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Makanda by the Sea

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Marina Pez Vela

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2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
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Private beach, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach towels
Pacific Jacuzzi Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1 Kilometro al Oeste de Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Marina Pez Vela
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa La Macha
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪9 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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WOW Suite Premier Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

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 | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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 | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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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Sky Penthouse Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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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Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa

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

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Tropical Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Tropical Suite

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

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Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa

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

About the neighborhood

Quepos

Beachfront retreat .Stay at this Quepos hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Marina Pez Vela and 2 miles (3 km) of Nahomi Park. Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Playa La Macha are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Marina Pez Vela - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Playa Espadilla - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Playa La Macha - 12 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 12 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Comidas Rápidas Picis - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería La Panera - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Costa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪De la Finca - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Makanda by the Sea

5-star beachfront hotel near Marina Pez Vela
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.

There's a restaurant on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a steam room, a fitness center, and a garden. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Makanda by the Sea was completed in June 2023.

This 5-star Quepos hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

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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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 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. 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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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
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Makanda by the Sea Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

How close is Makanda by the Sea to the airport?

Makanda by the Sea is 3.4 mi (10-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Makanda by the Sea?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Makanda by the Sea on Sep 29, 2025 start from $475.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Makanda by the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Makanda by the Sea offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 170 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Makanda by the Sea to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Makanda by the Sea offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Makanda by the Sea, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 30 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Makanda by the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Makanda by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Makanda by the Sea?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Makanda by the Sea have a pool?

Makanda by the Sea features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Makanda by the Sea have a restaurant?

Makanda by the Sea is home to Arbol Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Makanda by the Sea have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features detox wraps, beach massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Makanda by the Sea to downtown Quepos?

Makanda by the Sea is 0.1 mi away from Quepos.