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1 Kilometro Al Oeste De Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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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Deluxe Suite Ocean Club
Max:
2 persons
810 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Tropical Suite
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2 persons
810 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Garden view
Shower
Coffee machine
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WOW Loft
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2 persons
865 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Coffee machine
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City Centre
Manuel Antonio3700 ft
Airports
Aeropuerto La Managua (XQP) 6.0 mi
Aeropuerto de Palmar Sur (PMZ) 68.4 mi

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

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
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Location

1 Kilometro Al Oeste De Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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1 Kilometro Al Oeste De Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Nearby
Km 4
Greentique Wildlife Refuge
1000 ft
Spa Centre
Cala Spa
1000 ft
Unnamed Road
Playa Espadilla Norte
1000 ft
Restaurants
Arbol Restaurant
400 ft
Hotel Makanda
La Mansion Inn Manuel Antonio
700 ft
800 metros oeste de Cafe Milagro La Mansion Inn
Vista Luna Restaurant at Villa Mango Moon
1600 ft
100 meters west of Hotel Mariposa
Le Papillon Restaurant
2000 ft
100 metros SE de Plaza Vista Hotel La Mariposa
Shana Restaurant & Lounge Pool Bar
1700 ft
Carretera Punta Quepos
Bella Vista Restaurant Manuel Antonio
1700 ft
Road to Quepos Point
Karolas Restaurant
2300 ft
Half way between Quepos and Manuel Antonio
El Patio de Cafe Milagro
2800 ft
On the road between Quepos & Manuel Antonio National Park at the intersection of the road to Hotel Parador
Cafe Agua Azul
3300 ft
Del Hotel Los Altos 30 Metros al Sur
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