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Makanas Beach Bungalows

3.0 star property
Savor the taste of local cuisine then take a short walk to Santa Teresa’s stunning shoreline.

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Exterior
Exterior
In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Loft, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Private kitchen

Comfort Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
200m Norte de Florblanca, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111

What's nearby

  • Cocal Beach - 7 min walk
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 9 min walk
  • Hermosa Beach - 6 min drive
  • Carmen Beach - 9 min drive
  • Manzanillo Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Makanas Beach Bungalows

Hotel near Santa Teresa Beach
Located close to Hermosa Beach and Carmen Beach, Makanas Beach Bungalows has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Makanas Beach Bungalows have thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and free infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 5,000 to 10,000 per person

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CRC 5000 to 10000 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Makanas Santa Teresa, Puntarenas
Hotel Makanas Santa Teresa
Makanas Santa Teresa
Makanas Beachside Bungalows Hotel Cobano
Makanas Beachside Bungalows Hotel
Makanas Beachside Bungalows Cobano
Makanas side Bungalows Hotel
Makanas Beachside Bungalows
Makanas Beach Bungalows Hotel
Makanas Beach Bungalows Cóbano
Makanas Beach Bungalows Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Is Makanas Beach Bungalows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Makanas Beach Bungalows?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Makanas Beach Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Makanas Beach Bungalows?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Makanas Beach Bungalows located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Cóbano hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Teresa Beach, Carmen Beach and Hermosa Beach. Manzanillo Beach and Playa Mal País are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Makanas Beach Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Makanas felt so homey and warm. Tyler and Mary were great hosts and helped us with anything we needed. The bungalows are so beautiful and clean. The beach is breath taking, private, and we got to watch sunsets every night. I do suggest renting an ATV to help you get around town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Monkeys hanging out above our cabana!
Delicious breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

arnaud

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

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Macanas is an excellent choice if you want to stay at the beach (without breaking your bank) yet within walking/driving distance from the hustle of the town. Property is gorgeous, small and private, and located in the jungle so you get to see and experience all the wildlife. Property owners are amazing and very accommodating, we could not wish for better attention, communication and hospitality they provide. We are very grateful for having found this place.

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Pato

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Disliked: Amenities
This place is great as long as you really read the reviews and set expectations. Very clean room, great pillows, comfy bed and good showers! This totally worked for us because we had a car and could easily go eat and get around town. If you’re there in the dry season the roads out front are dirt and dust kicks up everywhere so walking isn’t ideal. Plus it’s a hike to town - solid 20 min walk. The offer of breakfast needs to be prearranged I think. Santa Teresa is such an amazing destination we were never planning on hanging out at the hotel but if you are, this might not work for you. So worth it for us. The owners were so responsive and helpful. Pure pleasure! Pura Vida.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

We stayed with a young toddler during a rainy season, in the middle of a tropical storm, and even though mosquitoes, heavy rain and the rest of the jungle life was a bit more aggressive than during dry season, we enjoyed our stay. Property is beautiful and you get to experience jungle like to it's fullest. One of the best beaches with amazing tide pools in ST is 2 min walking . Property owners are very accommodating, warm and attentive. We appreciated all the attention and kindness they showed to us. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arwen

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Marek

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

2/10 Terrible

Samson

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Terrible communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marlen

La propiedad es hermosa, tal cual en las fotos y lo mejor es que todos los días hacen la limpieza de la habitación y te suministran toallas de playas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Line

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sigrid

Recomendable para jóvenes y adultos que les gusta la naturaleza.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021