Hotel Makanda by the Sea

This one of the best hotels I’ve had the pleasure to visit. The hotel is a giant art sculpture with exclusive price rooms, amazing food and beverage selection, and incredible concierge service with every encounter. I’ve been to Costa Rica hundreds os time and finding this hotel was one of the best experiences. From monkeys to sloths you get to experience all the jungle has to offer from a 5 star room with a view of the pacific and the most amazing sunset off all time. I’ll look forward to come back in a few months.

My husband and I stayed here while on our honeymoon and it was perfect for that! The property and facilities are very relaxing and provide a range of activities like swimming, eating, lounging on the private beach. We had a hard time convincing ourselves to leave the hotel to explore Quepos 😅 It was very luxurious, we loved the staff, the food was great, and you can see lots of wildlife just on the Makanda property. Many of our local tour guides told us it's the nicest hotel in Costa Rica!

Service and resort absolutely EXCEPTIONAL!!!! If you like great food and pampering this is the place for you when traveling to CR. We took an excursion to the waterfalls and the staff was informative and helpfull. Additionally we went on the Catamaran trip and that was one of our highlights. Book the excursions directly from Makanda.

A Magical Stay at Makanda by the Sea We had an amazing stay at Makanda – the perfect mix of luxury, nature, and relaxation. The infinity pools were absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views of the ocean and jungle all around. Every detail of the property is beautifully designed, and the atmosphere is both peaceful and romantic. The service was exceptional – thanks to all the team who made us feel so welcome every day. A special shout-out to Elias Mendoza, who truly went above and beyond. His warmth, professionalism, and spirit made a real difference in our stay. He was always there with a smile, ready to help with anything we needed – thank you, Elias! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a luxurious escape in paradise.

Fantastic boutique hotel, with world class views. Service was exceptional throughout the entire week. Elis makes Makanda a better place, his attention to guests was definitely noticed. He kept the drinks flowing and entertaining conversations throughout our stay. The salt water infinity pool was our favorite spot. Costa Rica has our heart as we got married in La Fortuna and experienced our honeymoon at Makanda. Also, shoutout to the “golf cart guys” they were always quick to jump, getting us from point to point within the resort.