“Jungle Paradise with Warm & Friendly Service”

The Makanda is simply wonderful. If your idea of a tropical vacation is a gem of a hotel set into the jungle, with a view of the ocean over the forest canopy, brilliant blue infinity pool with sumptuous outdoor dining, this is the place for you. The hotel has only 11 rooms, so you can't feel crowded, and most of the rooms are barely visible from the others. Our room had an entire wall of teak French doors that opened onto a tiled veranda, with wicker chairs, hammock and breakfast table, all overlooking the jungle canopy with the ocean below. The room was extra large, with kitchen, canopied king bed, settee, walk in closet and spacious tiled bath. Picture an iconic jungle soundtrack playing in the background, interrupted only by the inevitable equatorial rain shower washing over your roof, and you will appreciate what the atmosphere is like. We loved it. The hotel staff was an equal highlight. They were genuinely friendly, engaging, helpful and eager to make our stay perfect. We enjoyed meeting each of them. We arranged two tours through the hotel, plus ground transport back to San Jose (local flights were booked, if you're going, book those in advance), and the Makanda receptionist/concierge hooked us up with great tour companies featuring experienced guides. Tours of Manuel Antonio Park (minutes away, literally) and the Mangroves (by boat) were memorable. In our spare time, we floated in the pool and watched three sloths move leisurely in a nearby tree.

“What a view!”

I have stayed in many places but this was the first place I stayed where the rooms and the views actually matched the description and photos on the internet. It was breathtaking and the room was great. But nothing could take away from waking up to monkeys, jungle and a beautiful view of the ocean. A car was necessary to get around because it was a little bit of a hike to town. The path to the beach is deceiving, worht the walk but it is a long one. The cost for the restaraunt was high but you do not have to eat there. If the lunch and dinner was anything like the breakfast it must be very good. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. They gave us great tips on places to eat and shop, and helped with all of our excursions. I would highly recommend this hotel and have to several of my friends.

“One of the best hotel i've every stay”

Beautiful stay, incredible landscape, in few words excellent

“Awesome time at Makanda”

All personnel at Makanda treated my wife and I like we were VIP's. We were on our honeymoon and it could not have been any more perfect. The villas are nice and very spacious with the most awesome view off our huge front porch of the Pacific ocean. Moreover, the villas are extremely private and set right into the jungle where you don't even realize other people are there. The pool is great, the food is good, service excellent, breakfast delivered to your room and served on the porch overlooking the Pacific every morning. What more can you ask for? If you go, you need to eat at a nearby restaurant called Kapi Kapi.

“Makanda - Manuel Antonio's most romantic place to stay”

The Makanda is a wonderful, quaint and romantic place to stay. The villas were all very private. Beautiful flowers were in our room when we arrived. We loved the hammock on our veranda. We watched the monkeys every morning while having breakfast on our veranda and also could see the ocean. The food was delicious and breakfast was delivered to our room every morning at the time we had selected. The beach was private and a short walk down a trail. We loved sitting in the hot tub and pool while looking at the ocean below.All the staff made us feel like we were part of their family. The night dining was very romantic under the stars and the food was superb. So glad we chose this adults only place to stay. You could hear the sounds in the rainforest and the ocean waves.

“Unforgettable”

We loved Makanda. It's built right in the jungle and not on the main road so it's very quiet and secluded. We had monkeys come by and visit right from our deck, spectacular. Staff was wonderful. Only draw back is the distance from the water, it's pretty far back. That being said, the oceans views are still gorgeous. Highly recommend it.

“Peace and tranquility and plenty of privacy”

Would definitely go back...a great place to get away with your significant other.

“Makanda by the Sea Hotel - Costa Rica”

Absolutely fabulous! Spectacular setting, room was comfortable in every aspect. Will definitely return.