Makanda by the Sea

Frommer's Review

A wonderfully luxurious collection of studio apartments and private villas, Makanda is easily the best option for anyone looking for an intimate, romantic getaway in Manuel Antonio. Each is individually decorated with flair. If you combine villa no. 1 with the three studios, you get one very large four-bedroom villa, great for a family or a small group (although children under 16 are not allowed, unless you rent out the entire hotel). Every choice comes with a full kitchenette, cable television, CD player, and either a terrace or a balcony. The grounds are well tended, intermixed with tropical flowers and Japanese gardens. A full breakfast is delivered to your room each morning. The hotel's pool and Jacuzzi combine intricate and colorful tile work with a view of the jungle-covered hillsides and the Pacific Ocean.

Makanda's Sunspot Bar & Grill is one of the better restaurants in Manuel Antonio, with just a few tables set under open-sided cloth tents, serving creative continental dishes and rich desserts. Be sure to make reservations in the high season. Makanda is located halfway down the road to Hotel Parador and Punta Quepos.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; midsize pool; Jacuzzi; watersports equipment and bike rental; concierge; tour desk; limited room service (11am-10pm); in-room massage and spa services; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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