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Makanda by the Sea

5.0 star property
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2 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Poolside bar
2 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Poolside bar
Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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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 | Water view

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 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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Playa La Macha - 11 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 19 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 20 min drive - 5.8 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 luxury on the beach
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 spa 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 spa 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 spa 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 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

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.

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. 394 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 491 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adonus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best trip of my life!!! Make sure you bring some money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stunning beautiful property. Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a really amazing hidden germ. The views from the room as well as swimming pools overlooking the ocean was spectacular
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tierra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is gorgeous and the staff was so attentive! Looking forward to staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronard

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

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility and good service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latashia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL PLACE
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ahron

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, pools, and beach. Staff were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff. Great Fun in the Sun. Great Accommodation's.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

PAMELA

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Artur

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

kerr

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful rooms, very helpful staff, some wildlife in the lovely grounds, but still not sure if it's worth the extra money. this is the second time we've stayed there and both times our enjoyment of the pool was impaired by the construction noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel and experience!
Incredible hotel with amazing designs, great rooms, incredible views. Great cocktails! Food is good but can get better. Amazing beach and great friendly staff. Would definitely stay there again! My girlfriend and I had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023