Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu and therefore a very convenient base for visiting the awe-inspiring ruins and the beautiful surrounding area.
Highlights
The lodge’s location is unbeatable, the only accommodation at the entrance to Machu Picchu
Envelop yourself in tropical gardens alive with orchids, butterflies and Andean flora — a peaceful, lush contrast to the grandeur of the ruins outside
With just 31 rooms, we recommend going for a deluxe mountain view room which has incredible views of the mountains and jungle across the Urubamba river
Expect the renowned Belmond service and fine dining
Perched at the very entrance to the world-famous citadel of Machu Picchu, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel in the world that allows you to wake up just steps from a UNESCO wonder. As dawn breaks, you exit the door of your room straight onto the paths of history — offering a level of access, intimacy and ease no other lodging can match.
Belmond’s elegant hideaway comprises 31 rooms and suites, each featuring local materials, marble bathrooms and soothing views over mist-clad mountains or lush jungle. Many offer terraces or private patios, perfect for sipping a morning coffee as birdsong fills the air.
When you’re not exploring stone terraces and ancient temples, Sanctuary Lodge invites you to unwind. Wander through the hotel’s renowned orchid-studded gardens, immerse yourself in jungle calm, enjoy a botanical spa treatment, or practise yoga as the Andean sunlight filters through lush foliage.
Dining at Sanctuary Lodge is a sensory journey — from the heartfelt flavors of the mountains at the guest-exclusive restaurant to traditional Andean dishes served beside panoramic jungle vistas. Every meal is a celebration of the land, culture and heritage that define the region.
When to visit
Enjoy a massage with a view at the newly created massage tent which has views over the majestic mountains and valley surrounding the hotel
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Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is situated alongside the ruins at Machu Picchu, a 20-minute drive from the town of Aguas Calientes and 3.5-hour train journey from Cuzco.
13-hour flight from London to Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport, followed by a 1-hour 15-minute domestic flight to Cuzco (overnight in Lima usually required). Sanctuary Lodge is a 3-hour 30-minute train journey to Aguas Calientes and a 20-minute bus transfer from there.
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