The first and only 5-star wellness-inclusive luxury resort in Bhutan, part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). Find a balance between your body, mind, and spirit. Enjoy the benefits of a consultation with one of our in-house Traditional Bhutanese Medicine Doctors, massages, herbal treatments, yoga, meditation, and hot stone herbal baths. The perfect choice for travelers seeking the essence of Bhutan. Avoid long car drives or the need to change accommodations, and still, get the most out of your Bhutan discovery journey. We can arrange hikes in the Neyphu Valley, a visit to Thimphu, the capital of the Kingdom, a climb to the world-famous Tiger’s Nest, and many other day trips. The best location to experience all-inclusive culinary surprises. Enjoy our food-inclusive concept of healthy breakfasts, 4-course set lunches, 6-course set dinners, all snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks. All food is prepared according to the farm-to-table concept.
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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.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Anouk Cleven, General Manager at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Responded 25 Mar 2024
Dear Sara, Thank you for taking the time to write this beautiful review about your stay at our Sanctuary, we appreciate it very much. We are delighted to read that you felt at home, as that is exactly what we try to establish. Warm greeting, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Team
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I would never have expected this hidden gem accessed on a hillside via a dirt road. A new hotel of understated elegance and a zen feeling throughout. The rooms are spacious, views of the countryside commanding and feeling of peace and solace echos throughout. It was also unexpected that the chef provided creative , fresh and vibrant flavors that were works of art. The staff was helpful and general manager omnipresent overseeing the details. In addition, the firm bed was the best I have ever slept on. After a hike to Tiger's Nest, the best antidote was the full body massage in the Spa after a dip in the infinity pool. A perfect day by my standards...
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Anouk Cleven, General Manager at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Responded 3 Nov 2022
Dear Mr. B., Thank you so much for your kind words, very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to have you and your son as our guests. Kindest greetings, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Team
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Fabulous stay overall. A completely bespoke and distinctive property with Organic food - 4 course lunches and 6 course dinners ! Loved the Tea bar with its extensive selection of wellness infused brews. Outstanding Spa based on ancient Bhutanese traditions and our daily treatments were included in the package price. The rooms were super comfy with amazing views of the Neyphu valley. Staff were hospitable and courteous to the core. This really has to be one of the best properties we've ever stayed at. Cant wait to go back. Special mention to guide Pema who helped me realize my dream of climbing Paro Takstang.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anouk Cleven, General Manager at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Responded 13 Feb 2023
Dear Mrs. Divyata and Mr. Sriram, Thank you for sharing your positive review of our Sanctuary, it is very much appreciated by me and the team. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests, and we hope to see you back some day... Thank you for gifting us with your book as well. Warm greetings, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Team
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My husband and I recently visited our family in Bhutan and stayed at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary for the whole stay. This is the most amazing and wonderful hotel experience we ever had in all the years that we visited Bhutan before the COVID lockdown. The wellness services are excellent, particularly the traditional medical consultation and personalised massage. The cuisine prepared by the Chefs is spectacular, very creative and of high quality. What impresses us most is that the Chef can whipped up the dishes even though it is a special request on our end that may not be in the menu. Most importantly, the personalised services extended by the hotel staff is top notch. They are always so attentive, accommodating, courteous, helpful and patient. We really appreciate how they listen to our needs and go all the way out to do whatever they can to meet our requests, which makes us feel so at home. This is also testament to the strong leadership of the General Manager, who is also very friendly and always checking in personally to ensure we are happy during our stay. The room is clean and spacious and the laundry services are excellent too. Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary would definitely be our choice hotel for our future visits.
