This luxurious lodge is the only accommodation located adjacent to the citadel of Machu Picchu, which can offer you the chance to avoid the crowds and be the first and last visitor during the day to explore this wonderful Inca site. By taking a room at the sanctuary, you will have access to the site during quiet periods. You can have dinner on the terrace while enjoying the mountain views and order from a menu that specializes in local cuisine. The lodge itself has a strict eco policy and is careful of the fragile nature of the site.

According to history, in the 70s, a temporary hotel on top of the mountain and close to the entrance to Machu Picchu was built by the Peruvian government, in order to show the ruins to international personalities.

The Sanctuary Lodge offers a range of spa services, designed to make your stay as special as possible. It provides fantastic massages and aromatherapy to relax after a long day of exploration; also you can see breathtaking mountain views as you taste a delicious breakfast in the magnificent gardens. After a long day of walking, you can unwind and relax with a massage or aromatherapy treatments based on ancient Inca techniques.

The visitor has available, souvenir shop, kiosk, laundry, and restaurants like “Tampu” and “Tinkuy” whose cuisine include Andean products. Something very important, smoking is prohibited in this place.

Rooms:

Its Superior rooms provide a perfect retreat after a tour journey. Each room is a cozy sanctuary, situated a few steps away from the lost city; in the afternoon, go to the patio and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the hotel gardens.

Features in the rooms:

• King-size or twin beds.
• Marble bathroom (shower only).
• Patio furniture.
• Views of the garden.
• Size: from 15 m2 / 161 square feet.

Other Services in the rooms:

• LCD TV with satellite and DVD player.
• Clock radio docking station.
• Minibar.
• Wireless internet.