Hotel Makanda by the Sea

We absolutely loved our stay at Makanda. It truly feels like a peaceful escape immersed in nature, with sloths, beautiful birds, and wildlife all around you. The boutique atmosphere and unique room designs make the experience feel incredibly special and unlike anywhere else we’ve stayed. The team was so accommodating when we had an unexpected late arrival, and every team member we encountered was attentive, genuinely welcoming, and warm. Elias especially went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Every interaction with him was thoughtful and attentive, and he truly made our time at Makanda feel extra special. The on-site restaurants were excellent, and we enjoyed several delicious meals during our stay. The crocs were a must while walking around the property, too! The property is definitely steep, but the beautiful views are absolutely worth it. Overall, Makanda is the perfect combination of nature, comfort, privacy, and exceptional service. It was one of the highlights of our trip and is absolutely a must-see when visiting the area. We cannot wait to return!

Without a doubt, this is a beautiful hotel with all the comforts that one would possibly need. My husband and I came there to celebrate my birthday and it turned out to be a beautiful, memorable stay. Our room with the outdoor jacuzzi had beautiful views of the ocean, clean room and bathroom, and a spacious closet. Everyone working there was courteous and welcoming. The coconut welcome drinks and the complementary bottle of sparkling wine a dessert upon arrival was a nice touch. We ended up ordering room service when we got in from the airport and the service was prompt. Food was fresh and delicious. While food is great, It is important to note that everything from food, to drinks by the pool, is very expensive. While I do not mind paying for quality, I simply cannot justify a drink for $28. That said, food was fresh and always came beautifully presented. Breakfasts are served in a beautiful area, I do wish that there was a better breeze there, it tends to get very humid. Good selection for breakfast and I appreciated the different daily juices that they make, mint and pineapple was the best. We met a server Roger for breakfast service, he, along with others, were awesome. Another part to note is that walking around the resort is not for someone with walking difficulties, if so, will need to rely on the golf cart for transportation. That is simple to get, we just used WatsApp to text the reception and send requests. We also ended up going down to their beach; you will need to request the ride there as well; walking down the path independently is very steep. When you arrive at the beach, you still need to make your way through some rocks, but I found that to be a pretty cool experience since it’s a very private, wild beach area, no fancy beach club there. During our time there, Alex was the one who took care of the beach area, set up the beach chairs where we wanted on the beach and made us drinks. He was super friendly, very nice to talk to, and was so helpful. During our stay at Makanda we saw a lot of monkeys and even a sloth who was eating leaves off the tree. I had the pleasure of using the spa services as well, that too, was a wonderful experience in a beautiful setting. Overall, nice stay

This hotel is one of the most beautiful and romantic hotel I have stayed in. The staff was so nice and accommodating. We went in low season and we were fortunate to have an upgrade of our room and early check in. The pools are stunning and the food is delicious as well. The hotel is located very close to Manuel Antonio National Park. We were recommended by a friend to stay at this hotel and we will continue to recommend other friends to stay here as well. I can’t wait to come back!

We stayed at Makanda for our honeymoon. The hotel is absolutely breathtaking. Everything from the bathrooms to the restaurant spaces are just gorgeous and super clean. The layout, the pools, the food!!! Amazing amazing!!! The rice crisps with tuna were our favorites. We had a private pool in our room and on our second day there we found 6 Cappuccin monkeys playing in it. It was just magical. We could barely hear any people noise from our room which was awesome. The staff was incredible. They brought a complimentary bottle of champagne with a mini cheesecake in the shape of an apple that was just divine. It really felt like a jungle retreat. It did take a bit to get there but it was 2,000% worth it. We would return in a heartbeat!

We came for my mother’s 80 birthday. Our villa 5 was beautiful, had ocean views a private pool with hot tub and daily visits from white face monkeys. There’s private beach access and the salt water pool was our favorite. Restaurant has a tasty menu. But one of the special perks of the stay was the staff. Everyone made us feel so special and were there for our every need. We saw more monkeys and sloths on the grounds than any of our tours. We both agree our stay was worth the cost.