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
Beautiful location and accommodations ... with amazing service.
We had an amazing experience at Makanda by the Sea, and would definitely stay there again. Everything about the resort was exceptional ... most notably the grounds (make sure you take the time to walk down to the beach - go early when it's not too hot and you'll have the place to yourself), our room (we had an amazing 2-bedroom suite), the food (definitely try the restaurant for dinner), and most notable was the service! I would like to especially thank Byron, who came and found us on the pool deck once he spotted 3 different sloths, and drove us around the resort to point them out to us ... and Elias, who concocted some amazing cocktails for us including a mango mocktail for our teenage daughter that doesn't drink made with fresh mango that we retrieved from the kitchen.
Michelle E - Brookfield, Wisconsin
An outstanding poolside experience.
Roger and Yoel provided us with an outstanding poolside experience from the moment we arrived. The food and drinks were delicious, and the relaxing atmosphere at the pool can’t be beat.
Andrea K
Will Definitely Go Back
Spent the day by the pool. Really special setting. Excellent food and drinks. Exceptional staff that answered all our questions and covered every detail that made our experience exceptional. A special shout out to Roger and Yoel who were very professional and made the whole experience so relaxing and special, Thank you!
Steve P
A special resort in Manuel Antonio
A truly unique and modern hotel. We had a beautiful patio to watch gorgeous sunsets. And in the early mornings we saw monkeys having breakfast. Every detail is covered - even down to the crocs for the pool. The service was exceptional. The staff learned our names immediately and went above and beyond. Braydon was always there to offer a golf cart ride to the beach or another part of the property. If we needed a meal before the kitchen was officially open - Allen made it happen. The rooms are funky and fun. We really enjoyed our time here and wish we could have stayed longer.
Lisa G
Perfect
Having stayed in many great hotels globally , Makanda stands out for the design, the vibe & the service . We will return .
Dan Rees Jones R - United Kingdom
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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
