Makanda by The Sea

Makanda by the Sea is the epitome of luxury and high-end service. Everything about our stay at this exquisite hotel was perfect from the beautifully appointed suite to the breathtaking views to the staff that could not do enough to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. The views from the pools and hot tubs are spectacular, as are the drinks made with all fresh ingredients. The food was incredible. The recommendations for tours couldn’t have been better. And the staff helped to ensure that each journey we took off properly went seamlessly. We cannot say enough about this spectacular property. Although we like to try new places and so rarely go to the same place twice, we will certainly be back!

As one of our tour drivers commented when dropping us off this is the most exclusive resort in the area and he was right. The grounds were lush, beautiful and animals were everywhere. The ocean view from our personal hot tub and plunge pool was majestic. Our room and the entire resort makes use of so many different materials and design elements each spot is truly unique. The staff were super friendly and attentive. The exclusive wild beach was a great place to soak in the warm ocean waves. Would highly recommend the resort and we would stay there again!!

My husband and I stayed at Makanda for our honeymoon and it was absolutely breathtaking! The hotel is very intentionally built within the rainforest so the wildlife can be observed uninterrupted for a truly unique experience! Our room was beautifully decorated and had every amenity anyone could want. Also, the staff truly goes above and beyond to make you feel like family during your stay and far exceeds the hospitality we’ve received anywhere else; especially Yoel and Joseph! We truly can’t wait to come back!

My wife and I stayed at Maranda for our honeymoon. My wife loved the hotel. It’s a tropical paradise in the jungle. We loved watching the sloths for breakfast. We saw a monkey roaming around the pool and our room. We stayed in the Jr Honeymoon Suite with/ a pool. She loved the views of the ocean from every location in the resort.||The hotel stag is great. They made a great suggestion about the area. They are very knowledgeable about the local animals and places to visit. My wife is pregnant, and the hotel staff was invaluable, assisting us with getting around and when she had a food craving. The food at the resort is fantastic. Breakfast is complimentary with the room. Breakfast included fresh juice, coffee, and a meal. I ate the French toast with/ eggs every day. ||They were excellent. Lunch and Dinner at the hotel were also great. My wife loved the pasta and the Makanda burger. The Makanda Burger and the Rid Eye were my personal favorites. The drinks poolside were excellent, as was the view.||Makanda is in a great location. It’s about 40 mins from Jaco Beach. It’s an Hour away from Utiva. We went to see whales.||We will definitely stay here again.

Makanda was Breathtaking - Don’t Consider…Just GO! My husband and I were looking for a vacation spot to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary. We came across Makanda and were so impressed with the ease of booking, reception ability to answer questions before our arrival, and the entire staffs attention to every detail. From the moment of arrival we were stunned by the ambiance of the resort. From the view of our room, the pool, the restaurant, and the private beach we discovered a new breathtaking view each day of our stay. Jonathon went out of his way to assist us several times and Luis makes one hell of a cocktail. Otto would advise us of sloths and other wildlife to spot on the grounds, making each day more memorable than the last. Thank you to the entire staff at Makanda by the Sea. Looking forward to retuning… Jennifer & Stephen

I wish I could rate 6 stars! This was our first time in Costa Rica and I am so glad I chose Makanda. The pictures and location are beautiful and amazing but the stand out about Makanda is the staff. Every single person we interacted with was kind, welcoming, and unbelievably helpful. The food and drinks were great and consistent the entirety of our stay. The spa is outstanding and the therapists are incredibly talented at what they do. I would recommend Makanda to everyone I know that wants to be immersed in the beauty and culture of Costa Rica! Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with us and we can’t wait to return!

Gorgeous, Luxurious, Relaxing. It was at hotel Makanda we were truly able to disconnect with the busy world and get back in touch with ourselves and nature. Every employee was so kind, went above and beyond to ensure we had a 5 star experience. The food was delicious. The pools with their views, outstanding. The rooms were exquisite! The wildlife was so fun to see and everywhere 😊

Everything about the stay was Amazing from the resort grounds to the food to the amenities. 10/10 Would recommend to anyone looking to relax in the lushness of the Costa Rican rainforest landscape. All of the staff was very helpful and attentive to anything that we needed during our stay, and EVERY recommendation was 10/10 from the On Resort Restaurant (The Snapper was AMAZING!) to the excursions around Manuel Antonio! The welcome onto the property was second to none! 10/10 undeniably!