Makanda by the Sea, Quepos
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Description
Indulge in Relaxation at the Spa and Beach
Pamper yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials at the on-site spa. Enjoy the private beach after unwinding in the outdoor swimming pools and spa tubs.
Dining Options and Bars
Satisfy your cravings at the Arbol Restaurant for international cuisine. Don't miss out on the swim-up bar and multiple lounges for refreshing drinks. Room service and cooked-to-order breakfasts are also available.
Luxurious Accommodations and Entertainment
Stay in uniquely decorated guestrooms with minibars and espresso makers. Experience premium entertainment with flat-screen TVs and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel's elegant amenities also include down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets.
Ready to experience luxury by the sea? Book your stay at Makanda now and enjoy a waterfront retreat near Marina Pez Vela.
Fitness facilities, Snorkeling nearby, Surfing/bodyboarding nearby, Breakfast available (surcharge), Rafting nearby, Safe-deposit box at front desk, Front desk (limited hours), On private beach, Full-service spa, Meeting rooms, Smoke-free property, Wedding services, Pool umbrellas, Tours/ticket assistance, Wheelchair accessible parking, Assistive listening devices available, Ecotours on site, Free self parking, Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge), Free beach shuttle, Free pool cabanas, Beach sun loungers, Pool sun loungers, Beach towels, Boat tours nearby, Couples/private dining, Nature reserve, Banquet hall, Horse riding nearby, Wheelchair-accessible van parking, Accessible airport shuttle, No accessible airport shuttle, Free WiFi, Terrace, Garden, Luggage storage, Sauna, Concierge service, Steam room
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Location
1 Kilometro al Oeste de Centro ComercialReviews
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Beautiful property
- Incredible food
What could be better
- Overpriced
- Slippery floors
- Limited beach access
- Cleanliness 8,9
- Service 9,9
- Location 9,4
- Room Quality 9,9
- Amenities 9,9
- Value for Money 8,4
- Food and Beverage 8,9
- Overall Experience 9,9
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Tracey
Best Hotel in Costa Rica + An absolutely amazing resort with some of the friendliest people I have ever met. The room was beautiful, the drinks are amazing, and the pool is to die for. I cant wait to come back.
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Dmitry
+ Good place. Stunning views, friendly staff, luxury room interiors and exteriors. However, the expectations for a 5 star resort are high. For example, when a particular dish is missing on the high-end restaurant menu, you'd expect a waiter to share that in advance. Then 2 days later, 2 dishes are missing... The beach is at the bottom of a steep hill. There are gulf carts which take down and up. However, the service stops at 4 p.m. ??? Why not at least 6 or later?
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Jose Adrian Bolaños
+ Ok
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Bharati
+ Peaceful resort, perfect after a stressful period of time.
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Asa
+ Absolutely amazing, far exceeded expectations. Very quiet and relaxing, safe and secure, best staff we have ever experienced. Would definitely recommend a stay. No need to leave property other than for excursions.
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Todd
+ This hotel is amazing. Bayron, Leo, Nielson, Jonathon!! We miss them, they were so awesome! The hotel staff is incredibly helpful and kind. I would give this hotel 10 stars if I could. Beautiful, relaxing and very luxurious.
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Anthony
+ Wow, wow, wow! That was everything I expected and more! We stayed in the luxury Penhouse, Suite 19. The room is beautiful, large, and the bathroom is also large. The living room and bathroom have doors that lead to the huge balcony. Every evening, from the balcony, we enjoyed a perfect sunset view. We enjoyed our friendly visitors each day: small monkeys, an iguana, humming birds, butterflies, and red/blue birds. Despite being surrounded by the forest, no bugs or insects disturbed us. We were able to leave the doors open for hours. The monkeys would walk by a few occasions, but never entered lol. Cool experience. The most impressive feature for me is the WhatsApp communication service. Anything you need, weather it be pillows at 11pm, a taxi ride to and from the hotel or anywhere, room food service, etc, it's only one text away, and the response time is literally only seconds! The main pool / restaurant area is extremely beautiful. The staff is friendly and professional. We had pl…
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bernard
+ Beautiful retreat, beach not so great
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Kayla
+ The room was nice so I thought until I flipped pillows and seen makeup and the sheets were dirty… something tore me up in the room I have bug bites … the food is trash… it just wasn’t a nice experience for me
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Del
+ Staff were very accommodating. Properly was beautiful.
