Hotel Makanda by the Sea
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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About the Hotel
Adjacent to Manuel Antonio National Park, within a 12-acre sanctuary poised 200 meters above the Pacific Ocean, the adult-only Hotel Makanda by the Sea captures the magical spirit of Costa Rica. Open-air and well-appointed villas and studios are sculpted harmoniously into the natural environment, and boast spectacular views of the 60-mile coastline. In this unspoiled wonderland, you can savor fresh seafood, drift in the stunning infinity pool, or watch local wildlife including monkeys and sloths as they wind their way through the rainforest.
Location
Hotel Makanda by the Sea
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Nearest Airport: SJO
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Adults Only
- Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Bakery
- On-Site Amenities
- Outdoor Pool
- Outdoor Whirlpool
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryers
- Satellite Television
- Kitchenettes
- Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Mountain Biking
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Parasailing
- Ecological Excursions
- ATV Tours
- White Water River Rafting
- River Rafting
- Jet Skiing
- Surfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
- Summer Getaways
Reviews for Hotel Makanda by the Sea
Our favorite place ever
My husband booked us a night at Makanda for my 30th birthday and it was nothing short of incredible. Each member of the staff was very kind and attentive. The views were breathtaking and the amenities were a 100/10. Our room was the WOW room and it really made us say WOW as we walked in! Every detail put into this hotel from aesthetic to staff training made our stay unforgettable. Special shout-out to Eli who was our bartender at the pool for his infectious good mood and recommendations, and Katie who served us dinner and put on a surprise birthday show for me.
Pinsquint13
Top notch all around
Service is absolutely fantastic Food is very good Rooms are spectacular Hotel is gorgeous all around the swimming pools are beautiful the beach is beautiful the entire staff is top notch from every single bartender to the guys giving rides in the golf karts Would definitely recommend this place 5 stars all around for sure sad to leave
Trip04161648321 - Medellin, Colombia
Magnificent experience at Makanda!
This hotel is spectacular! The jacuzzi pacific view room was so beautiful, with an incredible view of the pacific ocean. The hotel beachfront is so quiet and private, hotel pools are gorgeous, and the grounds of the hotel are magnificent. And the service from every staff member was 5 star!
Hennie Z
Beautiful spot in Manuel Antonio
This is a very pretty campus! It is hilly and the walkways/driveways are slippery tile, so I recommend good shoes. We were treated very well by Valentina, Simon and Elias. Loved the sea salt pool and enjoyed visiting with Elias the bartender who is so positive! The breakfast was delicious; but the dinner menu was not great so that is why I gave it a 4 instead of 5. Private beach is beautiful!
Christy H
One of the most beautiful hotels
I only have to say extraordinary things about this hotel , has a spectacular view everything is clean ,excellent customer service everyone is very friendly ,the food is delicious and drinks are always fresh made from fruit .Makanda is a spectacular hotel 100% RECOMMENDED trust me you won't want to leave :)
Luciana S
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My husband and I stayed here and it was absolutely amazing. Often the pictures on the website are an exaggeration of what you get, but that was definitely not the case here. In fact, the pictures really do not do it justice. Breakfast was served in the room a la carte each day and we could sit out on the balcony and just enjoy the privacy and clean air. It was wonderful!
The staff was very helpful, and the resort felt very private,
with few people staying there. We felt like royalty the entire time.
-H. Robertson
My wife and I stayed at Makanda and frankly, we fell in love with the place. Its very laid back and beautiful. The suites are huge and lovely. At the end of every day, we'd float around in the swimming pool with a drink in one hand, watching the sun set, with a troop of Howler monkeys in the trees over our heads. Talk about romantic! The area had enough to keep us busy (we did a guided tour of Manuel Antonio Park, a zip line tour and a mangrove boat tour) and there are several top restaurants nearby, including the one at the hotel, which is outside, near the pool. I recommend Makanda by the Sea very highly.
-K. Perlman
