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Ocean Club Suite
Room with view
721 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Luxury Villa 4 People
Room with view
807 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Pacific Jacuzzi Suite
Room with view
538 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Sky Penthouse Private Pool
Room with view
1399 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa
Room with view
700 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Tropical Suite
377 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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WOW Suite Premier Suite
Room with view
861 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool
Room with view
1399 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa
Room with view
1000 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Adults-only luxury on the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
On private beach
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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.

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.

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 spa 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.

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.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand 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.

The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers a steam room, a fitness center, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2023.

Makanda by the Sea is a smoke-free property.

  • Couples/private dining
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Number of hot tubs - 2
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 2
  • Full-service spa
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Free self parking
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Nature reserve
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • On private beach
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Banquet hall
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach towels
  • Total number of rooms - 33
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Makanda by the Sea offers 33 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 55
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Separate living room
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Arbol Restaurant - This restaurant specializes 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 specializes in local and international cuisine. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

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

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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite 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 spa 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 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

Check-out

Check-out time is 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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-authorize 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9 PM

Credit card pre-authorization

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Caters to adults only

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Minimum guest age is 16

Debit cards

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 extras

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

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

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

We should mention

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.

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