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
Couples getaway
Hotel Makanda NEVER disappoints. We have been 4 times now and somehow it gets more magical every time. Every piece of the entire place is beautiful. The staff are literally the most warm people. We have been other places, even places outside the hotel, and the vibe is unmatched. Love this place so much!!
Merima N
A personal Paradise in Manuel Antonio
true paradise in the heart of nature, surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna. The facilities are stunning, and wherever you look, you’ll find art—modern pieces that are a delight to the eyes. The staff is incredible, offering warm hospitality with the professionalism you would expect from a five-star resort. The views are simply breathtaking. And if you come across the manager, Leo, don’t hesitate to say hello—he truly embodies the spirit of Pura Vida! Simply unforgettable.
Gieralin G
Amazing experience - highly recommend!
Hotel Makanda is one of the best places I have ever stayed. The villas are amazing. They look brand new and are stunning on the inside with a great view. Everything was top notch! I never stayed somewhere with this kind of wildlife. During my 3 night stay, I saw about 15 monkeys, including white faced spider monkeys and howler monkeys, a sloth, and other creatures I have never seen in person. Really cool! I had a great view of the ocean and they also can take you straight to the beach in a golf cart. Even though everything is pretty close, the golf cart service was fantastic. They showed up within a minute of my whatsapp request. The beach was stunning. I recommend going during low tide so you can walk the beach and possibly see monkeys and beautful birds there as well. Special shoutout to Elias, one of the bartenders. He was great and had such a great attitude that always made me feel welcomed. The drinks were incredible too. I recommend the Cocunut Mojito. I am not usually a huge fan of coconut but this drink was incredible!
timusmc21
Amazing hotel for couples,incredible views…
Best hotel I have ever been love the privacy it’s just so beautiful staff is super friendly the food was amazing was lucky enough to spend my wedding anniversary there would definitely go back very soon.
Diana S
Absolutely amazing. Our Third stay here
The place is nestled in a jungle with view of the Pacific Ocean. It’s well staffed, clean, room are large and architecture is fantastic.
Passport49113446684 - Boca Raton, Florida
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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
