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Reviews of Makanas Beach Bungalows

3 out of 5
Makanas Beach Bungalows
200m Norte de Florblanca, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pato

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed at Makanas for 10 nights on May 2024. We definitely enjoyed our stay. The studio is nice ans has everything for the stay. The staff (Vane and Leysi are the best) was awesome and prepared the best waffles and gallo pinto ever for breakfast! I would HIGHLY recomend that if you did not rent a 4 wheeler or a car, find somewhere else to stay because Makanas is very far as a walking distance from either bars/restaurants/supermarkets, and taxis are extremely expensive
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Monkeys hanging out above our cabana!
Delicious breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Mary on 28 Dec 2023
Thank you so much, Gina! It was a pleasure hosting you!

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Spot
A diamond in the rough. I love a non chain where the owners show up to meet you and let you know the lay of the land. Clean updated rooms, great location, close to the the beach, fast wifi and great coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Mary on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you so much, Michael! We enjoyed hosting you and your beautiful family!

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bungalows are a hidden gem- newly restored and beautifully appointed, spacious for 2 people, away from the overcrowded tourist places, yet basically at the beach (short jungle walk away). Tyler, our host, was always there, super nice and super helpful. You need to have a 4WD to get there (steep driveway, about 2 miles from Santa Teresa downtown, rough roads). Its 5 min drive to the supermarket, 5 minute drive in the other direction to the Hermosa Beach (probably the best spot for surfing classes). Two nearby restaurants were closed (rain season), but its super close to multiple other food options (restaurant at the banana beach was probably our favorite). Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Mary on 29 Oct 2023
Thank yoiu so much, Marek! We really enjoyed hosting you and so glad you had a great time! We hope to host you again!

8/10 Good

Sigrid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recomendable para jóvenes y adultos que les gusta la naturaleza.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Mary on 3 Aug 2023
Thank you, Sigrid. We're glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Tyler on 19 Feb 2023
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure hosting you! Happy travels and Pura Vida!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Makanas is an amazing place to stay in Santa Teresa! Tyler has done a wonderful job with the property and is very helpful with locals tips and recommendations. We got an ATV rental in town for the five days we were here and it was awesome. The perfect (and very fun) way to get around and explore. The breakfast was included at Makanas and was a delicious and simple Costa Rican plate. The rooms were up to date, cute, clean, and air conditioned. The beach was beautiful and 30 seconds from the front door. I’d highly recommend staying here as a home base for exploring Santa Teresa!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Tyler on 5 Aug 2022
It was a pleasure to host you and we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Arwen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bungalows are very peaceful, clean and cozy and the location was absolutely perfect! We loved every minute of our stay there and have already recommended Makanas to our friends and family. Tyler was an excellent host and provided us with great recommendations about what to do in town: where to go, what to see, what to eat and how to get around and make the best of our trip. He was incredibly hospitable, attentive to us and made our stay wonderful. Lacie makes a great breakfast, as well! Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Tyler on 3 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Arwen! It was great having you and Trey stay at Makanas! We hope you come back again!

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location , a bit pricey for what is offered .very steep entry that is difficult to get safely out on the street. The hostess was very kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely wonderful. The breakfast was delicious, the staff was helpful and friendly. The rooms and property were clean. It is a minute walk to the beach with beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the king bed bungalow.The breakfast was a lovely start of my day. Two coures presented perfectly, a taste sensation. So much food, no need for lunch! Gulia and Simon truly care about your experience here and were very helpful arranging transport for me, as I only know a handful of spanish. Great dinner options a short walk away too but away from the busyness of town. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

