Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary

Hotel · Shaba

Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary

Hotel · Shaba

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Neyphu Valley, Shaba Paro BT 12001, Bhutan

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Spa, yoga, meditation, hot stone baths, valley views  

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World’s Most Exceptional Experiences - AFAR

"A boutique mountain retreat that blends luxury with spiritual programming, this recently opened sanctuary offers guided hikes and monastery visits alongside daily meditation, yoga, and mindfulness sessions; a spa focused on traditional Himalayan treatments; a farm-to-table restaurant; and rooms with private terraces that look out over remote valley scenery, all designed to support restorative, contemplative stays best enjoyed in autumn or spring." - AFAR

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The Best New Hotels in the World: 2019 Hot List

"At first glance, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, which opened its gilded doors last August in the heart of Paro, is very similar to the kingdom’s original luxury hotels. Like Aman and COMO, which both debuted in 2004, the hotel takes its design cues from traditional dzong—fortresses with whitewashed stone walls and flared roofs. Bhutanese hot stone baths are a centerpiece of the spa and cultural activities include lessons in archery, the national sport. But where Aman and COMO facilitate country-hopping around Bhutan’s five major valleys—Thimphu, Gangtey, Bumthang, Punakha, and Paro—via a circuit of luxury hotels, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary wants guests to stay put and journey inward with an all-inclusive model that includes spa treatments. The 24-room resort caters to wellness junkies who want a dose of culture along with their farm-fresh food and meditation sessions. Rooms, the smallest of which are 580 square feet (double the size of COMO Uma Paro’s standard rooms), all have views of the historic Eutok Samdrup Choeling Monastery; a copy of The Restful Mind sits bedside in case the view alone doesn’t facilitate a meditative state. Upon arrival, guests perform a butter lamp ceremony and then meet with one of the Sanctuary’s traditional Bhutanese doctors. After he reads your pulse and observes your tongue, he’ll prescribe a customized program that might entail monk-led meditation, a soak in a hot stone bath, and daily kunye (Tibetan massage). Call it a new recipe for Bhutan’s famous state of happiness. FLASH POINT Bhutan is known as the Land of Medicinal Herbs. Join your spa therapist on a foraging excursion around the grounds and collect ingredients for your hot compress treatment. +11-975-827-2224; bhutanspiritsanctuary.com; doubles from around $668, all-inclusive." - CNT Editors

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77meriahe

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My husband and I stayed here during the end of April. We came across Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary from another persons itinerary and once I had seen the pictures I knew that I wanted to have our elopement ceremony there. We knew it was going to be in Bhutan but didn’t know where yet.||Juliane helped us in preparing for the ceremony and organized everything. She knew the right questions to ask and she made us feel excited and trusting in the process. She is truly amazing! Her hospitality was everything. I want to also thank all of the staff for their kindness, hospitality and paying attention to detail. They also made the stay incredible on our special day and the room decorated was a nice surprise. Again- the staff here is incredible. The monks that blessed us were so kind and you could feel their presence. The day of our ceremony the guests were gone on their activities and we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves to roam around and take it all in.||The services provided at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary were also incredible- some of the best treatments that we’ve ever had; massages, etc. The pool there is very relaxing and is such a great place to unwind. The food was delicious and the tea bar included some of the best teas I have ever had.||This place will remain ever so special and it was everything we could have dreamed for. I hope we can return again 🤍🤍🤍

Lana Li

Google
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary during our honeymoon in Bhutan earlier this year. It is a magnificent property with beautiful views and spacious rooms. We were immediately mesmerized by the architecture upon arriving and how peaceful the atmosphere was. The manager is very attentive and makes sure you have everything that you need. They offer a large variety of teas and I made sure to try a new one each meal. There are also a bunch of amenities and activities that are included with your stay, including a hot stone herbal bath, massages, sound healing, a consultation with a doctor trained in traditional Bhutanese medicine, and more. We would have loved to do the Bhutanese cooking class here if we had more time. At the beginning of your stay when you first check in, they take a photo of you and print it on real Bhutan stamps that they gift to you when you check out. This was such a sweet and personal touch. Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary was the final hotel of our honeymoon trip and we could not have asked for a better place to end it.

737andrewp

Google
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.

Claudia Fraga

Google
A Serene Escape My stay at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary was truly unforgettable. Nestled in Bhutan's tranquil hills, this isn't just a hotel, but a soul-nourishing experience. The architecture beautifully blends traditional Bhutanese design with modern comfort, offering stunning valley views and a profound sense of peace. Its commitment to holistic well-being sets it apart, with traditional treatments, yoga, and hot stone baths leaving me refreshed and revitalized. The staff's genuine warmth and beautiful smiles, made me feel like family and my amazing and spacious room felt like home. Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is a profound journey into serenity and self-discovery, a rare opportunity to reconnect with oneself in a spiritual landscape. It captured my heart, and I highly recommend this unforgettable retreat for mind, body, and spirit.

TeheranbornCanuck

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The Bhutan Spirit Sanctaury is not really a resort. It is, first and foremost, an uber luxury spa, supported by five star accommodation and food.|The spa facilities and service were outstanding. Our room was bright, spacious, with a to die for view. The bathroom setup with two separate sinks was great, as was the privacy afforded by the separate shower and lavatory enclosures. By the way, the spa offers the services of a traditional Bhutanese medicine practitioner, and he got our diagnoses spot on!

kimbI6179WP

Google
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!

pingpg

Google
This felt like a home away from home...the rooms are luxurious, spacious and zen. We didn't want to leave the hotel, we just wanted to relax in the room, linger over the special teas, and recharge in the spa. The very caring service, and the MANY thoughtful touches throughout our stay really do make this a sanctuary, and one of my favorite hotels to date. I can't recommend it enough, as it's really a standout experience in a sea of options.

Ameliachee12

Google
Very welcoming and pampering stay! Stayed at the Terrace Room - spacious, great layout, enjoyable sitting area to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view, excellent in room service, great dining experience, best of all the many pampering spa treatments and adventurous activities like cooking, archery, pottery class to name a few, and laundry service especially when I had been traveling for the past 10 days included in my stay! The property stands by its wellness concept - they not only prepared a packed lunch for me to enjoy while I was on a full day excursion, they also prepared lunches for my private guide and driver. Thank you very much, Juliane Pach (the General Manager) and team of Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary for the warm welcome and pampering stay!