Makanda by the Sea

2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

WOW Suite Premier Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels

WOW Suite Premier Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

4.7

Outstanding(492 Reviews)

Hotel in Quepos

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Adults-only beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day catching some rays at Makanda by the Sea's private sand beach, relaxing by one of the hotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Makanda by the Sea offers 33 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Quepos

Nearby attractions

Nauyaca Waterfalls/Cataratas Nauyaca

Baru Waterfalls -Catarata Baru (Nauyaca)

41.5 mi

Available Rooms

Ocean Club Suite

1 King • 721 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Tropical Suite

1 King • 377 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

1 King • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Villa 4 People

1 King • 1 Queen • 807 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

1 King • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Makanda by the Sea

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4.7

Outstanding(492 Reviews)

Hotel in Quepos

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Quepos

Nearby attractions

Nauyaca Waterfalls/Cataratas Nauyaca

Baru Waterfalls -Catarata Baru (Nauyaca)

41.5 mi

Available Rooms

Ocean Club Suite

1 King • 721 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Tropical Suite

1 King • 377 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

1 King • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Villa 4 People

1 King • 1 Queen • 807 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

1 King • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(492 Reviews)

2.5

Nov 2024

Absolutely amazing, beautiful and wonderful in every way!

2.5

Oct 2024

Our stay at Makanda by the Sea was amazing. The staff there goes above and beyond to give you a great experience and the views are amazing. Tons of wildlife around the hotel to view and the food was good as well. Would definitely go back. If Eli is working the bar he has all the information for what’s around.

5.0

Sep 2024

Amazing property! The views and grounds were fabulous. The staff even better.

5.0

Sep 2024

My second time here, and it’s always amazing and magical.

5.0

Aug 2024

We spent 6 nights at Makanda in the luxury villa which was a fantastic experience. The Villa was stunning and had real wow factor….we’ve stayed in many places around the world but this was definitely the best and oozes pure luxury in every detail. Staff are so friendly and helpful and are very quick to address your needs. Food was lovely and the resort as a whole is beautiful. The wild life and nature just makes it even more exotic as we saw the white face monkeys and beautiful ocean views from our private pool. This was our first time in Costa Rica and we will definitely be back as it’s such a lovely place with lovely people! Thanks to all the Makanda staff for their excellent service and hospitality which was most appreciated! Pura Vida!

5.0

Aug 2024

Facility and room was beautiful. Good not good

5.0

Aug 2024

Amazing, unique place! A lot of wild life around and beautiful beach! Definitely we will be back!

5.0

Jul 2024

Mikanda, has been one of our favorite stays ever in Costa Rica! The staff is so incredibly friendly and helpful from start to finish. The grounds are breathtaking, extremely clean, wildlife everywhere and the rooms are so private. We're already planning our return trip!!!!

2.0

Jul 2024

The property and staff were great. Service is excellent. Food is extremely over priced compared to other 5 star resorts in the area. Food is also not great for 200 per meal. Drinks are also expensive but very good. Wi-Fi was not consistent enough for me to work. Great amenities but not good food. If food is important to you I would look for somewhere else.

2.0

Jul 2024

The compound is amazing and the staff helpful and friendly. My big disappointment is I booked this property based on a description on their website, advertising it as: "Escape to Serenity: Experience Unmatched Tranquility" (Why Us in their About section on their website). It turns out they have music around the 2 pool areas all day long (with pretty loud music). Our room was located above the pool and we could here the music windows closed. Far from "unmatched tranquility". When I pointed this out they did change our rooms (and upgraded us - thank you) but it ruined my experience. I was not able to lounge at the pool. It's a great place if you are in that constant loungy mood but not the idea I had of a high end eco-friendly boutique hotel is CR.

5.0

Jul 2024

Very nice

5.0

Jun 2024

stunning beautiful property. Great staff

2.5

Jun 2024

Best trip of my life!!! Make sure you bring some money

2.5

Jun 2024

This was a really amazing hidden germ. The views from the room as well as swimming pools overlooking the ocean was spectacular

5.0

Jun 2024

This property is gorgeous and the staff was so attentive! Looking forward to staying here again

5.0

May 2024

Awesome

5.0

May 2024

Nice facility and good service

5.0

May 2024

BEAUTIFUL PLACE

2.5

May 2024

The property, the views, and our room were beautiful. The staff were incredible, professional, and friendly - Irina, Elias, and team were the best. The restaurant was good, but has a limited menu and is a little pricey. The breakfasts, fruits, juices, and coffee were amazing.

5.0

Apr 2024

Beautiful property, pools, and beach. Staff were amazing!

5.0

Apr 2024

Great Staff. Great Fun in the Sun. Great Accommodation's.

2.0

Mar 2024

The staff are amazing here and very friendly. But the hotel itself is lackluster for a 5 star hotel. There are small issues sprinkled throughout the hotel that ruin the experience of a 5 star hotel. This is just a place for social media influencers to take nice photos of the views, that’s all it is. Given it’s in a jungle there definitely are venomous snakes around the property which we came across and staff had to kill it with a broom. The issue for us wasn’t the existence of the snake, but the lack of pathway lighting to our room where to snake was found. The lighting at night is terrible, the rooms door has about a half an inch gap underneath so all bugs are free to go into the room. Very nice looking place with nice views and amazing staff, but for a 5 star hotel with such a high price tag for their high end rooms, definitely not worth the money spent at all.

4.0

Feb 2024

beautiful rooms, very helpful staff, some wildlife in the lovely grounds, but still not sure if it's worth the extra money. this is the second time we've stayed there and both times our enjoyment of the pool was impaired by the construction noise.

