults Only
Hotel Makanda Sea Adults Only Manuel Antonio
Makanda Hotel
Makanda Sea Adults Only
Makanda Sea Adults Only Manuel Antonio
Makanda Sea Hotel Manuel Antonio, Quepos
Makanda Sea Hotel
Makanda Sea Manuel Antonio, Quepos
Makanda Sea
Hotel Makanda By the Sea Adults Only
Makanda Sea Hotel Manuel Antonio
Makanda Sea Manuel Antonio
Makanda By The Sea Hotel Manuel Antonio National Park
Makanda By The Sea Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
Makanda by the Sea Hotel
Makanda by the Sea Quepos
Makanda by the Sea Hotel Quepos

Makanda by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 500 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Exceptional
Absolutely amazing, beautiful and wonderful in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asef Daiyan

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was stunning, and the staff was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Makanda by the Sea was amazing. The staff there goes above and beyond to give you a great experience and the views are amazing. Tons of wildlife around the hotel to view and the food was good as well. Would definitely go back. If Eli is working the bar he has all the information for what’s around.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy, Tucker

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing week long stay at Makanda. The hotel and all of the staff are incredible. Just spectacular all the way around. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nyeshamarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the sky penthouse and it was a very beautiful room. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Overall we rated it a 3 because the walkways and private pool were super slippery and hard to walk around. Luckily they had people in golf carts who helped get around the property. The food was average and the pools were a little too cold. Overall we loved our room but the property wasn’t as amazing as we had hoped for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is so beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! The views and grounds were fabulous. The staff even better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time here, and it’s always amazing and magical.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 6 nights at Makanda in the luxury villa which was a fantastic experience. The Villa was stunning and had real wow factor….we’ve stayed in many places around the world but this was definitely the best and oozes pure luxury in every detail. Staff are so friendly and helpful and are very quick to address your needs. Food was lovely and the resort as a whole is beautiful. The wild life and nature just makes it even more exotic as we saw the white face monkeys and beautiful ocean views from our private pool. This was our first time in Costa Rica and we will definitely be back as it’s such a lovely place with lovely people! Thanks to all the Makanda staff for their excellent service and hospitality which was most appreciated! Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renato, Coral Gables

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility and room was beautiful. Good not good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tatyana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, unique place! A lot of wild life around and beautiful beach! Definitely we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Contessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mikanda, has been one of our favorite stays ever in Costa Rica! The staff is so incredibly friendly and helpful from start to finish. The grounds are breathtaking, extremely clean, wildlife everywhere and the rooms are so private. We're already planning our return trip!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were great. Service is excellent. Food is extremely over priced compared to other 5 star resorts in the area. Food is also not great for 200 per meal. Drinks are also expensive but very good. Wi-Fi was not consistent enough for me to work. Great amenities but not good food. If food is important to you I would look for somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The compound is amazing and the staff helpful and friendly. My big disappointment is I booked this property based on a description on their website, advertising it as: "Escape to Serenity: Experience Unmatched Tranquility" (Why Us in their About section on their website). It turns out they have music around the 2 pool areas all day long (with pretty loud music). Our room was located above the pool and we could here the music windows closed. Far from "unmatched tranquility". When I pointed this out they did change our rooms (and upgraded us - thank you) but it ruined my experience. I was not able to lounge at the pool. It's a great place if you are in that constant loungy mood but not the idea I had of a high end eco-friendly boutique hotel is CR.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024