MAKANDA BY THE SEA HOTEL ADULTS ONLY, Manuel Antonio
About the Hotel
Makanda By The Sea Hotel Adults Only - A 5-star luxury boutique hotel with infinity pools, private beach access, and rainforest views
Makanda By The Sea Hotel Adults Only features 33 rooms with private balconies offering ocean, garden, or rainforest views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and modern amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and smart TVs. The hotel includes an infinity pool with panoramic Pacific Ocean vistas, a full-service spa offering massages and facials, and an on-site restaurant, Arbol, serving locally sourced seafood and seasonal dishes. A floating breakfast is available for guests in private pools. Located 492.1 ft from the ocean, the property provides exclusive access to a secluded beach and is 1 mile from Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its biodiversity. Makanda By The Sea Hotel Adults Only also offers guided wildlife tours, yoga sessions, and transportation services from Juan Santamaria International Airport, approximately a 3-hour drive away.
Pros
The infinity pool overlooks the Pacific Ocean and rainforest, with lounge seating and a poolside bar.
Private beach access ensures a secluded experience surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs.
Rooms feature Carrara marble floors, eco-conscious décor, and canopy beds with premium linens.
The on-site restaurant, Arbol, serves innovative dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Wildlife sightings, including monkeys, sloths, and toucans, are common on the property.
Cons
The adults-only policy restricts access for families with children.
The hilltop location requires a short walk or golf cart ride to reach the beach.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Saltwater pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor