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Makanda by the Sea

5.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront hotel with spa, near Marina Pez Vela

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2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Poolside bar
Poolside bar
2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Studio, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and 2 poolside bars
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools and 2 spa tubs
  • Breakfast available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach sun loungers
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $554
includes taxes & fees
$490 per night
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Room options

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55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Ocean Club Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
  • 721 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WOW Suite Premier Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

WOW Suite Premier Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
  • 861 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 1399 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa 4 People | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Villa 4 People

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 807 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Pacific Jacuzzi Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
  • 538 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sky Penthouse Private Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Sky Penthouse Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
  • 1399 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa | Water view

Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
  • 700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tropical Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Tropical Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Kilometro al Oeste de Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601

What's nearby

  • Marina Pez Vela - 10 min walk
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive
  • Playa La Macha - 11 min drive
  • Playitas Beach - 17 min drive
  • Biesanz Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 10 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Runaway Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante L' Angolo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Amorosi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Gran Escape - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Makanda by the Sea

Makanda by the Sea offers a private beach where you can get a beach massage or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Arbol Restaurant serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 poolside bars, a fitness center, and a sauna. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 33 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 16
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Free beach shuttle

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • Restaurant
  • Swim-up bar
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Yoga classes
  • Ecotours
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 spa tubs
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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 spa tub.

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

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 170 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Makanda by the Sea offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Makanda by the Sea does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Makanda by the Sea?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Makanda by the Sea?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Makanda by the Sea?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Makanda by the Sea?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 170 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Makanda by the Sea?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Makanda by the Sea and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, horseback riding, and rafting. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in one of the 2 spa tubs. Makanda by the Sea also has 2 poolside bars, 2 bars, and a private beach, as well as a sauna, a steam room, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Makanda by the Sea?
Yes, Arbol Restaurant offers international cuisine, pool views, and poolside dining.
What's the area around Makanda by the Sea like?
Makanda by the Sea is located on the waterfront, a short 10-minute walk from Marina Pez Vela and 11 minutes' walk from Rancho Tipico don Juan.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Exceptional
Absolutely amazing, beautiful and wonderful in every way!
Corey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tanner, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeet, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing, unique place! A lot of wild life around and beautiful beach! Definitely we will be back!
tatyana, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Terri, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!!
Contessa, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Ross, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Thomas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
ernesto, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Justin, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best trip of my life!!! Make sure you bring some money
Adonus, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

stunning beautiful property. Great staff
Victor, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was a really amazing hidden germ. The views from the room as well as swimming pools overlooking the ocean was spectacular
Uzo, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This property is gorgeous and the staff was so attentive! Looking forward to staying here again
Tierra, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michele, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome
Ronard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice facility and good service
Julio, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

BEAUTIFUL PLACE
Latashia, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort, wonderful staff!
The property, the views, and our room were beautiful. The staff were incredible, professional, and friendly - Irina, Elias, and team were the best. The restaurant was good, but has a limited menu and is a little pricey. The breakfasts, fruits, juices, and coffee were amazing.
Brendan, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Ahron, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, pools, and beach. Staff were amazing!
Kristan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

jacek, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Staff. Great Fun in the Sun. Great Accommodation's.
Mariia, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

PAMELA, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The staff are amazing here and very friendly. But the hotel itself is lackluster for a 5 star hotel. There are small issues sprinkled throughout the hotel that ruin the experience of a 5 star hotel. This is just a place for social media influencers to take nice photos of the views, that’s all it is. Given it’s in a jungle there definitely are venomous snakes around the property which we came across and staff had to kill it with a broom. The issue for us wasn’t the existence of the snake, but the lack of pathway lighting to our room where to snake was found. The lighting at night is terrible, the rooms door has about a half an inch gap underneath so all bugs are free to go into the room. Very nice looking place with nice views and amazing staff, but for a 5 star hotel with such a high price tag for their high end rooms, definitely not worth the money spent at all.
Artur, 5-night family trip
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