Makanda by the Sea
Stays · Central Pacific · Hotel & lodge
Adults-only hideaway of suites and private-pool villas in the jungle above Manuel Antonio, with a path down to a quiet beach.
- Open
- 11:00–18:00
- Days
- Daily
- Takes
- 7 h
- Best time
- afternoon
- Booking
- Book ahead
Tips
- Day pass $120 per person
- No kids at the pool
- Ask for approval first
Prices (as published)
| Suites and villas — per night · breakfast included when booked direct | from $660 |
| Full Breakfast (when not booked direct) — per person · served 07:00–10:00 | $45 |
| Manuel Antonio National Park tour — morning · half day · arranged by the hotel | $75 |
| Catamaran Cruise (shared) — morning or afternoon · half day · arranged by the hotel | $89 |
| Luxury Sail Cruise — Brisa Elegante — morning or afternoon · 4 h · arranged by the hotel | $140 |
| Nauyaca Waterfall — morning · 7 h · arranged by the hotel | $140 |
| Surf Lesson — tide-dependent · Manuel Antonio public beach · arranged by the hotel | $85 |
| Private Whale Watching Charter — 2 guests · 4 h · whale season until 15 November | $1,000 the boat |
Contact & directions
- Website: https://makanda.com
- Phone: +506 4010 4337
- Phone: +1 332 900 6336
- WhatsApp: +506 8865-1985
- Location: 9.3955, -84.162 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- Playa PlayitasBeach · FreeA wide, quiet public beach below the Manuel Antonio road, reached by a steep cobbled track.
- Sendero del MonoTrail · hidden gemA trail near Quepos, Puntarenas province.
- Playa BiesanzSwimming spot · FreeA small, calm cove hidden below the Manuel Antonio hillside and reached by a short forest trail, with gentle water and decent snorkeling around the rocks.
- Playa EspadillaBeach · FreeThe long public beach right outside Manuel Antonio park, with jungle hills on both ends, surf lessons, beach chairs and some of the best sunsets on the coast.
- 727 Fuselage Home (Costa Verde)Landmark · hidden gemBoeing 727 converted into a jungle hotel suite.
- Playa ParáBeachA beach in the Central Pacific.
Sources: https://makanda.com · https://makanda.com/en/faq · https://makanda.com/en/tours · 0012_partner_sites.sql