Description
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor 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 breez… more
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.. 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). . In Quepos (Manuel Antonio).
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
- Check-in/Check-out
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Our receptionists are multilingual
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Quepos
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alissaxoxoxo
Los Angeles, California
18/05/2026
“10/10 Experience! Will definitely be back!”
Our stay at Makanda by the Sea with my family and boyfriend was absolutely incredible! The views are unreal—truly some of the most breathtaking we’ve ever experienced. Breakfast was a standout every morning (a must-do), and the staff were consistently warm, personable, and so welcoming, which made … more
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Victoria G
17/05/2026
“Honeymoon Dream!”
My husband & I visited Costa Rica for our honeymoon! Our stay was magical! We stayed in the Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa Room and it was even more than we could’ve expected! The room was beautifully designed, even better than the pictures! Everyone working at the Makanda was extremely helpful and… more
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Greg C
Livingston, United Kingdom
14/05/2026
“Pura Vida in Tropicana Paradiso”
Welcome fresh coconut & upgraded to a club suite on arrival was totally unexpected. Dropped off beside a small swimming pool & bar to be shown our suite for 3 nights. Sclub6 was massive with a large terrace with amazing views out to the Pacific ocean. Everything about the room screamed luxury. T… more
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nicole p
12/05/2026
“PURA VIDA!!!!”
I had the most wonderful stay at Makanda! From the moment I arrived, everything felt magical and lush! The place itself is absolutely beautiful surrounded by nature, peaceful, and we were even lucky enough to see monkeys and sloths during our stay, which made the experience even better The food … more
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Leeeeeeeeen
10/05/2026
“The Most Beautiful Hotel & Incredible Service”
Makanda truly exceeded every expectation. From the second we arrived, the service has been beyond 10/10 — every single employee treated us with so much kindness, warmth, and genuine care that it honestly felt like being welcomed into a family rather than a hotel. The property itself is absolutely… more
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