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Sunshine Sanctuary
Lodge
8.8
/10
Very Good
75 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Monty
10.0
/ 10
Wonderful location and staff!! The oceanview is amazing from the hotel, and is very close to the waterfall. The waterfall is difficult to get to, no matter where you start, but worth the hike.
Margaret
10.0
/ 10
Host Anastasia was super friendly and helpful. Great breakfasts in a treehouse like setting. Arranged fabulous zip line tour.
Allen
10.0
/ 10
Beautiful jungle retreat on the hill above Montezuma. Limited number of rooms, bright and airy. Clean, with mini fridge and a complete kitchen below an open air dining with a great ocean view patio where a nice breakfast was served daily. Laundry is available for a fee. Access is up a steep, potholed road just out of town. Turnoff to lodge is a narrow dirt with ample parking. A trail head leading to upper falls with swimming is right out the door. Staff is outstanding and the owner was from the State where I live. Some erosion control work was being done during our visit and only a minor distraction. Highly recommended if your in the Montezuma area.
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200m NW of Amor de Mar Hotel, Suspension bridge on the right, Cóbano, Cantón de Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, 60111
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Restaurant
Swimming Pool
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
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200m NW of Amor de Mar Hotel, Suspension bridge on the right, Cóbano, Cantón de Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, 60111
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General
Near Montezuma Falls
Location
With a stay at Sunshine Sanctuary in Cóbano, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Montezuma Falls and a 4-minute drive from Montezuma Gardens. This lodge is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Santa Teresa Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Montezuma Beach.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Montezuma Beach - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Montezuma Falls - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Montezuma Catholic Church - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Montezuma Gardens - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Montezuma School - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Piedra Colorada - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Lajas River - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Cabuya Island - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Carmen Beach - 13.6 km / 8.5 mi
Romelia Wildlife Refuge - 14.9 km / 9.2 mi
Santa Teresa Beach - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Playa Mal País - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Grande Hermosa Tidepool - 16.5 km / 10.2 mi
Parque Nacional Curu - 17 km / 10.5 mi
Cocal Beach - 17.8 km / 11.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Tambor (TMU) - 27.7 km / 17.2 mi
Facilities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at Panorama Bar, a poolside bar/lounge which features a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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Exterior
Others
Restaurant
Things to Do
- Romantic proposal packages
- Garden
- Outdoor facilities
- Picnic area
- Spa
- Pool sun loungers
Hotel Services
- Welcoming drinks
- Express check-in
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour Receptionist
- Concierge
General
- Banquet
- Parking
- Terrace
Public Facilities
- Parking
- Smoke-free area
- Safety deposit box
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
- Snack bar
Transportation
- Airport transfer
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Accessibilty
- Disabled access friendly
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Sunshine Sanctuary
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:00 - 21:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
Additional Policy
Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, By ocean, Beach nearby, Car recommended, No elevators
General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - 21:00 - to 11:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Sunshine Sanctuary | 7 |
Number of floors in Sunshine Sanctuary | 4 |
Another facilities in Sunshine Sanctuary | Romantic proposal packages, Garden, Outdoor facilities, Picnic area, Spa |
Frequently asked question in Sunshine Sanctuary
What are available facilities at Sunshine Sanctuary?
There are top facilites at Sunshine Sanctuary such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Sunshine Sanctuary?
The standard check-in time at Sunshine Sanctuary is starting from 14:00 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Sunshine Sanctuary provide breakfast?
Yes, Sunshine Sanctuary provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Sunshine Sanctuary?
Sunshine Sanctuary is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Sunshine Sanctuary have?
Sunshine Sanctuary has 4 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Sunshine Sanctuary
Other sources (75)
8.8
Very Good
From 75 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0
Room Comfort
9.0
Service and Facilites
9.0
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Angelie
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
No one was there to greet us. I had to contact them via WhatsApp to find out that they had placed keys already in the hotel door the road from Montezuma to the hotel was extremely steep and the road looks like it was freshly cut out of the rock. the views were very, very nice, but the hotel itself felt very much like a youth hostel. We decided not to stay the night and to the credit of the hotel they did give me a refund minus one night . The pool is super tiny and had a dirt ring around it not very cared for.
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Vesna
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We had a lovely eight day stay. This small hotel is on the top of the hill with the fantastic view, surrounded with the tropical forest. Very quite and idyllic. Very close to the waterfall. I could even go on a trail and have my morning coffee on the waterfall. Or on the cover rooftop of the hotel, or at the pool.
Room was spacious and clean. Hotel is pretty new and well maintained.
The only drawback was that to go to Montezuma and to the beach we had to drive. I wouldn't mind walking over the suspension bridge and to the village, total of about 15 minutes, but my family didn't want to join me.
Overall it was a great experinece.
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william
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The room was lovely - clean and bright but unfortunately the construction in the adjoining unit was noisy and we had a lack of privacy. The breakfast was delicious. However, the main reason why we left a day early was the very rough state of the access road. Bottoming out in our rental car meant we were fearful of coming and going to the point of going without dinner one night. I believe your guests should be warned that they need a high clearance vehicle and warned that their room may be next to a room under renovation in your “sanctuary”.
