Makanas is an amazing place to stay in Santa Teresa! Tyler has done a wonderful job with the property and is very helpful with locals tips and recommendations. We got an ATV rental in town for the five days we were here and it was awesome. The perfect (and very fun) way to get around and explore. The breakfast was included at Makanas and was a delicious and simple Costa Rican plate. The rooms were up to date, cute, clean, and air conditioned. The beach was beautiful and 30 seconds from the front door. I’d highly recommend staying here as a home base for exploring Santa Teresa!

The bungalows are very peaceful, clean and cozy and the location was absolutely perfect! We loved every minute of our stay there and have already recommended Makanas to our friends and family. Tyler was an excellent host and provided us with great recommendations about what to do in town: where to go, what to see, what to eat and how to get around and make the best of our trip. He was incredibly hospitable, attentive to us and made our stay wonderful. Lacie makes a great breakfast, as well! Highly recommended.

Good location , a bit pricey for what is offered .very steep entry that is difficult to get safely out on the street. The hostess was very kind and friendly.

Good location , a bit pricey for what is offered .very steep entry that is difficult to get safely out on the street.The hostess was very kind and friendly.

This place is absolutely wonderful. The breakfast was delicious, the staff was helpful and friendly. The rooms and property were clean. It is a minute walk to the beach with beautiful sunsets.

This place is absolutely wonderful. The breakfast was delicious, the staff was helpful and friendly. The rooms and property were clean. It is a minute walk to the beach with beautiful sunsets.

I loved the king bed bungalow.The breakfast was a lovely start of my day. Two coures presented perfectly, a taste sensation. So much food, no need for lunch! Gulia and Simon truly care about your experience here and were very helpful arranging transport for me, as I only know a handful of spanish. Great dinner options a short walk away too but away from the busyness of town. Definitely coming back!

Unfortunately this was a very disappointing experience. The bed sheets and bath towels were clearly not washed from the last person that was there, the toilet and sink were completely dirty and not to mention the fan that had a large amount of dust. The bathroom door would not close and we had to keep it open the whole time. I booked the hotel because it was a 9.2 rating and this rating was not even closed to what I got, personally I would not recomend this hotel.

Unfortunately this was a very disappointing experience. The bed sheets and bath towels were clearly not washed from the last person that was there, the toilet and sink were completely dirty and not to mention the fan that had a large amount of dust. The bathroom door would not close and we had to keep it open the whole time. I booked the hotel because it was a 9.2 rating and this rating was not even closed to what I got, personally I would not recomend this hotel.

The best location in Santa Teresa. In nature and only a few steps from the beach. With the most welcoming hosts. A delicious breakfast each morning and great food for dinner at the Cantina.

The best location in Santa Teresa. In nature and only a few steps from the beach. With the most welcoming hosts. A delicious breakfast each morning and great food for dinner at the Cantina.

Our host was really lovely and the breakfast was excellent! Location is a bit close to the road and therefore a bit dusty. Cabins are a tight fit for a family of four - perfect for two. Beach is a short walk, easy to access for sunrise and sunset. Swimming right at the beach access is rocky but again it’s a short walk to sandy sections. Nearby Playa Hermosa is exceptional!

John took good care of us. The food is fantastic. I loved the atmosphere and how quiet and peaceful it is. Thanks John

Perfect location! Just steps from the beach, very cozy and quiet, a perfect relaxing spot! In touch with nature. John was very welcoming!

Great place, great location and great food!

2 thumbs up!!! We were exhausted from getting to Santa Teresa by taxi, boat, and shuttle. We met Jon, the owner, right when we pulled in. We told him we like to book the first night on vacation and let the locals tell us what to do and where to go next. Jon spent several hours telling us what we need to do. He booked ATVs for us and booked us a flight back to san jose which saved us 10 hours of travel:) We would have never knew. I have traveled to over 50 countries and have never written a Review. I feel this place deserves a review. Jon was the most hospital hotel owner I have met in my travels. The place was perfect, right on the beach, and comfortable. We will be back to stay again.

