Boutique Hotel · Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
The trail from Makanda drops through jungle for about fifteen minutes before it opens onto Wild Beach, an undeveloped stretch of Pacific coastline shaded by palm and almond trees rather than umbrellas, with the kind of open swell that never reaches Manuel Antonio's sheltered coves. Above it, on the bluff, sits Makanda by The Sea, which takes no guests under eighteen. For anyone who wants a week built around one wild beach and very little else.
Mornings here point toward the water: a walk or a national park visit first, then the descent to Wild Beach before the day heats up — reception will already know the swell and tell you honestly if it's a swimming day or not. Loungers and towels are down there waiting, drinks arrive when you call for them, and the WiFi reaches that far if you want it to. Lunch comes back up the hill to Árbol Restaurant, and the nine rooms mean the adults-only infinity pool in the afternoon never feels crowded. Evenings the beach faces west, so reception can tell you when the sun goes down and you can be there thirty minutes ahead of it.
Makanda by the Sea sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, read on 11 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
Because the levels are tiered, no two rooms look at each other — each has its own stretch of forest and its own piece of Pacific. Inside, the design leans warm and dark: velvet, terracotta, driftwood, and lighting that comes on like fireflies once the sun drops behind the trees.
Two pools anchor the property — a mosaic infinity pool set against the ocean view, and the main pool ringed by rainforest, with a swim-up bar and hanging chairs at its edge. Wildlife is part of the arrangement: monkeys, iguanas, toucans and hummingbirds all pass through the branches over the water.
Nightclub or DJPersonal trainerSpa packagesSaunaThemed dinnersYogaDiving (off-site)Fishing (off-site)Hiking (off-site)Horse riding (off-site)Kayak or canoe (off-site)Snorkelling (off-site)Walking tours (off-site)
3 nights · 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26 · 2 adults
Asking the house for its rooms…
the staff was warm and friendly as well as helpful and knowledgeable. the pools and spa were beautiful. the view was breathtaking. The animals on the property were fun to watch. we saw sloths, three different species...
room, pools, views, service were all incredible.
Luxury private accommodation in rainforest/beach location. Well looked after. perfect for couples. Friendly and helpful staff. Recommend private villa with pool.
absolutely amazing property! can’t wait to go back!
These are the property’s reviews as our booking partner holds them. We have never collected a review, and none of this is written or checked by us.
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Everything below is the property’s own text and its own list, as it publishes them. We have not rewritten any of it.
Luxurious Adult-Only Escape in Manuel Antonio
Luxurious Adult-Only Escape in Manuel Antonio
Elegant Suites with Spectacular Views: Indulge in luxury with suites featuring breathtaking sea and garden views, equipped with modern amenities including a TV, air conditioning, and a private balcony. Some suites even offer an iPod dock and cable channels for entertainment.
Exquisite Dining and Relaxation: Enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant or explore nearby dining options. Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or book a rejuvenating massage at the terrace. The tour desk can help plan exciting activities like horse riding and fishing.
Convenient Amenities and Location: With a private beach just 200 meters away and a supermarket within walking distance, Makanda by The Sea offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Free Wi-Fi, parking, and proximity to Juan Santamaría International Airport make your stay seamless.
Book now to immerse yourself in the beauty of Costa Rica at Makanda By The Sea!
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The house lists these as things to do from here. Where a line is marked off-site it is not on the property — a dive site, a trail, a stable. That mark is ours, not theirs.
The path is steep in sections and takes about fifteen minutes on foot — wear closed-toe shoes, or ask reception the evening before for a golf cart down instead. Either way, check with reception first: they track the swell daily and will tell you plainly if it's a swimming day.
A freshly prepared lunch basket, packed to go, so a day at Wild Beach doesn't mean a trip back up the hill until you're ready for one.
The cove faces west, so the Pacific sunset is unobstructed from the sand. Ask reception for the exact time and arrive thirty minutes early, then take the trail — or the golf cart — back up for dinner at Árbol Restaurant.
December through April brings calmer seas and steadier swimming days at Wild Beach. May through November trades some of that calm for stronger swell, bigger skies and a heavier jungle on the walk down — ask reception which you'll get before you plan a beach day.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Makanda by the Sea, a boutique hotel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 11 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Makanda by the Sea is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Makanda by the Sea is a boutique hotel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Its own site is https://makanda.com.
Check-in at Makanda by the Sea is from 03 PM and check-out is by 11 AM, as the house lists them.
No — Makanda by the Sea lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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Every house here is adults only: the property's own rules set a minimum age of eighteen. Whether a dog may come is on each page.