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Jesus
+ Beautiful location and nature.
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Alvin
+ Property, room, and service were exceptional. Adrian the bartender makes fantastic drinks. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We saw more wildlife on the hotel grounds than in the park. Also got a free upgrade to room with a pool. On the other hand,food was mediocre and the walkways are slippery and felt less than safe in this hilly wet enviorment. We were under the impression that the breakfast was included, however we were told during checkin that as we booked through expedia we only got the fruit plate not the breakfast. So that was an additional $20 + per person if you wanted the breakfast.
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Erin
+ This was an absolutely magical experience! We chose this place for our honeymoon and couldn't have picked a better destination! From the moment we stepped foot on the grounds, we felt like royalty. The ambiance was spectacular - everywhere you turn you are witnessing beauty, lush forest backgrounds, playful animals in the trees and stunning Pacific Ocean views. Every single staff member here knew our names and were eager to help. They were so friendly and made our stay that much better. Our Ocean Suite room was immaculate and so beautiful. The balcony and view of the ocean made every morning so special! The bathroom was spacious and spa-like, and the bed was very comfortable. Having Netflix on the TV was a nice touch for a night-in with delicious room service after a long day of adventuring. The breakfasts on the pool terrace were amazing and the best way to start our day. The fresh fruit, coffee and juice, along with the high-end meal options were something we looked forward t…
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Oana
+ Makanda by the Sea exceeded our expectations in every way. Our suite was spacious, beautifully designed, and offered breathtaking views—pure luxury and comfort. We loved the boutique hotel atmosphere: intimate, stylish, and thoughtfully curated. The welcome treat was a lovely touch, setting the tone for a relaxing stay. The infinity pool and poolside bar were highlights—perfect spots to unwind while soaking in the stunning jungle-meets-ocean scenery. Although golf carts were available for transportation around the property, we didn’t use them, as we enjoyed exploring on foot. A truly magical part of the experience was the connection to wildlife—hearing and spotting monkeys right on the grounds added such a special, natural charm. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a romantic and luxurious retreat immersed in nature.
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Victor
+ Beautiful property full of amenities. Staff is the friendliest and a quick phone call away at anytime. From getting you a taxi, to room service, the front desk is a text away from whatever you need. We will definitely be back.
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Lorna
+ The property was beautiful! The ocean front room was amazing. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The Spa is a must
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Heather
+ The food and hotel was incredible. The staff was so kind and helpful with anything we needed.
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Xiao
+ The hotel was basically half empty when we stayed here. It’s generally okay but not worth the price tag it comes with. The floors are made with tile and the hotel is on an very hilly terrain so the tiles become extremely and dangerously slippery when it rains which is basically every day in costa rica. They provide you with crocs to borrow and wear during your stay and golf cart rides to address this. The staff were okay. There is a “beach access” to a small beach with about 4 lounge chairs but you either have to take a golf cart or walk down a very hilly wall through a jungle terrain to get to it. No one was at the beach during our whole stay. If you go to watch the sunset or fall asleep at the beach and stay past 4pm, the staff will not pick you up with the golf cart. This happened to us and we ended up walking the very hilly trail up through the jungle in complete darkness. It was quite terrifying with bats flying across our faces and giant spiders all over! We also got drink…
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parwinder
+ I had a great experience. The hotel staff was awesome, and I enjoyed the food and pool.
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Melissa
+ Most of the staff was amazing! Roger, Jorge, Jonathan and Elias were all fantastic! The property was very steep and when it was wet it was slick. They do have golf carts to take you around which helped. Bring some ones for tips. The views were outstanding. Monkeys and sloths everywhere. The only complaint is the drink prices are unnecessarily high and we were not impressed with the food from Arbol for the prices they charge. We had an issue with getting park tickets and reception was zero help and didn't upgrade our room with VIP access even though the hotel wasn't full. September is their off season which was nice that it wasn't that busy. Can't say enough about the staff mentioned above. They went above and beyond! Would absolutely stay here again.
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