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
Had a blast here. Beautiful spot and the monkeys are fun!
I visited Makanda by the Sea with my best friend Kate. We had a blast. The views are incredible. The staff is kind and fantastic. Monkeys come up to your door! :) :) :) The pools and ambiance is all amazing and spectacular. We will def be back!
Derek S
Unforgettable Luxury Jungle Escape
Our stay at Makanda was one we will never forget. The property was stunning, from the rooms to the amenities to the wonderful staff. The food and beverage were top notch and every request was catered to with attention to detail. Highly recommend for couples looking to relax and disconnect in a breathtaking atmosphere.
Reed B
We could NOT have enjoyed our stay or the hotel experience more!They thought of every detail- before we did!!Incredible!
Absolutely incredible! First class service! Incomparable hospitatility!
471cariem - Trenton
Romantic luxury getaway for young couple
Amazing experience with my wife. From the moment you check in, the grounds and customer Service are absolutely incredible. The food at Arbol was amazing. The view from the pools are breathtaking. The rooms are luxurious and romantic. Private Black sand beach is everything you would want from a vacation. We saw all sorts of wildlife on the property, including monkeys, sloths, iguanas, toucans, and more. Every single staff member we met with the extra mile to make our experience incredible. Couldn’t recommend any more highly! We will be back.
Britt H
Makanda makes a trip to Costa Rica worth it
Makanda by the Sea is simply put - an amazing experience. The grounds are beautiful, the wildlife is plentiful, and you feel fully immersed in the experience. Above all, the staff is kind, caring and will do whatever it takes to make your time at Makanda memorable. This started with the manager, Leo - who is awesome, and carried through to everyone we met. Traveling to Makanda eliminates the need to go anywhere else on your trip. You can get it all right there is one place. The pool is gorgeous and the private beach will be like nothing you have experienced. We all have growth areas and if I had one for the hotel, it would be the quality of the dinner menu and food. Breakfast is fantastic and lunch is a great pool side menu but dinner was underwhelming (especially with the price point). However, that is a small critique considering how overall amazing the experience is!
rcramey - Iowa City, Iowa
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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
