Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary

This place is absolutely magical! We were traveling in several cities in Bhutan and we ended up staying for our last two nights in Paro. This hotel is about 15/20 minutes away from the international airport and is the perfect way to end your trip to Bhutan. It is all inclusive, amazing food, great local wines, and incredible wellness treatments. The views are breathtaking and the indoor pool is a very relaxing spot. On top of all that, the service is phenomenal— my highest compliments to the entire staff. Thank you Ps. Don’t get worried by the bumpy road up to the hotel’s location. As my tour guide said, “It’s like a free massage!”

We are waiting for our flight at the Paro airport, after a wonderful 8-night stay at the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary. This was our first visit to Bhutan. We're glad we chose the Sanctuary for our entire stay, because we took breaks from touring and enjoyed everything the Sanctuary had to offer. With the beautiful setting and traditional Bhutanese details throughout the resort, we were able to enjoy an authentic experience without having to go out to town. The entire team, from dining to spa, to guest experiences, to housekeeping, took great care of us. Chef Warren, and his culinary team took our particular vegetarian dietary requirements very seriously, and made beautiful, delicious, and nutritious meals, in and outside the Sanctuary. We didn't have to remind anyone of our special dietary restrictions. The attention to detail was amazing, and greatly appreciated. This is the ideal place, if you have done tours in Bhutan before, and just want to relax and allow the team to recalibrate your mind, body, and spirit. Special thanks go to the wellness team, who designed and delivered an extensive menu of traditional Bhutanese treatments. We highly recommend you try everything. We usually would list many of the employee names here, but this resort simply has too many kind team members for us to list individually. They all had big genuine smiles on their faces, and treated us with the best Bhutanese hospitality. The all-inclusive feature of the Sanctuary is also something we loved. The gourmet meals, the packed meals/snacks during our tour days, the daily wellness treatment, the laundry, and other Bhutanese cultural activities. The new GM, Juliane, is very hands-on. She checks in on guests multiple times a day, and personally made sure that we were getting a great experience. We also appreciated the fact the hotel tried its best accommodating our early check-in and late checkout without us having to ask. We highly recommend the Sanctuary for first-time and repeat Bhutan visitors. Our 8 nights flew by, and our advice for you is to plan a stay here for as long as possible.

Beautiful facility that sent us into instant relaxation and comfort. The kind and attentive staff who went out of their way to offer whatever made us most comfortable and at home. Rooms were decorated and set out with the outmost care. Beautiful views, incredible food, and unparallelled comfort. We enjoyed sitting on the deck to take in the mountains, the giant bathtub, and the wonderful spa. The perfect home and landing space for our Bhutan explorations.

We went on a yoga retreat and stayed three nights at the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary - it was absolutely phenomenal! The rooms, the dining spces, the food, the staff - 10 stars out of 5. I really cannot say enough about how welcoming, accommodating, friendly; they treated us like respected and adored family. This location was (other than climbing to Tiger's nest) the absolute highlight of our long journey. The heated bathroom floors, the shower, our own outdoor space, the spa services... seriously - amazing. Thank you all for making our trip so perfect.

True to its name, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is indeed a sanctuary; a paradise of wellness . We were sincerely and courteously received by Mr. Mohan/ Chunku and their team with traditional Tashi Khaddar, a white scarf of auspiciousness. Making our way into the sanctuary we lit butter lamp leaving us spiritually uplifted. Our accommodation was upgraded to the Terrace room, which was beautifully appointed with direct access to the spacious lawn that offered a breathtaking view of the valley below. The consultation with the traditional doctor turned out to be a pleasant surprise, leaving a lasting impression on us. Before dinner, we indulged in the rejuvenating Ku-Nye massage, which proved to be incredibly soothing. The culinary experience at the sanctuary was nothing short of exceptional. The food offered was not only sophisticated but also truly phenomenal in taste and presentation. One of the standout features was their Tea bar, a unique concept that delighted us. At the Tea bar, we had the pleasure of sampling a variety of locally brewed teas, each offering its own distinct and delightful flavors. It was a refreshing and enriching experience, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to our time at the sanctuary. Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary truly lived up to its name as a sanctuary of wellness and tranquility.

I wish more people knew about this place! This is a fantastic new property designed with Bhutanese architecture in mind and offers amazing vistas. We didn't stay there overnight but absolutely enjoyed the spa and dining on a day trip. Paro is known for its hot stone baths and this is the place to get one if you want the most luxurious, hygienic and pampering hot stone bath treatment coupled with massages. The spa is headed by Dr. Kelzang Dorji who's trained in ******* holistic medicine -- the hot oil compression treatment is a must!