Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

Situated just outside the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the Sanctuary Lodge has 31 classically decorated rooms and an excellent restaurant. All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, minibar, satellite TV and DVD player. The Superior rooms offer king size or twin beds and views of an inner courtyard or access to a private patio with a sitting area. To the front of the hotel are Mountain View rooms, whilst two suites offer prime views of the surrounding mountains and also have a separate indoor seating area and bedroom.

There are some lovely gardens at the hotel where you can find a great variety of native plants and flowers, including orchids depending on the season. This area is also a great place to see a variety of hummingbirds.

The hotel has two restaurants. The Tinkuy Buffet Restaurant offers a daily lunch buffet that is open to the guests of the lodge and visitors to Machu Picchu, whereas the Tampu Restaurant and Bar offers dishes from its international or Peruvian à la carte menu. In the evening, after the crowds have left for the day, the Tampu Restaurant turns into a fine and intimate restaurant with capacity for just 72 people.

OUR RATING: Deluxe