Yong Yong & Sangay
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anouk Cleven, General Manager at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Responded 14 Sept 2022
Dear Mrs. Yong Yong and Mr. Sangay, It was an immense pleasure to have you in our Sanctuary for a week. Thank you for your very kind words, we appreciate it very much. We hope to see you back! Kindest greetings, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Team
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We are grateful to the manager for the room upgrade and separate room for my son. It was a lovely surprise to receive this on our arrival. We understand that the pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the hospitality industry. Some hotels have faired better than others, managing to retain and or recruit talented staff. Others less so and we recognise the challenges they face. Unfortunately our stay at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary was filled with a litany of issues from the moment we arrived stemming from a lack of experience and appropriate training. Thankfully most of these were dealt with promptly. The rooms are spacious, clean and generally well maintained. The staff are welcoming, friendly, genuinely caring and wanting to provide a great service to guests. We have been fortunate to travel widely and experience many different hotels and levels of service. We can therefore confidently say that the spa at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is the best we have come across. The staff there are incredibly knowledgeable and provided an excellent service. Our stay was however significantly let down by the quality of food, which when it was good met the quality expected of a standard hotel, although not a 5-star deluxe resort. And certainly not the standard set by the other 5-star hotels in Bhutan. During the course of our stay we were exasperated with almost daily challenges and feedback to the chef and the manager. Thankfully, this was all resolved by the last day of our stay and we were happy to provide this positive feedback to the Chef and his team. We sincerely hope that the feedback we provided and positive messages of what could be achieved lay the foundations for the team at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary to be successful and return the resort to its former high end status. We wish them every success in doing so.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Anouk Cleven, General Manager at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Responded 20 Sept 2022
Dear Mr. Samir, Thank you for your review, we appreciate it very much that you took the time and effort to write a constructive review. We are happy to hear that you and your family appreciated our wellness services on a daily bases, and experienced the inspirational hospitality approach of all of our team members. We take your remarks for improvement very seriously and will continue to work on a consistent quality level, especially in our kitchen which has always been one of our strong pillars. Once more thanks for your comments and your wishes. Kind regards, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Team
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The room was beautiful and the all inclusive spa was divine. The service at the spa contributed to a fruitful stay. The staff were very attentive and meticulously planned our treatments over the stay. However, the restaurant had limited food options (set menu every evening) and the food was quite subpar for such a fine hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Discover52207523650, General Manager at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Responded 30 Apr 2020
Dear Angela, Thank you for your constructive feedback. Sorry to hear our food concept was not up to your liking. Our concept is based on showcasing our Executive Chef talent, however if his style of food does not suit our guests preferences we very happily provide any style of Asian or other cuisine. With best wishes, Jorg Weytjens General Manager
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The Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary promises a lot on their website. From the moment we were greeted by staff on our way into the inner courtyard of a traditional Bhutanese house, the Spirit Sanctuary lived up to its promise. Impeccable attention to detail, caring and attentive staff, delicious food - we left feeling serene and glowing with inner health. Make sure this is your last stop during your visit as everything else would be second to this beautiful place.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â There is no lift but only a few flights of stairs.
Very close to Paro and the airport and only a...
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Response from Anouk Cleven, General Manager at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Responded 26 Nov 2022
Dear guests from Australia, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our Sanctuary, we appreciate it very much. It was a pleasure to have you and your friends as our guests, and we are very pleased to read that you left 'feeling serene and glowing with inner health', exactly what we like to achieve for our guests. Kindest greetings Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Team
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A stunning place of rest, relaxation and learning in beautiful Bhutan.
The management and staff members were engaging, effective and obliging with genuine hospitality. Special mention to the chef and his crew for well themed and presented delights at every meal.
We loved the wellness centre offerings including meditation, daily massages, gym, swimming pool, as well as the fun stuff of learning pottery and archery Bhutanese style.
A perfect gentle retreat for a short visit or to conclude your Bhutanese adventure - recommend a 3 day minimum stay to soak it all in. Just 15 minutes from the international airport at Paro.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Anouk Cleven, General Manager at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Responded 26 Nov 2022
Dear guests of Australia, Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review of our Sanctuary, it is very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to have you and your friends as our guests, and we are pleased to learn that you really experienced the Spirit of our Sanctuary and Bhutan Kindest greetings Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Team
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I booked this trip at the very last minute (less than a week before arrival) because I really needed a reset. And boy did I pick the right place! Despite my admittedly reckless scheduling, Anouk was incredibly helpful connecting me with a local travel agency, and they helped arrange my visa and flights in a matter of days. On arrival, the staff was lined up to greet me, and from that point on I felt part of the family. Every need was taken care of, and the staff must have kept good notes because all of my preferences were remembered at every meal. I asked for the fire pit on the deck to be lit one night after sunset, and each time I came to the common room after that evening, it was immediately lit without my asking. I just wish I could have spent more time there... but I rest happy knowing that I most definitely will. And I am excited to bring my spouse and close friends next time.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Â Upgrade to a room on the ground floor - it's worth it! And do wake early for group meditation and...
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Response from Anouk Cleven, General Manager at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Responded 22 Nov 2023
Dear Bill, Thank you for your wonderful review, very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest and to see how much you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you again! Warm greetings, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Team
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My husband and I stayed two nights here and could have easily stayed longer. A mere 10 minute drive up the hillside from the center of Paro and you feel as though you’ve entered a different world all together. Sprawling views into the valley greet you on arrival into the lobby, with plentiful seating areas for reading or sipping coffee. The dining area below and the terrace offer the same view. Rooms are spacious and beautifully minimal in design. The bathroom is very luxurious. Dinners are preset menus, though most of what we had was quite good. Breakfasts covered enough variety for us. The spa facilities are unlike anything else that you can find in Bhutan, from a hot stone bath, to a tranquil pool room with waterfall, and sauna. It’s a worthwhile stay all around and the staff is attentive to your every need.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anouk Cleven, General Manager at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Responded 11 Apr 2023
Dear Ms. Rachel, Thank you for taking the time to write a nice review of your stay with us. Despite your short presence, we are delighted to read you had such a good time. We hope to welcome you back some time... Kind greetings, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Team
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Hi, sorry for the late reply. No, it is great for single or girls away. I was there with a group and shared a room with a girlfriend. It is a wonderful place... hope you get to stay. Maybe even you did? The restaurant is amazing with an outstanding head chef. You will get to meet him, he does come out the kitchen. Great hikes and wonderful spa facility. So much love there. Best M
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PRICE RANGE
₹58,458 - ₹79,372 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
BhutanParo DistrictParo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
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