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Makanda by the Sea

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2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
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Pacific Jacuzzi Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Private beach, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
$633
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

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1 Kilometro al Oeste de Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Playitas Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Ocean Club Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 721 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tropical Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Tropical Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa 4 People | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Villa 4 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Pacific Jacuzzi Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WOW Suite Premier Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

WOW Suite Premier Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sky Penthouse Private Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Sky Penthouse Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Makanda by the Sea

5-star hotel in Manuel Antonio
Spend the day catching some rays at Makanda by the Sea's private sand beach, relaxing by one of the hotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot 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.

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 hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Arbol Restaurant
  • Pool Lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property 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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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