Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu

What a hotel! Yes you pay a heavy price but the service in this hotel is impeccable. We arrived in time for lunch which we managed to squeeze in before our first 3pm visit to Machu Picchu. Room was diddy but had all the amenities one requires. Attended the free cocktail making class at 5.45pm which was cool. Even got to make my own Pisco Sour 👍👍👍 Dinner was nice with drinks included and entertainment provided. Breakfast was devoured after our second 6am visit to Machu Picchu. For convenience this hotel is perfect directly at the entrance. Would stay again if ever visiting the area….

Our stay here was exceptionally good. The position of the hotel gives early morning access to Machu Pichu before the crowds. The service and staff were excellent. Lovely small garden to relax in and watch the hummingbirds

Im rarely so effusive about the hotels we have stayed in but Sanctuary Lodge is special beyond words. The service from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave is truly first class. The rooms are very well equipped and comfortable and the food and drinks on offer are excellent too. This is before we get onto the hotels location right next to the entrance to Machu Picchu which makes it ideal for a late afternoon or early morning visit to this amazing place when the crowds have died down. Absolutely add this hotel to your plans for a visit to Machu Picchu!

So beautiful, so comfortable---every detail is carefully executed, from the amenities in the bathroom to the lovely candle brought in the evening! We felt truly cared for and pampered!

We had a wonderful stay at the Sanctuary Lodge! The room was on the smaller side but so comfortable! The rooms were super clean as was the bathroom. The meet and greet at the station in Agua Calientes was very good, my only very minor complaint was that our luggage arrived in our room filthy from the boot of the bus. The food at the hotel was very good - both dinner and breakfast. We also had a Pisco tasting which was excellent in the grounds with lots of little canapes to try. The hotel and restaurant really looked after my daughter and made her feel very welcome. Thank you!

There is not a better place to stay to see Macchu Picchu. You are only 50 yards from the entrance. Food and drinks were great. Room was clean and good. You can't beat the location. To be able to walk out of MP then straight into the bar for a drink without a bus ride is the way to go.

If you’re coming to pachu Picchu, stay here. No long bus journeys before your hike. Just sign in and explore. The people are welcoming and wonderful. The food is delicious and we wish we were staying longer. Recommend a guide early in the morning as it gets very hot later on. Restaurant is great.

Mr John Pizarro helped me to get Machu Picchu. I was lost and didn't know what to do. Without his help I couldn't get Machu Picchu the same day. He took care me even after the Machu Picchu trip. I was deeply impressed his helpfullness. We'll done, John! Thanks alot.

Our stay at Sanctuary Lodge was nothing short of fantastic. The entire experience was filled with “surprise and delight” moments and we were well attended to throughout our stay. The price is steep, and for us it was definitely a “splurge,” but my advice to those who can afford to stay here without going into debt is to DO IT. The food is amazing, service is phenomenal, the rooms had many special touches that I won’t list so as to not ruin any surprises. We also appreciated the ease of visiting Machu Picchu twice in two days with very little logistics. You have to stay here. Peru in itself is the trip of a lifetime and this hotel will add to your memories.