Makanda By The Sea Hotel

Main Road to Manuel Antonio 3 kilometers, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Superb
464 reviews
9.4

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

With a stay at Makanda by the Sea in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Biesanz Beach and Playa Espadilla. This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Marina Pez Vela.

Amenities

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or 2 hot tubs, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Arbol Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the swim-up bar or one of 2 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Biesanz Beach - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Brisas Wellness Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Playa Espadilla - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Pará Beach - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Zip Coaster - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Mountain Top Park - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Playa Puerto Escondido - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Playa Espadilla Sur - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Manuel Antonio Beach - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Playa Gemelas - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Cascada El Salto - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Rancho Tipico don Juan - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Marina Pez Vela - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Nahomi Park - 6.4 km / 4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Quepos (XQP) - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 156.4 km / 97.2 mi

The preferred airport for Makanda by the Sea is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

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Facilities

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Pool umbrellas
Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Number of poolside bars - 2
Number of hot tubs - 2
Spa treatment room(s)
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Number of swim-up bars - 1
Assistive listening devices available
Garden
Wheelchair accessible parking
Tours/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Full-service spa
Beach towels
Boat tours nearby
Yoga classes/instruction on site
Free beach shuttle
Nature reserve
On private beach
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Accessible airport shuttle
Couples/private dining
Luggage storage
Horse riding nearby
Front desk (limited hours)
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 1
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snorkeling nearby
Ecotours on site
Sauna
Laundry facilities
Steam room
Rafting nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Free self parking
Fitness facilities
Free pool cabanas
Terrace
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-out until: 11:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Check-in Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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.
Mandatory Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional Fees
  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 160 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go
  • Reservations are required for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Guest rating

9.4
Superb
464 reviews
Comfort
9.4
Overall
9.4
Service
9.4
Location
9.0
Amenities
9.4
Condition
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Neighborhood
9.4
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