Description
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 san… more
When you stay at Makanda by the Sea in Quepos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Marina Pez Vela and Nahomi Park. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Playa La Macha and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Marina Pez Vela - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Rancho Tipico don Juan - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Nahomi Park - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Manuel Antonio Expeditions - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Playa La Macha - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Cascada El Salto - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi Mountain Top Park - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Titi Canopy - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi Pará Beach - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Zip Coaster - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Brisas Wellness Center - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi Playitas Beach - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi Playa Espadilla - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi Biesanz Beach - 6 km / 3.7 mi The nearest airports are: Quepos (XQP) - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 151.9 km / 94.4 mi The preferred airport for Makanda by the Sea is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). . Near Marina Pez Vela.
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.
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- Other
- Air conditioning
- Additional services
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Reception
- Entertainment
- Disco / DJ
- Entertainment
- Evening entertainment
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- High-speed cable connection
- Services
- Banquet and event room
- Café
- Currency exchange
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Hair salon / beauty centre
- Iron
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Microwave
- Poolside huts
- Private pool
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Wake-up call service
- Wedding service
- Year-round outdoor pool
- Bars
- Bar
- Indoor bar
- Pool bar
- Restaurants
- À la carte restaurant
- Swimming pools
- Full SPA circuit
- Poolside parasols
- Poolside sun loungers
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Jacuzzi
- Massages
- Sauna
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Activities
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Languages
- English
- Spanish
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Our receptionists are multilingual
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Quepos
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 791 TripAdvisor reviews
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Monica I
17/04/2026
“5 star experience”
Our stay at Makanda Resort was nothing short of magical. The views are absolutely breathtaking, especially at sunset, and the infinity pools feel like something out of a dream. The staff are great. The food, the atmosphere…everything here is 5 stars. It truly feels like a hidden oasis tucked into … more
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Cathryn C
15/04/2026
“Amazing honeymoon stay and experience”
We stayed at Hotel Makanda by The Sea for our honeymoon and overall had a really great experience. The setting is honestly what makes this place so special. The property is beautiful and feels really tucked into the jungle, and we saw wildlife right on-site — monkeys, sloths, and more. It made the… more
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Michelle E
Brookfield, Wisconsin
13/04/2026
“Beautiful location and accommodations ... with amazing service.”
We had an amazing experience at Makanda by the Sea, and would definitely stay there again. Everything about the resort was exceptional ... most notably the grounds (make sure you take the time to walk down to the beach - go early when it's not too hot and you'll have the place to yourself), our ro… more
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Andrea K
10/04/2026
“An outstanding poolside experience.”
Roger and Yoel provided us with an outstanding poolside experience from the moment we arrived. The food and drinks were delicious, and the relaxing atmosphere at the pool can’t be beat.
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Steve P
09/04/2026
“Will Definitely Go Back”
Spent the day by the pool. Really special setting. Excellent food and drinks. Exceptional staff that answered all our questions and covered every detail that made our experience exceptional. A special shout out to Roger and Yoel who were very professional and made the whole experience so relaxin… more
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