Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

We had a wonderful experience at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. The staff was friendly and we got all we wanted. The hotel location is superb. Easy for the travelers on backpack to catch public transport. Hotel provides too

The main reason to stay here is the proximity to the entrance to the archeological site which is about 20 yards. If you do not stay here you will be subject to a 20-25 minute bus ride up from the town . While that may seen short the wait in line to get on the bus in the morning can easily be 1 1/2 hours plus. Additionally, if you exhaust your full morning stay at the site the wait for a bus to take you back down can be similarly long. The rooms are small but comfortable. They can be classified as very functional. Dining at the lodge is not gourmet but it is satisfactory and the staff is friendly and very helpful. If you want to make the most of you tour of the site this is the place to stay.

We had a very nice stay here. The location is the main reason to be here. As it's the only game in town, they could take advantage of that with the service and accommodations, but they don't!! All the employees are top notch and make sure your every need is catered to. My wife had sore feet from all the hiking and they sent up a large bowl with soaking salts to the room. The rooms are small but very well appointed with a great bathroom and rain shower. One last mention is that the hotel has very nice showers for the guests post check out and your morning Machu Picchu trek. It's very nice to head down the hill clean. This hotel is well worth the splurge!

The Belmond is a one of a kind luxury hotel. The close proximity to the entrance to Machu Picchu was the reason we chose it. We were not disappointed. Although it's a bit pricey you must consider that 3 full meals and all your drinks (alcoholic) are included. We also had a fun pre dinner Pisco Sour demonstration at the bar. By staying at this hotel you can enter the Park before sunrise and be the first in to watch the spectacular sun come up!

What more can you say. Within a few yards of the entrance to Machu Picchu. Rooms are on the small side but fully made up for its location and lovely grounds. We stayed for 2 nights. If you get the opportunity do go to the “Pisco demonstration� which starts at 6. Wilson is a fun guy. All the staff were so helpful but special mention of Raul who really looked after. Food was good and my wife’s gluten allergy well catered for. Well done to all the team.