2 thumbs up!!! We were exhausted from getting to Santa Teresa by taxi, boat, and shuttle. We met Jon, the owner, right when we pulled in. We told him we like to book the first night on vacation and let the locals tell us what to do and where to go next. Jon spent several hours telling us what we need to do. He booked ATVs for us and booked us a flight back to san jose which saved us 10 hours of travel:) We would have never knew. I have traveled to over 50 countries and have never written a Review. I feel this place deserves a review. Jon was the most hospital hotel owner I have met in my travels. The place was perfect, right on the beach, and comfortable. We will be back to stay again.

2 thumbs up!!! We were exhausted from getting to Santa Teresa by taxi, boat, and shuttle. We met Jon, the owner, right when we pulled in. We told him we like to book the first night on vacation and let the locals tell us what to do and where to go next. Jon spent several hours telling us what we need to do. He booked ATVs for us and booked us a flight back to san jose which saved us 10 hours of travel:) We would have never knew. I have traveled to over 50 countries and have never written a Review. I feel this place deserves a review. Jon was the most hospital hotel owner I have met in my travels. The place was perfect, right on the beach, and comfortable. We will be back to stay again.

I spent one night at Makanas with my boyfriend. We had dinner in playa Carmen. It was a great stay for a gr at price. It’s definitelt a bit isolated from the bustling surrounding areas but we liked that. Cute little cabanas tucked away in the jungle. Would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a quiet/mellow night or two.

I spent one night at Makanas with my boyfriend. We had dinner in playa Carmen. It was a great stay for a gr at price. It’s definitelt a bit isolated from the bustling surrounding areas but we liked that. Cute little cabanas tucked away in the jungle. Would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a quiet/mellow night or two.

What a sweet spot. Beautiful cabinas that were clean and stayed cool with AC. Less than a minute walk to the beach and sunsets to melt your mind. The staff is so kind, honest, fun and helpful. They really made our stay amazing!!! Also Makanas is a little north of the main hotels and restaurants in Santa but it makes for a peaceful and relaxing stay. So nice to get away from it all!!!!!

What a sweet spot. Beautiful cabinas that were clean and stayed cool with AC. Less than a minute walk to the beach and sunsets to melt your mind. The staff is so kind, honest, fun and helpful. They really made our stay amazing!!! Also Makanas is a little north of the main hotels and restaurants in Santa but it makes for a peaceful and relaxing stay. So nice to get away from it all!!!!!

The bungalows are perfect if you are looking for a small, cute room walking distance to the beach. Massimo is the man, he is super friendly and will assist with getting the most of your stay in Santa Teresa. Definitely recommend having an atv or car, it is north of town (although the town is growing rapidly to the north) and can be a long, hot walk in dry season. Massimo has a guy that can hook you up with atv, they bring them to you at the bungalow. Breakfast is amazing, fresh fruit, coffee, eggs... it just kept coming! At sunset walk down to the beach and find a waterhole to sit in with a cold beer and take in the beauty of Costa Rica. Hope you enjoy this magical place as much as we do!

The bungalows are perfect if you are looking for a small, cute room walking distance to the beach. Massimo is the man, he is super friendly and will assist with getting the most of your stay in Santa Teresa. Definitely recommend having an atv or car, it is north of town (although the town is growing rapidly to the north) and can be a long, hot walk in dry season. Massimo has a guy that can hook you up with atv, they bring them to you at the bungalow. Breakfast is amazing, fresh fruit, coffee, eggs... it just kept coming! At sunset walk down to the beach and find a waterhole to sit in with a cold beer and take in the beauty of Costa Rica. Hope you enjoy this magical place as much as we do!

Wonderful! Good location, quiet and perfect for a getaway!

The staff there were great. They went out of their way to make our stay better by helping us to find bikes and surf boards. We loved our stay there.