Makanas Beach Bungalows
Hammock-and-patio bungalows on the beach
About this stay
Makanas keeps things low-key by design: bungalows with patios and hammocks rather than a formal lobby or a lineup of amenities, five minutes by taxi from Santa Teresa Beach for anyone wanting the busier surf scene without staying directly inside it. Kitchens in each bungalow support families cooking their own meals on their own schedule, and Restaurante Colonial Caribe sits a one-minute walk away for the nights no one wants to cook after a full day at the beach. The 32-minute transfer to Cobano airport runs on the longer side for this area, worth planning around rather than treating as a quick hop between flights and check-in. It is a straightforward stay rather than a styled one, and that plainness is consistent with almost everything else on this stretch of coast.
- Hammock-and-patio bungalows
- In-room kitchen
- Beachfront setting
Our take
I recommend Makanas Beach Bungalows to families and couples who want a slow beach rhythm, with patios, hammocks and a kitchen in each bungalow, five minutes by taxi from Santa Teresa Beach. A restaurant is one minute on foot for evenings off. If you want to walk to Santa Teresa's bars and shops, I would stay in town instead.
- ✓Hang the hammock time for late afternoon, the patios face the best light of the day right around then
- ✓Walk to Restaurante Colonial Caribe on nights you don't want to cook, it is one minute away and reliable
- ✓Plan the 32-minute Cobano transfer with buffer time built in, it runs longer than most nearby stays here
Why we love it
- Patio and hammock at every bungalow
- One-minute walk to Restaurante Colonial Caribe
- In-room kitchens for self-catering
- Five-minute taxi to Santa Teresa Beach
Why guests love itI recommend Makanas Beach Bungalows to families who want a low-key beachfront stay with room to cook. Each bungalow has a patio with hammocks, air conditioning and a kitchen, and Wi-Fi and parking are free. Restaurante Colonial Caribe is a one-minute walk away for nights off from cooking, and Santa Teresa Beach is about five minutes away by taxi. There is no pool or full hotel service, so the appeal is calm and space.