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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Britt H
05/06/2026
“Romantic luxury getaway for young couple”
Amazing experience with my wife. From the moment you check in, the grounds and customer Service are absolutely incredible. The food at Arbol was amazing. The view from the pools are breathtaking. The rooms are luxurious and romantic. Private Black sand beach is everything you would want from a vaca… more
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rcramey
Iowa City, Iowa
04/06/2026
“Makanda makes a trip to Costa Rica worth it”
Makanda by the Sea is simply put - an amazing experience. The grounds are beautiful, the wildlife is plentiful, and you feel fully immersed in the experience. Above all, the staff is kind, caring and will do whatever it takes to make your time at Makanda memorable. This started with the manager, L… more
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BrittanyBly
West Palm Beach, Florida
04/06/2026
“Best Anniversary Trip!”
A Magical Anniversary Getaway at Makanda by the Sea My husband and I stayed at Makanda by the Sea to celebrate our 1-year anniversary, and all I can say is WOW! From the moment we arrived, it felt like we had stepped into paradise. This boutique, adults-only hotel is intimate, peaceful, and absol… more
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Jennifer P
03/06/2026
“Luxurious and Beautiful Experienxe”
We had a wonderful experience at Makanda. The facility is gorgeous and every experience is very luxurious. We definitely want to return.
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Mari M
03/06/2026
“5 Stars-Exceptional Stay at Makanda”
Our stay at Makanda by the Sea exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to ensure our experience was unforgettable. The property itself is absolutely stunning! It is beautifully designed, impeccably maintained, and surrounde… more
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