Near Marina Pez Vela
When you stay at Makanda by the Sea in Quepos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Marina Pez Vela and Nahomi Park. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Playa La Macha and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or 2 spa tubs, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
On Private Beach
Spa
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Recommendation
85%
Closest airports
Quepos (XQP)
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
151.9 km / 94.4 mi
Beaches nearby
Marina Pez Vela
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Pará Beach
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Zip Coaster
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Playitas Beach
5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Biesanz Beach
6 km / 3.7 mi
What's nearby
Rancho Tipico don Juan
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Nahomi Park
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Manuel Antonio Expeditions
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Playa La Macha
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Manuel Antonio National Park
3 km / 1.9 mi
Cascada El Salto
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Mountain Top Park
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Titi Canopy
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Playa Espadilla
5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
On Private Beach
Spa
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Room service
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
2 bars/lounges
2 poolside bars
A swim-up bar
Minibar
Bathroom grab bars
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Television
Private pool
Private plunge pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
On private beach
Pool umbrellas
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Number of poolside bars - 2
Free beach shuttle
Free pool cabanas
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Beach towels
Terrace
Private pool
Private plunge pool
Full-service spa
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Steam room
Sauna
In-room massage available
Laptop-friendly workspace
Hydromassage showerhead
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Accessible airport shuttle
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 16
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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