Belmond Sanctuary Lodge: unique destination in Machu Picchu

If you are searching for a dramatic change of scenery, cultural discoveries and relaxation, we have found the ideal destination for you: Belmond Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu, Peru. Located at the foot of Inca Citadel, it is the only hotel to offer such a privileged situation.

Exclusive haven of peace

You won’t find any other hotel in Machu Picchu that offers both luxury and comfort at the foot of a breathtaking historical site. Indeed, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge offers 31 comfortable suites and rooms facing a fantastic and unique landscape.

So all rooms and suites at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge are environmentally-friendly, equipped with king-size or double beds, inviting the traveller to rest after a long day exploring the city. A marble bathroom invites you to relax and most of them have a dramatic and peaceful view.

You can choose standard rooms at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, true havens of comfort that can be booked with a furnished patio to enjoy the view. Then come the Superior Rooms with terrace, located in a unique landscape at the feet of Machu Picchu ruins with a bright interior decorated with touches of dark wood. These suites are true extension of the citadel’s spirit and come with equipped terraces to observe southern stars, perfect for honeymooners.

Then, the most demanding travellers will prefer Deluxe Room at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge where softness is mixing with comfort and giant mirrors reflect the stunning landscape surrounding the suite, also appreciable from your own terrace. But the most luxurious option offered by the hotel is the two Presidential Suites equipped with an inviting living space and a terrace that invites the outdoor in with a view on the mountains. These refined and peaceful spaces are perfect to rest after a long day exploring the city then.

Unique activities

Thanks to its privileged localisation, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel that offers to its guests exclusive visits of the Citadel, at early morning or the end of the day, when there is little affluence. But beside this historical site, the hotel can also arrange bespoke activities such as hiking tour to explore Machu Picchu, that allow the traveller to discover serenely the photogenic Sun Gate, or to conquer the challenging Putucusi Mountain with an expert guide.

In order to plunge into Inca’s culture, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge also offers unique ceremonies: wedding benedictions or ceremony guided by a shaman that will ask Pachamama or Mother Earth for health and prosperity and show you how to offer her cereals, grains, fruits and coca leafs.

You can also discover what the future has prepared for you thanks to Belmond Sanctuary Lodge during Coca Leaf Reading with an experimented priest, or simply discover local fauna and flora at the hotel’s botanic garden.

Then, after a long day full of discoveries, savour a moment of relaxation at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge outdoor sanctuary and yoga or meditation sessions, or get simply pampered at the spa that offer massages and treatments based on Andean’s traditions. Finally, a supplementary gustative journey is waiting for you at Tampu restaurant, offering both Andean specialities with fresh ingredients and international dishes in a unique scenery and modern atmosphere. After or before dining, you can also taste Pisco Sour, a local cocktail or a good cup of muna tea at Tampu bar, in front of a beautiful décor made with local wood and stones.

Resting, relaxation, excursions, discoveries and unforgettable memories…here are the principal assets that should help you choose Belmond Sanctuary Lodge for your next vacations!

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