2.5

Jan 2024

Incredible hotel with amazing designs, great rooms, incredible views. Great cocktails! Food is good but can get better. Amazing beach and great friendly staff. Would definitely stay there again! My girlfriend and I had a great experience

5.0

Dec 2023

We stayed at the Makanda for 4 days during our honeymoon trip and feel absolutely in love. We had the grand honeymoon suite and it was even better than the pictures online. We woke up every morning to monkeys playing on our porch and toucans in the trees. We had a private pool and hot tub and the view was out of this world. We actually saw more wildlife from our hotel room than we did when we went to hike the Manuel Antonio national park! We ventured down to pools which were both stunning. There is a saltwater pool with a swim up bar and our bartender Elias was incredible. Not only were the drinks he made us delicious but he went out of his way to point out all the wildlife around and even showed us a sloth! Though I will say this hotel is on the side of a mountain and did get pretty steep at times. However there was staff in golf carts that were ready to take us anywhere we needed to go and were so helpful with our luggage and anything else we needed. We also ate at the Resturant a few times and would highly recommend eating here! The food was amazing and the service was also fantastic. This hotel is also a quick drive to either Quepos or Manuel Antonio! Overall, this hotel blew us away with the friendly staff, ample wildlife, amazing food and incredible views. I would recommend to anyone traveling to Costa Rica and staying near Quepos! You will love this place!

1.0

Oct 2023

No night attendant! Dangerous property ! Very up and down hillside. Service for Costa Rica standards was ok. Design of property cool and food better than average. The property is NOT close to the beach. Access in and out of the property is not great- it’s not near anything. Overall the Hotel incorrectly advertises access to beach. Also, the overall hilly and sliding nature of the property is a disaster waiting to happen. I have traveled to Costa Rica many times and this hotel is not on par with Pura Vida.

5.0

Oct 2023

Unique stay

5.0

Oct 2023

Makanda is such a beautiful place to be. The team are so accommodating, the food is wonderful and there is so much wildlife to enjoy. We were sad to leave. We will definitely be going back.

4.0

Oct 2023

Amazing !!

5.0

Oct 2023

The best hotel in Manuel Antonio

5.0

Jul 2023

We had an amazing time. Highly recommend

5.0

Jun 2023

Beautiful property Beautiful location Amazing attention to detail Alex and Christopher were stand out service providers during my stay

4.0

Jun 2023

Makanda has the best looking rooms and beautiful property. The decor says luxury, modern. The staff is super accommodating and friendly. Alexander and Andreas took good care of us with drinks at the pool and dinner service. The area for improvement to live up to the 5 star status is room prep. Upon arrival I was concerned that several things were out of order: electronic toilet trash can (important- I’ll explain), magnifying vanity mirrors, bedside reading lamp, room card key, weighing scale, a/c unit bacteria detection). Most things were fixed by the next. I was ready to give a harsh rating when i went to bed because high star rating- high expectations. Although all fixes weren’t made immediately like I would expect, those we reported were completed by day 2 of our 3 night stay. A few things to know about the property: steep walkways- I would not recommend or else I would stress extreme caution for anyone with walking limitations. They ask you to not flush toilet paper- a big reason to have operable touch less and/or electronic opening toilet trash cans. Overall I would love to return again.

5.0

Jun 2023

Perfect place for rest and relaxation

5.0

Apr 2023

Property was gorgeous!!! It lived up to exactly what it said! It’s more a jungle experience so if your not into the wild life or rain forest I would say this isn’t for you but it’s got a view to die for!! It was worth every penny and the whole experience!!!

5.0

Apr 2023

Perfect stay at the perfect property! It has it all, beautiful amenities, professional and friendly staff, gourmet food, wild life better then at any park. Miss it already and would highly recommend anyone who is heading that way.

5.0

Apr 2023

Amazing hotel, beautiful property…the architecture, design details and of course the insane jungle ocean views perfectly showcase this iconic destination in Costa Rica

5.0

Apr 2023

Wild life inside the property, decoration and food

5.0

Mar 2023

The facilities are outstanding. Everything is very well-designed and gorgeous. The views are unique; we also fell in love with the pools. It's the perfect place to relax and unwind. The food was terrific. They have a high-end Chef, and it shows. The signature dinner, in particular, was excellent. The meals by themselves made the whole trip worth it. Lunch with a beer by the pool was also great—one small suggestion: increasing the variety of imported beer beyond Corona and Modelo would be nice. We're also delighted with the service from the restaurant staff and the golf-car drivers. That said, we found the front desk staff a little dry. During checkout, they showed no interest in whether we had a good time (we did!) or if we're planing to come back (we are!). It was one of the friendly golf-car drivers who showed interest in our stay and wished us a safe trip home.

5.0

Mar 2023

Out of this world. Truly nowhere like Makanda

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Quepos?

The average price for a rental in Quepos is $220 per night. This rental is $631 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Makanda by the Sea. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Makanda by the Sea. Enjoy the water!

Is Makanda by the Sea pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Makanda by the Sea?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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4.7

Outstanding(488 Reviews)

Makanda by the Sea

Hotel

in Quepos

5star

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Garden · Pool · Air conditioner

Hotel in Quepos, for $851 per night is great for your next (business stay, family stays, couples stay, getaway vacation, etc.)

$$$$

Makanda by the Sea

Hotel in Quepos

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Quepos

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ocean Club Suite

Tropical Suite

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

Luxury Villa 4 People

Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

Makanda by the Sea

Hotel in Quepos

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Quepos

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ocean Club Suite

Tropical Suite

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

Luxury Villa 4 People

Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Quepos?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Makanda by the Sea pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Makanda by the Sea?

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