Suite at Hotel Makanda

Tropical Suite

The gentle sound of waves 150 meters from the suite lulls you to sleep.

Immerse yourself in tropical ambiance in this spacious, modern suite, with views of the garden below from your balcony, set among palm trees.

Suite·860 sq ft / 80 m²·King bed·Two guests·Garden view·Private balcony
The suite

A Garden Suite, 150 Meters from the Shore

The bed, sofa and armchair provide the ultimate comfort, while the balcony swing is the perfect spot to unwind and listen to mother nature. The sound of waves rolling on the beach is just 150 meters away.

This 860 sq ft / 80 m² space has custom designs in high-quality Carrara marble, wood, fabric and carpeting. The linens, towels and toiletries are of the highest quality, and our organic cosmetics delight the senses and are gentle on the skin.

Garden views from the spacious balcony; the best of comfort and technology inside.

Tropical Suite, canopy bed and mural, Hotel Makanda, Manuel Antonio
Canopy bed and mural
Tropical Suite, double vanity, Hotel Makanda, Manuel Antonio
Double vanity
Signature

What Sets It Apart

Outdoor living

Private balcony with a swing

Garden views from the balcony, set among palm trees; the balcony swing is the spot to listen to mother nature.

Location

150 meters from the coastline

The sound of waves rolling on the beach is just 150 meters away.

Space

860 sq ft / 80 m²

Custom designs in Carrara marble, wood, fabric and carpeting.

Sleep

King-size bed

Linens of the highest quality; the bed, sofa and armchair provide the ultimate comfort.

Bath

Ensuite marble bathroom

Shower, double sink, slippers, hair dryer and organic cosmetics.

Living

Living room with LED smart TV

Audio system and a large flat-screen TV; modern, environmentally friendly air conditioning.

Tropical Suite, armchair by the balcony door, Hotel Makanda, Manuel Antonio
Armchair by the balcony door
Tropical Suite, the marble bath, Hotel Makanda, Manuel Antonio
The marble bath
Tropical Suite, the living room, open to the balcony, Hotel Makanda, Manuel Antonio
The living room, open to the balcony
Tropical Suite, shower and marble, Hotel Makanda, Manuel Antonio
Shower and marble
In the suite

What Comes Standard

The Suite

  • King-size bed
  • Living room with LED smart TV
  • Audio system
  • Individually controlled air conditioning, Panasonic ECO
  • Carpeting and Carrara tile flooring
  • In-room safe, laptop size
  • Smart-lock security

Comforts

  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Ensuite marble bathroom with shower, double sink, slippers, hair dryer and organic cosmetics
  • Minibar
  • Laundry service

Around the Hillside

  • Golf cart on request, including to our wild beach; walking trails and roads also accessible
  • Full Breakfast at Árbol, included when you book direct
  • Shanti Spa on site
  • Infinity pool & Ocean Club lounge

The suite is non-smoking and designed for two people. Adults only: all guests must be 18 or older.

Sense of place

Where the Suite Sits

Makanda by the Sea is an adults-only boutique hotel set into a jungle hillside above the Pacific in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Complimentary golf carts carry you between your suite, the infinity pool, Shanti Spa and Árbol Restaurant. A secluded wild beach is accessible from the property; Manuel Antonio Beach is about a ten-minute walk.

The collection ranges from 807 to 1,615 sq ft: garden and ocean-view suites, villas with private pools, and the two Signature homes with private infinity pools above the treeline. See all suites and villas.

Good to know
Does the suite have a pool?

No private pool in this suite. The hotel’s infinity pool and Ocean Club lounge are for all Makanda guests, with complimentary golf-cart service. For a private pool, see the Honeymoon Junior Pool Villa.

How many guests can stay?

Designed for two people. Makanda is adults only, 18 and over.

Is breakfast included?

With direct bookings, yes: the Full Breakfast over the Pacific each morning. Booked elsewhere, it is $45 per person, or order à la carte.

Is the suite ocean view?

The balcony looks over the garden, set among palm trees. The coastline is 150 meters away, close enough to hear the waves.

How do we get around the hillside?

Golf cart use is available on request, including to our wild beach. Walking trails and roads are also accessible.

Direct Benefits

Book Direct, Breakfast Included

Book your stay directly with Makanda and the best of the house comes with it: a full breakfast over the Pacific each morning, and flexible cancellation up to 30 days before arrival. No booking fees, ever.

No booking fees·Breakfast included·Personal service·Flexible cancellation
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