Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary

Gourmet dining, daily treatments in a luxurious spa, stunning accommodations, attentive and friendly service from each and every team member, and the desire to provide the most relaxing, memorable and extraordinary Bhutan adventure, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is a once in a lifetime experience. Whether it be a delicious picnic basket lunch for your Tigers Nest hike, arranging a visit to the local monastery for daily prayers, archery lessons or a Bhutanese cooking class, or coordinating a perfect day with your existing guides, the Sanctuary knows how to create the perfect Bhutanese holiday. Absolutely love the Sanctuary and can’t wait to return. Truly some of the most friendly and helpful people you will ever encounter.

An incredible place to stay in Bhutan if you’re seeking a luxurious and authentic experience. The hotel offers exceptional food and top-notch spa treatments, perfect for relaxation. The team is outstanding, and you can truly feel their dedication to making your stay unforgettable.

We spent two nights here at the end of two weeks travelling around Bhutan and after hiking two days via Bumdra camp and Tiger’s nest. This was an excellent hotel, you are paying a premium for it and the standard of the meals and service justified the price. All staff were trained to a very high standard which you can see as they each complete their roles, it’s nice to see staff trained correctly for this price point as we have been to other regions of the world where the rate is high but local staff haven’t been trained correctly. Our room was on the higher level with a balcony, seating area and very comfortable super king UK size bed. Our only negative about the hotel was the floor boards in the room and hallways outside the rooms squeaked. Luckily we couldn’t hear people in their rooms but when moving at night you will wake up your room partner if you need to go to the toilet. The European manager is very hospitable, greeting guests on arrival, departure and throughout your stay, the right amount of interaction. All staff were excellent. Included in our rate was all 3x meals which were delicious, cooked to a high standard, activities, spa/ massage, laundry per day. All these extras for our rate were worth it. We had a consultation with the traditional doctor which was very interesting and enlightening and we will definitely be implementing his suggestions. The sauna, massage and hot stone bath after our two day hike was very welcomed and excellent. The setting of the hotel and views were amazing. Whenever travelling in a country we stay at a range of hotels based on stars and prices, usually based on reviews. This hotel is on the high side but comparing to other places around the world of a similar rate/ standard we definitely have to say that the rate is worth what you get and will be in our personal favourite top list. If in the region again we will stay here again.

This is one of my favorite hotels ever!!! We were greeted by staff and the hotel manager Juliana upon arrival. We had time for a spa treatment, relaxing drinks with a view and an incredible dinner that evening. After breakfast the next morning, we were provided with a packed lunch for ourselves, our guide and our driver for our planned excursion. Then a repeat of spa, drinks and dinner. The food is amazing and the overall service was just stellar. My only disappointment was with myself for not booking a longer stay. Bhutan is not an easy place to get to - so if it's on your bucket list, make sure this is the only place you stay when you are there!

What a lovely experience from the moment we walked through the door. It is a wonderful all inclusive resort. Once you are there you are captivated by the beautiful serene setting both inside and out. The services are extensive and included in the package making the stay exceptional. The spa offerings, pool and gym are lovely. The staff is outstanding, very welcoming and always have a smile.

Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary was our third hotel in Bhutan (after Como Punakha and Six Senses Thimphu) and our favourite experience overall. The welcoming journey was unique and provided a real 'sense of place.' The rooms are spacious and have all that you need, including a stunning view towards a local monastery from your balcony or terrace. Throughout, service was warm and friendly, and we truly felt to be guests, rather than customers of the hotel. Food was good, with the Bhutanese feasts being excellent and carefully tailored to our difficult dietary requirements. We also enjoyed the local Bhutanese wine, which is included in the room tariff. The cuisine tends towards simple vs pretentious, but was overall the best (for us, and it is a matter of taste) of the three hotels we stayed in. The arrival consultation with the Bhutanese doctor was very interesting and he was happy to discuss differences vs Western medicine (as European doctors). The daily included treatment is a great concept and the hotel is flexible to let you postpone your day-of-arrival treatment to another day to have 2 if you wish. The spa concept is more towards health than wellness - there is little ceremony (e.g., no welcome tea or foot bath) and perhaps the experience could overall be enhanced by starting or finishing in the tea lounge, rather than the spa reception. I am sure this would be available on request, but we didn't think of it until afterwards. An aspect that is perhaps often overlooked is how hotels treat the tour guides and drivers - our guide had never been to the hotel but was delighted to be offered tea straight away and our packed lunches were provided big enough for 4 (to include the driver and guide). We will definitely return to the Spirit Sanctuary - it is close to the airport so suitable for a shorter trip to Bhutan, or to use as a stopover en route to the central or Eastern areas. 100% recommended, and great value overall.