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Makanda by the Sea

Property class: 5 and above

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A woman sitting on a log by the sea, with a rocky cliff and lush greenery in the background.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of a body of water.
A pathway with metal railings surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $708
$626 nightly
$708 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

Explore the area

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1 Kilometro al Oeste de Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Zip Coaster
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ocean Club Suite

A modern bedroom with a glass partition, a bed with white linens, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

Ocean Club Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Tropical Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Villa 4 People

A modern dining area with a stone wall, a wooden table, and orange chairs.

Luxury Villa 4 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

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

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Living area

Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass-enclosed seating area, and a unique textured wall.

Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for WOW Suite Premier Suite

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a blue armchair, an orange sofa, and a patterned rug.

WOW Suite Premier Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sky Penthouse Private Pool

A modern house with a pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

Sky Penthouse Private Pool

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Quepos

With a stay at Makanda by the Sea in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Biesanz Beach and Playa Espadilla. .This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Marina Pez Vela.

What's nearby

  • Biesanz Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Playa Espadilla - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Playitas Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Zip Coaster - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pará Beach - 8 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drunken Monkey - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Makanda by the Sea

Makanda by the Sea offers 33 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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 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 10:00 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 10:00 AM.
Arbol Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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.

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 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 55 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 55 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 282.50 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 489 out of 605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 605 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was just beautiful! Peaceful, clean … The staff was amazing, the food delicious, the view from the pool was incredible !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property with amazing views. Staff is very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The ideal hotel for relaxing and watching the wildlife on property. We went on a national park tour and saw fewer monkeys and Sloths than each day at the hotel. Staff are amazingly helpful and accommodating. Low stress environment. You’ll spend a little more of food and drinks but for the property and amenities it’s worth every cent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff and beautiful property. Highly recommended for a pura vida experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing stay at Makanda by the Sea. The property is absolutely beautiful, but what really made the trip special was the staff. They helped coordinate everything before we arrived, including our private airport transfers, excursions, dinner reservations, and even made sure my gluten-free meals were taken care of throughout our stay. They were always available to give us rides around the property, which made everything so easy. Our room with the private pool was incredible and quickly became one of our favorite parts of the trip. The privacy, ocean views, and attention to detail made it the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. We couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing and memorable experience and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The wild beach is interesting but not very swimmable (extremely rocky), sometimes rough surf. Accessibility is golf cart dependent. Difficult property to move around without the golf cart. And they didn't have crocs my size. (only up to M10 and I'm a 13) Otherwise, property is beautiful and service is top notch. Love the ocean club pool and bar. (Thanks Elias!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is an absolute dream! The rooms are beautifully appointed, comfortable and private. The pools are gorgeous, especially the saltwater infinity pool where you can relax and watch the most magnificent sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. Food is excellent, and drink selections at all the bars are fantastic, made with natural fruit and premium spirits. Don’t forget to check out the small private beach, where you’ll find white-faced capuchin monkeys swinging from the trees. A stay at Makanda will make Manuel Antonio even more magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The food and hotel was incredible. The staff was so kind and helpful with anything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent facility Perdonal friendly and very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous hotel that combines both the jungle and the sea. We’ll run with an amazing staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were amazing I will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Todo excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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They go above and beyond definitely worth a trip
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room, pool, and staff were amazing. Food was too lux for my liking so we ate offsite a lot
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The most amazing place in Manuel Antonio!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Peaceful resort, perfect after a stressful period of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location and nature.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic service with Candy at check in and throughout. Leo was absolutely instrumental in guiding our overall experience, gave fantastic food recommendations, was incredibly prompt at attending to every single need. The staff is overall 10/10. We stayed at the honeymoon grand villa and the accommodations were 10/10 in all respects.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was stunning, and the staff was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

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Location was great, the main pool is really nice and also well laid out. The beach is beautiful, albeit a shame it's not exclusive for the hotel and only accessible during low tide. Elias on the bar was fantastic. Such a hard worker.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the best boutique hotels in the world. Nothing like it. I will keep returning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel, best service, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a great experience. The hotel staff was awesome, and I enjoyed the food and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025