• Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, Peru

About Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

About Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

Situated just outside the iconic cultural landmark of Machu Picchu, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the destination for those wishing to explore the 15th-century Incan ruins while staying in the height of comfort. The lodge is found right at the top of the twisting and turning Carretera Hiram Bingham - the road that climbs the mountain towards Machu Picchu – which means you’ll be able to venture through the complex at your leisure when most of the day trekkers have left.

Style

Incorporating traditional Andean influences into an elegantly designed lodge building, this mountain retreat exudes a calming ambience which will prepare you well for your entrance into one of the unequivocal wonders of the world.

Setting

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu, almost 8,000 ft above sea level. With most visitors to the site having to endure arduous treks to reach this iconic symbol of Incan civilisation, this lodge’s setting really is unbeatable.

Accommodation & Facilities

The elegant selection of rooms here includes some with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and others with furnished terraces for taking in the cool mountain air. All are stylish and well-appointed, but you'll no doubt be enticed out of your room by the spa, where you can partake in a range of massages and aromatherapy treatments inspired by ancient Incan techniques.

Dining

The lodge’s stylish and contemporary Tampu restaurant is open exclusively to guests staying here, and serves up delectable dishes that fuse international influences with traditional Peruvian ingredients. Here you’ll be able to enjoy unspoilt forest views out of the floor-to-ceiling windows while partaking in local delicacies like creamy Oxapampa cheese, crisp palm hearts and earthy Sacred Valley mushrooms.

Activities

Macchu Picchu looms large in more ways than one here. With the sprawling Incan ruins just a short walk away, a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site is an essential part of any stay here, but the lodge also offers a number of other activities for guests to engage in. Here you can join a shaman in an ancient tribute ceremony to the Andean mother goddess Pachamama, visit the relaxation area for a spot of yoga or meditation, and take in the colourful flora and fauna found in the lodge’s gardens.

Child Policy

All ages are welcome at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge.

Want to stay here?

Contact one of our Destination Specialists to start planning your journey to include a stay here. Please note we recommend a budget of from £7,000 / $10,000 USD per person for our style of trip to this destination.

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