Hotel Makanda by the Sea

We stayed at Makanda by the Sea during our trip to Costa Rica, visiting from Mexico, and it was honestly the best hotel of our entire trip. The service was excellent from beginning to end. The staff was always attentive and available, whether through WhatsApp or by phone. There was always someone ready to help us with anything we needed, from picking us up and taking us to the beach, to solving any small issue, recommending restaurants for dinner, and even helping us make reservations. We stayed in an Ocean View Room, and it was absolutely beautiful. The room was comfortable, elegant, and had an amazing view. The bathroom was also perfect, with everything we needed and a very thoughtful setup. The food at Arbol was excellent, and the whole hotel is spectacular. From the private beach to the pools, every space feels beautiful, peaceful, and very well taken care of. I can honestly say that Makanda is probably the best hotel in all of Manuel Antonio. Everything about our stay was perfect, and it made our Costa Rica trip unforgettable. I would recommend it without hesitation.

We had a great stay at a stunning resort. Everything was perfect from the room, to the property and restaurant. Also a beautiful secluded black sand beach at the bottom of the resort.

The Hitel is absolutely gorgeous and the staff is amazing. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the hotel, surrounding area, wildlife. At the pool we experienced more wildlife of monkeys sloths and macaws then we saw on our wildlife hikes. Two pools with great views, a private little beach. We almost had no reason to leave the hotel. We will definitely be returning soon

I have been dreaming of Makanda since we last visited 10 years ago. It is that memorable. I was elated to return. Our stay this time was just as magical as I had remembered. I have to admit, I was nervous because they have added twice as many rooms since we were there last, but it was just as peaceful as when they had only a dozen or so. The staff and the service they provide is the best around. We are very fond of Jorge and I was excited to see him again. The food is delicious, the property is wild and well maintained. The beach is beautiful. The designer rooms are luxurious and romantic. The best part is how we feel when we are there. Its like our nervous systems completely reset. I cant explain just how much we love our visits here. lll be dreaming of it til we return again.

From the warm welcome at reception to the kindness of the staff throughout the property, everything felt thoughtful and intentional, exactly what you hope for from a 5-star experience. We stayed in the penthouse with a private pool, and the entire setup was spectacular. The interiors were beautifully designed, and the bathroom was absolutely stunning, spacious, elegant, and one of our favorite parts of the stay. Being surrounded by nature made it even more special. We had so many wildlife visitors, which really enhanced the overall jungle experience. Despite the property having multiple rooms, it never once felt crowded. The way it’s designed offers so much privacy, you’d never guess how expansive it actually is. The service was consistently prompt and seamless. Along with two gorgeous pools (both with bars), the property also offers private beach access with a golf cart drop-off and even a beachside bar to enjoy that quiet, tucked-away setting. One of our highlights was the floating breakfast, beautifully presented and just as delicious. This is easily one of those places we’ll be thinking about (and recommending) for a long time ✨