LARISSA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately this was a very disappointing experience. The bed sheets and bath towels were clearly not washed from the last person that was there, the toilet and sink were completely dirty and not to mention the fan that had a large amount of dust. The bathroom door would not close and we had to keep it open the whole time. I booked the hotel because it was a 9.2 rating and this rating was not even closed to what I got, personally I would not recomend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best location in Santa Teresa. In nature and only a few steps from the beach. With the most welcoming hosts. A delicious breakfast each morning and great food for dinner at the Cantina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Guli on 16 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure to host you!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our host was really lovely and the breakfast was excellent! Location is a bit close to the road and therefore a bit dusty. Cabins are a tight fit for a family of four - perfect for two. Beach is a short walk, easy to access for sunrise and sunset. Swimming right at the beach access is rocky but again it’s a short walk to sandy sections. Nearby Playa Hermosa is exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful bungalows next to the beach!
Perfect location! Just steps from the beach, very cozy and quiet, a perfect relaxing spot! In touch with nature. John was very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Jon on 19 Oct 2018
We are really glad that you've enjoyed your time in Makanas. Hope to see you again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, great location and great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Seth, Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 thumbs up!!! We were exhausted from getting to Santa Teresa by taxi, boat, and shuttle. We met Jon, the owner, right when we pulled in. We told him we like to book the first night on vacation and let the locals tell us what to do and where to go next. Jon spent several hours telling us what we need to do. He booked ATVs for us and booked us a flight back to san jose which saved us 10 hours of travel:) We would have never knew. I have traveled to over 50 countries and have never written a Review. I feel this place deserves a review. Jon was the most hospital hotel owner I have met in my travels. The place was perfect, right on the beach, and comfortable. We will be back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet spot with character. Good value!
I spent one night at Makanas with my boyfriend. We had dinner in playa Carmen. It was a great stay for a gr at price. It’s definitelt a bit isolated from the bustling surrounding areas but we liked that. Cute little cabanas tucked away in the jungle. Would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a quiet/mellow night or two.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay, Jackson, WY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay by the beach
What a sweet spot. Beautiful cabinas that were clean and stayed cool with AC. Less than a minute walk to the beach and sunsets to melt your mind. The staff is so kind, honest, fun and helpful. They really made our stay amazing!!! Also Makanas is a little north of the main hotels and restaurants in Santa but it makes for a peaceful and relaxing stay. So nice to get away from it all!!!!!
Response from Massimo on 25 Apr 2017
Thank you !!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute bungalows, walk to the beach, north of town
The bungalows are perfect if you are looking for a small, cute room walking distance to the beach. Massimo is the man, he is super friendly and will assist with getting the most of your stay in Santa Teresa. Definitely recommend having an atv or car, it is north of town (although the town is growing rapidly to the north) and can be a long, hot walk in dry season. Massimo has a guy that can hook you up with atv, they bring them to you at the bungalow. Breakfast is amazing, fresh fruit, coffee, eggs... it just kept coming! At sunset walk down to the beach and find a waterhole to sit in with a cold beer and take in the beauty of Costa Rica. Hope you enjoy this magical place as much as we do!

10/10 Excellent

joaquin solera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful! Good location, quiet and perfect for a getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Shevon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secluded location
The staff there were great. They went out of their way to make our stay better by helping us to find bikes and surf boards. We loved our stay there.

8/10 Good

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt ophold
Vi boede i Santa Teresa 4 nætter, hyggeligt og roligt område - alligevel tæt på det hele. Lækkert bade sted 400 meter til højre, når lav vand, ellers klipper. God kaffe og morgenmad.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Mary on 24 Feb 2024
We're glad you had a great stay with us! It was a pleasure hosting you!

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Mary on 12 Jan 2024
Thank you so much, Paula! It was a pleasure hosting you!

8/10 Good

arnaud

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bungalow amid garden and close to beach You are preserved from bustling main road and city center and close to beach
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Mary on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you, Arnaud! We enjoyed hosting you. Pura vida!

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Response from Mary on 4 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us! It was a pleasure hosting you!

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
John took good care of us. The food is fantastic. I loved the atmosphere and how quiet and peaceful it is. Thanks John
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Ceci on 12 Mar 2019
Thank you for staying with us James. We are so glad that you liked it. Hope to see you again someday

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bien con el hotel. Playa muy sucia y carreteras pésimas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Siiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mysig och fräsch bungalow
Massimo, ägaren, var super hjälpsam med allt man kunde tänka sig behöva. Underbar strand i direkt närhet. Super bra yoga på flera ställen i närheten. Sängarna var breda och bekväma. Personalen i övrigt var super trevlig!

6/10 Okay

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Romantique en autant que les 2 autres villas dont libres.

8/10 Good

Ana, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un hotel para volver
La verdad es que lo pasamos muy bien. La gente del hotel muy amable, volvería
Response from General Manager on 12 Sept 2016
Muchas gracias!