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Makanda by the Sea

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Marina Pez Vela

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2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Pacific Jacuzzi Suite
Poolside bar
Private beach, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach towels

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa

Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa

Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa

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

About the area

Quepos

Beachfront retreat .Stay at this Quepos hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Marina Pez Vela and 2 miles (3 km) of Nahomi Park. Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Playa La Macha are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

5-star beachfront hotel near Marina Pez Vela
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.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Things to do

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

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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. 431 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 535 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

Del, Arlington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating. Properly was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John, Brookline

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice so I thought until I flipped pillows and seen makeup and the sheets were dirty… something tore me up in the room I have bug bites … the food is trash… it just wasn’t a nice experience for me
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful retreat, beach not so great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, wow, wow! That was everything I expected and more! We stayed in the luxury Penhouse, Suite 19. The room is beautiful, large, and the bathroom is also large. The living room and bathroom have doors that lead to the huge balcony. Every evening, from the balcony, we enjoyed a perfect sunset view. We enjoyed our friendly visitors each day: small monkeys, an iguana, humming birds, butterflies, and red/blue birds. Despite being surrounded by the forest, no bugs or insects disturbed us. We were able to leave the doors open for hours. The monkeys would walk by a few occasions, but never entered lol. Cool experience. The most impressive feature for me is the WhatsApp communication service. Anything you need, weather it be pillows at 11pm, a taxi ride to and from the hotel or anywhere, room food service, etc, it's only one text away, and the response time is literally only seconds! The main pool / restaurant area is extremely beautiful. The staff is friendly and professional. We had planned to do so many adventurous things such as zip lining, jet skiing, visiting waterfalls, etc, but we didn't do any of those things because we enjoyed just staying in our large room and relaxing on the balcony and swimming in the private pool attached the balcony. Thank you, Hotel Makana, for an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing. Bayron, Leo, Nielson, Jonathon!! We miss them, they were so awesome! The hotel staff is incredibly helpful and kind. I would give this hotel 10 stars if I could. Beautiful, relaxing and very luxurious.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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