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Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Aguas Calientes Hot Springs

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Enjoy a casual dining experience in this elegant space with large windows and stone accents.
Relax in this serene hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a television. Enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains from the window.
Enter the tranquil surroundings of Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, set amidst lush greenery and majestic mountains.
Enjoy meals with a mountain view from this dining area featuring a table set for two and large windows.
Set amidst lush greenery, the Macchu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge features a traditional stone facade and steeply pitched roof.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Carretera Hiram Bingham Km 7.5, Machu Picchu, Cusco
  • Temple of the Condor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Huayna Picchu
    ‪21 min walk‬
  • Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and sliding door to a balcony overlooking lush greenery.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside lamp, and desk for work or leisure.

Deluxe Room, Patio

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in this serene hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a television. Enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains from the window.

Deluxe Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Enjoy a restful stay in this cozy room with a large bed, TV, and comfortable chair.

Standard Room (King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two spacious beds with white linens and throw blankets, accompanied by nightstands and lamps, offer a comfortable retreat with a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room (King Patio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, mountain views, and a comfortable workspace.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Machu Picchu

In Machu Picchu .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Temple of the Sun. Central Plaza and Hut of the Caretaker of the Funerary Rock are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Temple of the Condor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Temple of the Sun - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum - 14 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Aguas Calientes Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Machu Picchu Station - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Toto's House Restaurante
  • Full House Peruvian Cuisine
  • Restaurant Fortaleza
  • Munaycha
  • Mapacho Craft Beer Restaurant

About this property

Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu

5-star luxury hotel near Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu.

This 5-star Machu Picchu hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1999
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu offers 31 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and DVD players. Beds feature down comforters. 43-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Machu Picchu hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms feature free minibar items and minibars. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu is listed in the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is only accessible by a public bus service departing from Aguas Calientes between 5:30 AM and 3:30 PM, and tickets must be purchased in advance.
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in. A birth certificate is also required at check-in for children under age 18. Additional documentation establishing permission to accompany is also required for adults checking in with children under age 18 when parents are not present.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 395.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 395.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 20424044203

We should mention

  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
  • According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Lodge Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Lodge
Machu Picchu Lodge Sanctuary
Machu Picchu Sanctuary
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Sanctuary Machu Picchu Lodge
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Hotel
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu
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Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 355 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally across the street from the entrance to Manchu Pinchu- couldn’t be closer. Allowed us to see MP late afternoon on the day we arrived and early morning on the day we departed - two totally different experiences. Staff was lovely. Standouts were Chef Daniel, Alex, and Edy in the restaurant. Expensive, but if you are only visiting MP once in your lifetime, this hotel offers convenience that you can’t find elsewhere. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Superior

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply fabulous! The food, staff, facility and rooms were all top rate. Though expensive, your meals are included in the cost. We loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Superior

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco, Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I spent two nights at the Sanctuary Lodge. It was simply wonderful from the beginning to the end of our stay. Great food, incredible staff. A real jewel by the Machu Picchu ruins. A true paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Budaors

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an excellent option for travelers want to experience Machu Picchu multiple times. The dining options are just perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleased to realize that this hotel, in its privileged and exclusive position just outside Machu Picchu, does not rest on its laurels and provides top-notch service… At check-in and throughout our stay, the staff at Sanctuary Lodge managed to match natural beauty and archaeological importance with their detailed, sincere and friendly service… The luxurious Belmond brand can be proud of this iconic location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect way to see Machu Picchu

A very beautiful hotel with excellent location. The location and ease alone access made it worth it. The hotel staff greeted us at the train station and helped us with our bus tickets and luggage. We received a room upgrade when we arrived, the room was well decorated and clean. The restaurant was good and our lunch, dinner and breakfast were included. However the service in the restaurant was a bit slow. When you check out and leave Machu Picchu the hotel gives you access to showers even if you have checked out. Very nice detail we greatly appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent property, food & services! highly recommend staying here to enjoy full experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Janice

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hualong, brooklyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The courtesy of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was definitely a splurge made doable by sharing with a friend. The amenities, comfort and service were top notch. We stayed here after coming off the Inca Trail, making the luxury that more amazing. The dining was unforgettable. They kept bringing us more wonderful things to try and enjoy. I've never felt so spoiled.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and provided an amazing level of service!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best way to stay at Machu Picchu
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karen, John, Alexander, and Sebastian were an amazing help and made our stay a dream come true
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third time in Machu Picchu and this time I decided to stay at the Sanctuary Lodge Belmond Hotel with my daughter. It was one of the most beautiful experience we have ever had. The staff’s service, kindness, and anticipation of all our needs -from our arrival at the train station at Machu Picchu Pueblo to our departure with the bus- showed the high level of training of everyone involved. John picked us up at the train station and counseled us about the best way to visit the Sacred City. We loved the check-in at the scenic terrace with Manuel, our meals at their amazing restaurant and the service and conversation with Issai. He gave us "Chapo”, a delicious traditional beverage made of banana and cinnamon. After visiting the archeological site and climbing Waynapicchu, we were welcomed by superb relaxing massage. The gorgeous property has tiered terraces to watch the sunrise from and a magical orchid garden with a waterfall that were so inspiring. The whole team made our stay one of the most beautiful experiences in our lives and we truly enjoyed Machu Picchu in a totally different way. I highly, highly, highly recommend the Sanctuary Lodge. Congratulations to its team.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magic place. Wonderful staff. Excellent service. Amazing food. Thank you Sanctuary Lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

CEN QIN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent staff + spot made for an amazing time!

Our stay at Sanctuary was perfect. I planned our Peru trip as a DIYer. I like choosing where I am and for what length of time, and where I splurge and where I save. To say that our stay at Sanctuary was excellent value sounds hard to believe, but it's the thought that keeps coming to mind. The property itself is beautiful, well-appointed, suited gorgeously to its site... the common spaces, the restaurant, the grounds are all excellent and very welcoming. The access to Machu Picchu is unparalleled. Staying at Sanctuary made our 6:00am circuit easy and gave us a base after a full morning before we re-entered the site for the afternoon. What really stands out though is the people. Alex, a member of the concierge team, was the first person that I spoke to on property. For a month he would check in as we discussed the various Machu Picchu circuits, whether and when a guide would be helpful, the timing of our Vistadome trains, bus tickets from Aguas Calientes, etc. Seeing Machu Picchu was the dream and having Alex as our wing-man gave us complete peace of mind that it would come together perfectly. The fact that he was waiting to greet us when our bus pulled in, and was the last person to see us off when we departed meant so much. He oversaw every detail of our stay and went way above and beyond to make it a lifetime memory. We are so grateful for his attention, skill and heart. Also of special note are Karen (concierge), Freddy (bartender extraordinaire), John + Diego (transfers).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location! This property is right next to the entrance to Machu Picchu which was wonderful for a 6am entrance time and we were the first ones climbing Huayna Picchu Mountain which was magnificent! But it's not just the location. This luxury hotel has a wonderful staff and in particular, the bar staff were so much fun showing us how to make local drinks and doing some taste testing. Loved it all!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel but extremely expensive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and convenient.

Great place to splurge for a night. We ended up having an "all inclusive" experience. (Food and drink.) Which helped make it feel more "worth it". At the end of the day it is a lot of money for one night, and I bet you could do pretty well in Aguas Calientes for a fraction of the cost and the only real difference is you've gotta take a 20 min bus ride up to Machu Picchu. All that said, the hotel is nice, the staff were wonderful and it was comfortable and clean. It's really up to the individual as to whether or not it's "worth it."
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024