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4.3 out of 5

"Excellent 👌. Wonderful place to be. Food is amazing & stuff are great. Highly recommend. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 15 May 2021

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Ocean Club Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Luxury Villa 4 People

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

WOW Suite Premier Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Tropical Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Makanda by the Sea. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Marina Pez Vela. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free beach shuttle.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Arbol Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Treat yourself to Thai massages, facials or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a gym and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • 10 minutes by foot from Marina Pez Vela and a 3-minute drive from Nahomi Park
  • Free beach shuttle service

Makanda by the Sea ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Makanda by the Sea

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5 out of 5
Excellent 👌. Wonderful place to be. Food is amazing & stuff are great. Highly recommend.

Posted by on 15 May 2021

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Oct 2021

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4 out of 5
Sehr schöne Anlage. Sehr luxuriös. Poolbereich mit nur wenigen Handtüchern. Essen sehr teuer.

Posted by , from München on 8 Apr 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Apr 2018 by Management

Dear Eva, Thank you for choosing Makanda and visiting our profile. We are glad that you enjoyed the Hotel. Your feedback is really important for us and it'll be taken in consideration. Looking forward to host you again. Have a great and blessed day...

Property Features

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. At Makanda by the Sea, you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a steam room, a fitness centre and a garden. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Makanda by the Sea was completed in June 2023. This 5-star Quepos hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free beach shuttle; airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Makanda by the Sea offers 33 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Sitting area
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Down blanket
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Arbol Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Pool Lounge – This cocktail bar is located by the pool and specialises in local and international cuisine. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

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

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

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Hot tub in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 16
  • Thai massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 16

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Makanda by the Sea offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

  • Staffed front desk
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9 PM
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Minimum guest age is 16
  • Caters to adults only
  • Debit cards
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-in fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Makanda
  • Hotel Makanda Sea Adults Only
  • Hotel Makanda Sea Adults Only Manuel Antonio
  • Makanda Hotel
  • Makanda Sea Adults Only
  • Makanda Sea Adults Only Manuel Antonio
  • Makanda Sea Hotel Manuel Antonio, Quepos
  • Makanda Sea Hotel
  • Makanda Sea Manuel Antonio, Quepos
  • Makanda Sea
  • Hotel Makanda By the Sea Adults Only
  • Makanda Sea Hotel Manuel Antonio
  • Makanda Sea Manuel Antonio
  • Makanda By The Sea Hotel Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Makanda By The Sea Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Makanda by the Sea Hotel
  • Makanda by the Sea Quepos
  • Makanda by the Sea Hotel Quepos

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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