hotel · 5-Star · $$
Perched on a hillside above the Pacific, Makanda by The Sea reveals itself as something beyond a hotel—it's an immersive rainforest sanctuary designed for two. This adults-only retreat weaves together architectural artistry and raw nature: villas feature private hot tubs and plunge pools overlooking the ocean, while white-faced capuchin monkeys perform morning entertainments from the trees. Couples wake to sloths cradling their young just beyond the balcony, then descend via golf cart to a secluded cove where warm waves lap against the peninsula. The saltwater infinity pool becomes a stage for technicolor sunsets framed perfectly by jungle canopy. At Arbol restaurant, chefs transform freshly caught mahi-mahi into exceptional dining experiences, while breakfast—featuring impossibly fresh tropical fruit and crunchy French toast—is served alongside wildlife sightings. What distinguishes Makanda is its staff, who learn names immediately and anticipate needs with genuine warmth. The spa offers couples treatments with views that blur the line between indoors and wilderness. Every detail, from Dyson amenities to thoughtfully placed hammocks, reflects intentional design by someone who truly understands what honeymooners seek: privacy, beauty, and the sensation of inhabiting an entirely different world where time slows and connection deepens.
Makanda by The Sea, west from Plaza Vista commercial center, 1 km, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Manuel Antonio, 60601, Costa Rica
Amenities
- Adults Only
- Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned
- Airport shuttle
- Balcony
- Bar
- Concierge
- Fitness center
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hot tub
- Hot Tub
- Housekeeping
- In-Room Safe
- Kitchens in some rooms
- Laundry service
- Laundry Service
- Massage
- Outdoor pool