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Monty
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Wonderful location and staff!! The oceanview is amazing from the hotel, and is very close to the waterfall. The waterfall is difficult to get to, no matter where you start, but worth the hike.
HENRY
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great location and friendly staff, Thank You !
Amanda Lea
10.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
It’s absolutely beautiful here
Margaret
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Host Anastasia was super friendly and helpful. Great breakfasts in a treehouse like setting. Arranged fabulous zip line tour.
Catherine
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Il faut être assez autonome, car le personnel n’est pas souvent présent ! Le déjeuner est vraiment excellent. L’accès à la chute gratuitement est vraiment agréable! Les installations tel que la piscine et la cuisine sont des plus. À quatre, nous avons trouvé qu’il commençait à y manquer un peu d’espace de rangement. En gros, nous avons vraiment apprécié notre séjour et la vue est magnifique !
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Allen
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 62 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Beautiful jungle retreat on the hill above Montezuma. Limited number of rooms, bright and airy. Clean, with mini fridge and a complete kitchen below an open air dining with a great ocean view patio where a nice breakfast was served daily. Laundry is available for a fee. Access is up a steep, potholed road just out of town. Turnoff to lodge is a narrow dirt with ample parking. A trail head leading to upper falls with swimming is right out the door. Staff is outstanding and the owner was from the State where I live. Some erosion control work was being done during our visit and only a minor distraction. Highly recommended if your in the Montezuma area.
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Ana
10.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Intimate small hotel with beautiful views of the ocean and tropical landscape (monkeys come visit you at the balcony). Staff and owner go beyond to make you feel at home. You do need a car (as there are no Ubers/taxi readily available). Access to the waterfall was a plus!
Peter
10.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Tucked into the jungle it is definitely a Sanctuary. Monkeys and birds greet you along with an amazing view of the sunrise. A short walk to the water falls and Butterfly Brewery. The owner is a sweetheart and her hotel shows that. Everything about my stay was great
Sylvia
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Excellent stay, cute and relaxing! Close to the waterfall, friendly helpful staff, very clean rooms and easy parking. Amazing breakfast. After reading some reviews we were a little worried about the place, but it was not the case. Would highly recommend this place.
If you are driving you can park right beside the hotel. If you are walking it would certainly be a trek, but the whole area is like that.
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Anita
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 77 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The property itself had a nice view but there was garbage around the property. Walkway to property for pedestrians was a hanging bridge, if your scared of heights you’ll have to walk the long way around.
The tile at the start of the bridge on the property side was slippery, myself & others almost fell. Was an okay experience overall.
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Elisha
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 78 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We loved the property itself however it was difficult getting into the parking as it is a very narrow dirt road with large bumps, the water was also not working and we needed tubs of water to flush, now sink water or shower water. Views were incredible!
Louise
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We really loved this property.
Location: it is a little out of the town, not by much but it is a steep hill to climb, so if you don't like a bit of a walk this is not the place for you.
It has 2 access points, 1 by vehicle and 1 by foot. We read reviews about the vehicle access being concerning if you didnt have a 4v4. We had a Yaris and managed just fine. It is not a paved access road, but that is similar to most of Costa Rica.
Walking access is available over a suspension bridge across the gorge. Only people at the hotel have a key to access the bridge.
The views are amazing, from the balcony, the pool and the breakfast area. You also get free access to a paid trail down to the waterfall.
It is about a 10-20 minute walk down to the main town/beach area.
Room: spacious, clean. Extremely comfortable beds. The shower was big. Balcony's all overlooking the gorge and water.
Pool: on the smaller side but the deck over looks the forest and you are in the canopy. You can see the coastline.
Breakfast: was delicious. They have a set menu for the week. We had french toast the first day and scrambled eggs with avocado and toast and pinto gallo.
Overall a lovely stay! I recommend!
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Gabriela
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 101 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
No tengo nada bueno que comentar. No estuve ni 1 hora en la propiedad ya que cancele mi reservacion al momento que llegue.
Robert
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I wouldn't stay anywhere else after staying here!
Susan
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Sunshine Sanctuary is a beautiful property, with gracious and helpful staff. Staff were very helpful with transportation as we did not have a car. Being so close to the waterfall was delightful, and the views were amazing! Tours to Tortuga can be picked up right at Montezuma beach. As others have noted, it is a steep hill, making one think twice about making the journey more than once a day.
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linda
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 117 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Beautiful views and nice balcony
Rooms need fans in bathrooms and bedrooms.
In our room the air conditioning was leaking on the television. Television did not work this wasn’t a problem for us but might be for someone else.
This hotel has good access to beautiful falls if you like a little hike down and back about 20 minutes down to the falls. You will have to take a taxi to town if you’re not good to walk. The hike back to the hotel is very steep.
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Joshua
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I found a dead lizard in my room. Another lizard kept coming into my room from the heat exchange housing. There was construction on the property from 7AM-4PM everyday. And the walls definitely were not sound proofed.
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