Hotels of Earth

Makanda by the Sea

★★★★★ 1 Kilometro al Oeste de Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601, Quepos, CR

9.4 guest rating· 114 reviews

The five stars

Makanda by the Sea holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Full-service spa, Fitness facilities, Terrace, Sauna and Concierge service.

Guests score it 9.4/10 across 114 reviews.

About this hotel

Welcome to your tropical oasis at Makanda by the Sea, where luxury meets relaxation.

Indulgent Spa Experience

Pamper yourself at our exclusive spa, offering a range of rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials, designed to revitalize your senses.

Breathtaking Amenities

Take a refreshing dip in one of our two outdoor swimming pools or unwind in one of our hot tubs. Enjoy easy access to our private beach with a complimentary beach shuttle, allowing you to soak in the sun effortlessly.

Culinary Delights

Savor exquisite international cuisine at Arbol Restaurant, or unwind with a drink at our swim-up bar. With room service available during limited hours, culinary satisfaction is just a call away.

Elevate your getaway and book your stay with us today at Makanda by the Sea!

Rooms & rates

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Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

Sleeps 2 · 130 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>1399-sq-foot soundproofed room, furnished balcony with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Day bed, single sofa bed, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in February 2017</p>

Tropical Suite

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>377-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, safe, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

WOW Suite Premier Suite

Sleeps 2 · 80 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>861-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with rainfall showerhead and hydromassage showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Honeymoon Grand Pool Villa

Sleeps 2 · 92 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>1000-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Indoor private hot tub; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa

Sleeps 2 · 65 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>700-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, single sofa bed, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Ocean Club Suite

Sleeps 2 · 67 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>721-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Living room and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, single sofa bed, and safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in February 2017</p>

Luxury Villa 4 People

Sleeps 4 · 75 m² · King bed, Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>807-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished lanai with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in February 2017</p>

Pacific Jacuzzi Suite

Sleeps 2 · 50 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathroom grab bars
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>538-sq-foot soundproofed room, furnished lanai with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Indoor private hot tub; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and yard</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Bathroom grab bars</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in February 2017</p>

Sky Penthouse Private Pool

Sleeps 2 · 130 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>1399-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Day bed, single sofa bed, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free beach shuttle
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  • On private beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Banquet hall
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Concierge service
  • Couples/private dining
  • Ecotours on site
  • Garden
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Nature reserve
  • Rafting nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location

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1 Kilometro al Oeste de Centro Comercial, Plaza Vista, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601, Quepos, CR

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.4114 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Beautiful property+ Incredible food− Overpriced− Slippery floors− Limited beach access
Cleanliness8.9
Service9.9
Location9.4
Room Quality9.9
Amenities9.9
Value for Money8.4

Guest review

8.0

Most of the staff was amazing! Roger, Jorge, Jonathan and Elias were all fantastic! The property was very steep and when it was wet it was slick. They do have golf carts to take you around which helped. Bring some ones for tips. The views were outstanding. Monkeys and sloths everywhere. The only complaint is the drink prices are unnecessarily high and we were not impressed with the food from Arbol for the prices they charge. We had an issue with getting park tickets and reception was zero help and didn't upgrade our room with VIP access even though the hotel wasn't full. September is their off season which was nice that it wasn't that busy. Can't say enough about the staff mentioned above. They went above and beyond! Would absolutely stay here again.

Melissa · 2025-09-30

Guest review

10.0

I had a great experience. The hotel staff was awesome, and I enjoyed the food and pool.

parwinder · 2025-08-22

Guest review

6.0

The hotel was basically half empty when we stayed here. It’s generally okay but not worth the price tag it comes with. The floors are made with tile and the hotel is on an very hilly terrain so the tiles become extremely and dangerously slippery when it rains which is basically every day in costa rica. They provide you with crocs to borrow and wear during your stay and golf cart rides to address this. The staff were okay. There is a “beach access” to a small beach with about 4 lounge chairs but you either have to take a golf cart or walk down a very hilly wall through a jungle terrain to get to it. No one was at the beach during our whole stay. If you go to watch the sunset or fall asleep at the beach and stay past 4pm, the staff will not pick you up with the golf cart. This happened to us and we ended up walking the very hilly trail up through the jungle in complete darkness. It was quite terrifying with bats flying across our faces and giant spiders all over! We also got drinks during happy hour which was buy one get one free. However because we ordered a nonalcoholic version of the drinks, they didn’t apply the happy hour deal to our order which is odd because we ended up paying more for nonalcoholic drinks than we would have for the alcohol. The restaurant at the hotel is good but pretty overpriced for the small portions you get. Overall we felt like every experience involved them trying to upcharge us in some way. I would stay at another hotel.

Xiao · 2025-08-16

Guest review

10.0

The food and hotel was incredible. The staff was so kind and helpful with anything we needed.

Heather · 2025-07-29

Guest review

10.0

The property was beautiful! The ocean front room was amazing. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The Spa is a must

Lorna · 2025-07-13

Guest review

10.0

Beautiful property full of amenities. Staff is the friendliest and a quick phone call away at anytime. From getting you a taxi, to room service, the front desk is a text away from whatever you need. We will definitely be back.

Victor · 2025-07-09

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Makanda by the Sea really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Reservations are required for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

›Accessibility

No elevators

›Guest type

Caters to adults only

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available