Makanda by The Sea
An adults-only clifftop boutique hotel of luxury villas and studios nestled in rainforest gardens 100 meters above the Pacific, featuring two ocean-view infinity pools, an oversized Jacuzzi, a full-service spa, gourmet restaurant and its own private beach.
Location: Manuel Antonio
Area
Perched on a sculpted hillside just 150 meters from the Pacific’s edge, Makanda by the Sea overlooks Manuel Antonio’s rainforest canopy and glittering coastline.
Amenities
• Architecturally stunning infinity pool positioned over the treetops
• Adults-only Ocean Club deck with handcrafted signature cocktails
• Beach access with loungers, boogie-boards and kayak rentals
• Sleek fitness center
• Complimentary golf-cart shuttle
• High-speed Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines and LED smart TVs in every suite
Rooms
33 rooms total, each 75–350 sqm, featuring raw-concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and Polynesian wood accents. These rooms include:
– Tropical Suites (ocean or jungle views)
– Deluxe Ocean Club Suites with private terrace seating
– WOW Loft suspended above the canopy
– Pacific Jacuzzi Suites with private plunge tubs
– Honeymoon Junior & Grand Pool Villas
– Luxury Villas for up to four guests
– Sky Penthouse with its own infinity plunge pool
Dining
• Árbol Restaurant – Pacific-inspired tasting menus in an open-air, cantilevered dining room designed to frame sunset panoramas
• Pool Terrace Bar – Relaxed bites and craft cocktails served at the water’s edge of the infinity pool
• In-Room Dining & Gourmet Picnic Baskets – Bespoke multi-course menus and chef-curated picnics for private terrace dining
Spa
The Shanti Spa has open-air treatment pavilions set on teak decks, offering Ayurvedic therapies, volcanic-ash scrubs, Thai and deep-tissue massages, plus private couple’s salas overlooking the jungle
Why Book
Makanda is one of Costa Rica’s most artfully designed hideaway. Every surface, angle and flourish feels curated by a luxury architect’s hand.
Here, Brutalist concrete meets polished wood, glass walls dissolve the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, and private plunge pools.
Insider Tip
Opt for the Sky Penthouse and sip Champagne in your private infinity plunge pool as the sun dips below both ocean and treetops. It’s an architectural and natural masterpiece in one.