 The
designer and owner, Joe McNichols, in July 1985, started Makanda By
the Sea. This hotel is an ideal honeymoon destination because of
its uncompromising blend of luxury accommodations, supreme guest
services and award winning cuisine. The hotel has an exclusive
location, which enhances the stimulating effects of the coastal sea
breezes, and provides the extreme comfort.
Location
Hotel Makanda By the Sea is located on the main road between Quepos
and Manuel Antonio National Park. The hotel has a unique modern-day
design blended with graceful architecture with its striking green
backdrop in one of Costa Rica's richest natural settings. The hotel
provides a number of ways keeping visitors comfortable even at the
hottest of tropical days. Following the way of monkeys, sloths,
pizotes and other jungle life through infinity pool provides a
lasting experience of the life. Makanda has been built in balance
with its natural surroundings by making use of greenery as the
background. The hotel's fashionable architecture and openness
allows the rich tropical flora to become a part of the living
environment of the tourists.
Character and Style
Hotel Makanda By the Sea has 11 well-furnished and luxurious
villas. These eleven lavish villas are located along the downhill
mountain terrain offering a stunning view of the sixty-mile
coastline. All the villas are open air and are specially crafted to
enhance the cooling effect of refreshing Pacific breeze. Every
villa is air-conditioned and faces the ocean. Each villa has the
facility of room service, television, warm water, Internet and
telephone. Coffee Maker and the terrace mini bar make the villa
look more magnificent and comfortable. The villas are amidst lush
botanical gardens and outfitted with luxurious facilities and
furnishings including private bathroom, king size beds, large
sofas, and full kitchenette. The hammock keeps the tourists
comfortable while enjoying the dazzling ocean view.
Cafes and Restaurants
Hotel Makanda By the Sea's Sunspot restaurant is a whole host of
finest seafood, meats, poultry and vegetables. The hotel's local
Chefs are always geared up to create exciting dishes bringing new
flavor to Manuel Antonio. Most of the dishes prepared by the chefs
are on the grill and flavored with fresh herbs and spices from La
Botanica. One of the most happening discotheques is situated here,
that sets the tone for jazzy nights.
Activities
Makanda's own isolated beaches, coupled with those of Manuel
Antonio, are great site for surfing, sunning and sea kayaking.
Scuba diving or snorkeling off the volcanic reefs of nearby islands
makes the tourist test their diving skills. For many of the tourist
horseback riding on tropical forest trails or sunset beaches is an
unforgettable part of their Costa Rican experience.
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