Costa Rica Hotels|Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Makanda by the Sea

Name: Makanda by the Sea
Address: Km 3, Manuel Antonio, 60601, Costa Rica
Telephone: 506-4010-4337

Treehouse living on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast

VERIFIED LUXURY

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High above the Pacific in Manuel Antonio, Hotel Makanda by the Sea feels like a collection of luxurious, one-of-a-kind treehouses tucked into the Costa Rican rainforest. Its 33 suites and villas climb a forested hillside, where private balconies put ...READ MORE

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Shanti Spa draws inspiration from the surrounding rainforest, with spaces that open to the jungle and an herbal sauna overlooking the ocean. Treatments incorporate Costa Rican ingredients such as cacao, honey, ginger, volcanic clay and aloe.
Choose between taking in the Pacific views from the cliffside infinity pool or settling in at the Ocean Club, where a swim-up bar keeps refreshments close at hand.
The rainforest setting makes wildlife sightings part of a stay at Makanda. Monkeys and sloths move through the surrounding trees, while toucans, scarlet macaws and iguanas can also be spotted around the lush grounds.
A hillside path winds down to Wild Makanda Beach, a secluded stretch of coastline below the boutique hotel. You can also request golf-cart transportation and arrange a lunch basket for a day by the water.
Hotel Makanda's location puts Manuel Antonio National Park — one of the country’s most popular attractions — about five minutes away by car, making it easy to pair time on the property with guided hikes, wildlife watching and visits to the park's beaches.

The Rooms

The 860-square-foot Tropical Suites lets you enjoy garden views from a swing, and inside you can sleep in a canopy bed against the backdrop of colorful palm leaves on a muraled wall. The similarly sized Deluxe Suite Ocean Club offers ocean vistas for a more expansive perspective of the Pacific.
For a different take on the hillside setting, the 860-square-foot WOW Loft combines forest and ocean panoramas with an open layout and locally crafted wood details. Its distinctive fauna design gives the accommodation a more residential feel while keeping the surrounding landscape in view.
The 807-square-foot Pacific Jacuzzi Suite makes its balcony a focal point, with a spacious hot tub and lounging area overlooking the ocean and jungle. The studio-like suite also incorporates trees into its design, from the branches wrapping around the outdoor seating area to the live-edge slab sink in the bathroom.
The Honeymoon Pool Villas extend an extra layer of privacy. The 810-square-foot Junior Pool Villa has a pool, while the 1,000-square-foot Grand Pool Villa also comes with a hot tub. Opt for to add on a floating breakfast that includes tropical fruit and Costa Rican coffee in either pool.
For groups or longer stays at the Costa Rica hotel, the 1,080-square-foot Luxury Villa has separate king- and queen-bed rooms, while the 1,615-square-foot Luxury Villa Private Pool and 1,600-square-foot Sky Penthouse Private Pool each include an infinity pool.

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