Makanda by the Sea Hotel

A Costa Rica Hotel that feels like a jungle getaway for discerning adults.

Makanda by the Sea is the ideal location for visitors wishing to experience Costa Rica's natural splendor and variety while enjoying the comforts of first-class jungle lodging. All of the Villas are contoured into the jungle and descending mountain terrain with the abruptly inclining hillsides allowing dramatic ocean views from all locations.

Hotel Makanda By the Sea provides fully equipped villas and studios carefully placed in rainforest gardens 100 meters above the ocean. From this vantage point, you will enjoy breathtaking sunset views of the sixty mile coastline and a diverse host of the plant and animal wildlife of Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast. Located on the map between the fishing port of Quepos and famous Manuel Antonio Park, a wide variety of tours, attractions and beaches are all close by. Soak in the gorgeous weather and unwind at our poolside Sunspot Bar & Grill, one of Costa Rica's most award-winning restaurants.

Villas and Studios Description

Villa 1

Is one thousand square feet with a large Japanese Garden and impressive open air design. The Villa is furnished with a king size bed, a large sofa, a dining area and fully equipped kitchen. The hammock will keep you comfortable while enjoying the spectacular view.

Studios 2 & 4

Feature a fully equipped kitchenette, king size bed, large sofa, dining area, private balcony and a small Japanese Garden

Studio 3

Features a fully equipped kitchenette, king size bed, two lounge chairs with ottoman, dining area, air conditioning and terrace.

Large Villa

Offers Villa 1 and Studios 2, 3 and 4. These rooms may remain private, or may be interconnected in various combinations (to accommodate up to 8 guests) by way of gardens, patios and stairways. All rooms offer large private bathrooms with hot water and showers.

Villas 5 & 6

Independently set in the forests along the mountain side. Expansive bi-fold doors open onto a private large balcony, king size beds, full kitchen, bathroom, forest and ocean views

Villa 7

It is a bedroom suite built next to the pool and is really set into the heart of the jungle.

Villa 8

Features a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven and refrigerator/freezer. Furnished with two queen size beds. large sofa, dining area and balcony with lounge chairs and hammock.

Deluxe Studio 9

Located directly below Villa 8. It features a fully equipped kitchenette, king size bed, sofa lounge chairs, air conditioning and a terrace with a hammock.

Villa 10

A unit of 950 square feet with a large Japanese garden. It features air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer. The villa is furnished with a king size bed, large sofa, dining area and balcony with lounge chairs and hammock.

Deluxe Studio 11

Located directly below Villa 10, it features air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, telephone, dining area, a king size bed, large sofa, cable tv, cd player, hair dryer, and much more. It also boasts a large terrace with chairs and a hammock.