Hotel Makanda by the Sea

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.

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!

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.

Having stayed in many great hotels globally , Makanda stands out for the design, the vibe & the service . We will return .

Wow! We truly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful hotel. The room was beautiful, with a great view of the ocean. The staff was professional, and very attentive. Our favorite time of the day was the late afternoon happy hour on the pool terrace watching the monkeys, enjoying great drinks and appetizers, and then watching the sunset. There is plenty of wildlife to see on the property - we saw white face, spider, and howler monkeys, a sloth, kinkajou, agouti, frogs (see our "doorman", below), crabs, and different types of birds. For meals, we had breakfast every morning, one lunch at the pool terrace, and two dinners at Arbol (had to go back!). All the food and service for our meals were excellent. The private beach: It's beautiful. And there is a hotel staff person there to help with towels & chairs, and make drinks at a small tiki bar. Note, that is is not a very big beach (particularly at high tide), and it is rocky in many places. But we enjoyed our time there. Overall, the hotel was a perfect blend of luxury and nature!