We just spent 9 days in Costa Rica visiting the Arenal volcano, San Jose and Manuel Antonio. Manual Antonio was the highlight of our trip in large part due to the Makanda by the Sea hotel. We stayed in a studio room, which had a small kitchen and a nice balcony. The view was spectacular! Jungle and beach both on... more

We spent 3 nights at Villa #10 in August. The villa was huge! The king bed was extremely comfortable, the balcony had an amazing view, and everything about the resort catered to your privacy. Our top complaint was not being told that the Sunspot restaurant would be closed on Monday. This was not indicated on Makanda's website or by the... more

My wife and I went stayed at Makanda for 10 days in August for our honeymoon. We were a little nervous about going to Manuel Antonio during the rainy season, but it really only rained at night. We only had one day of rain, with hot, sunny days filling the remainder of our vacation. Melissa was very helpful in booking... more

Manuel Antonio is a touristy area. It is not our usual destination. We prefer more remote, isolated locations. But, we were traveling with a teenager on this trip and Manuel Antonio was a good balance for everyone. Makanda was an oasis in the midst of all the tourism. If I didn't know better, I would have though we were the... more

This was one of the most romantic places my wife and I have ever been. We went to the park one morning and actually came back because the hotel was so much more pleasant than the beach! The restaurant had delicious food, great ambience, and excellent service. It was also affordably priced, which was a surprise. The room (studio 3)... more

Makanda was a worthwhile splurge. We stayed in studio #9, and it was perfect for a romantic getaway. Our room overlooked the jungle and the ocean. The outside porch was the perfect place to eat breakfast or relax in the hammock. The restaurant food is good, and the prices are on par with other places in the Manuel Antonio area.... more

My wife and I just completed either our third or fourth stay at the Makanda near the completion of our two-week trip to Costa Rica. We stayed in four other establishments during this trip. As we "returned" to the Makanda, you may correctly guess that we like the Makanda and will in all probability stay there in the future. But... more

I have been re-reading several of the reviews I had read before choosing Makanda, and I feel like some type of misfit for saying that although it is a very nice place, I was not as impressed as most people are with this hotel. Maybe it's because my husband and I came from the Springs Resort and Spa in the... more

We loved the rooms, it feels like you are the only room on the resort! each room is built into the jungle...great views from all rooms! more