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Makanda by the Sea

5.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Pacific Jacuzzi Suite
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Poolside bar
Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
1 Kilometro al Oeste de Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Marina Pez Vela
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Playa La Macha
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Ocean Club Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 67 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WOW Suite Premier Suite

WOW Suite Premier Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 130 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa 4 People

Luxury Villa 4 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 75 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sky Penthouse Private Pool

Sky Penthouse Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 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 the area

Quepos

When you stay at Makanda by the Sea in Quepos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Marina Pez Vela and Nahomi Park. .This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Playa La Macha and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge.

What's nearby

  • Marina Pez Vela - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Playa La Macha - 12 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 12 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive

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

Adults-only beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or 2 hot tubs, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Arbol Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the swim-up bar or one of 2 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Arbol Restaurant
  • Pool Lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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

Pets not 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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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. 423 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 526 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

Asa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing, far exceeded expectations. Very quiet and relaxing, safe and secure, best staff we have ever experienced. Would definitely recommend a stay. No need to leave property other than for excursions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bharati

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful resort, perfect after a stressful period of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

amir

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Adrian Bolaños

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Stunning views, friendly staff, luxury room interiors and exteriors. However, the expectations for a 5 star resort are high. For example, when a particular dish is missing on the high-end restaurant menu, you'd expect a waiter to share that in advance. Then 2 days later, 2 dishes are missing... The beach is at the bottom of a steep hill. There are gulf carts which take down and up. However, the service stops at 4 p.m. ??? Why not at least 6 or later?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hotel in Costa Rica

An absolutely amazing resort with some of the friendliest people I have ever met. The room was beautiful, the drinks are amazing, and the pool is to die for. I cant wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel. I would definitely recommend for couples
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay with much more than I expected! The private beach was amazing! The staff was very friendly and very helpful! The room was excellent! The animals around the premises were a sight to see! The food…..chefs kiss! The drinks….delicious! Would recommend and would definitely stay again! Makanda by the Sea did not disappoint!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best part of our time in Costa Rica

What an amazing place to stay. Two pools, excellent quick and friendly service. I would put Makanda up against any other stay in Costa Rica. Absolutely beautiful in every way and an attention to detail that is hard to find anywhere to the level that Makanda delivers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
See my review.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aziza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

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