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Sunshine Sanctuary

3.0 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, a short walk to Montezuma Beach

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Comfort Quadruple Room
Honeymoon Studio Suite
Restaurant
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Honeymoon Studio Suite

Honeymoon Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
200m NW of Amor de Mar Hotel, Suspension bridge on the right, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Beach - 9 min walk
  • Montezuma Falls - 11 min walk
  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 13 min walk
  • Montezuma Gardens - 14 min walk
  • Piedra Colorada - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Soemi - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Panadería Cabuya - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Sanctuary

Lodge near Montezuma Beach
At Sunshine Sanctuary, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a free daily manager's reception. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours, hiking/biking, and ziplining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Panorama Bar

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Suntrails Lodge Montezuma
Suntrails Lodge Cobano
Suntrails Cobano
Suntrails Lodge
Sunshine Sanctuary Lodge
Sunshine Sanctuary Cóbano
Sunshine Sanctuary Lodge Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunshine Sanctuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–midnight.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunshine Sanctuary?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunshine Sanctuary on Mar 2, 2025 start from CA $153.62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sunshine Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunshine Sanctuary?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine Sanctuary?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunshine Sanctuary?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Sunshine Sanctuary provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Sunshine Sanctuary located?

Situated by the ocean, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Montezuma Beach, Montezuma Falls, and Montezuma Catholic Church. Montezuma Gardens and Montezuma School are also within 15 minutes.

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Sunshine Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

I wouldn't stay anywhere else after staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stunning view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

A beautiful small quiet hotel in the middle of the jungle! Great, clean room with an excellent view and easy access to town! Free access to Montezuma waterfall trial from Sunshine Sanctuary property. Good breakfast and lots of wildlife right on the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley

This was a very nice place to stay but wasn’t super clean and the breakfast was just a bowl of fruit. But it was very cute and the property was awesome with the bridge and waterfall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Beautiful sunrise views, room was spacious, wildlife was amazing. Pool was murky, breakfast was simple , room was not cleaned everyday. On a steep hill so could not walk back from town, needed a taxi
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The property has a LOT of potential, the landscaping needs more plants to hide pipes, and dead vines need out of the trees. The driveway into the hotel needs some dirt to fill in ruts. Swinging bridge needs lights in the night. The positive the hotel has a nice view, the rooms were clean, the staff was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

linda

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

carol

Better be in great shape
I think there should have been more of an emphasis on the many stairs that one needed to negotiate. Some of us seniors are young at heart, but not in the greatest shape. I for instance could not negotiate the stairs without my husbands help.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

We enjoyed our stay a lot.
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

JAMES

My wife and I recently stayed 6 nights at the Sunshine Sanctuary. There were things that we loved & things we feel would make for a better experience. We Loved… Location is exceptional!! We especially enjoyed breakfasts in the lookout where you felt like you were living in a treehouse with all the animals that CR offers. A variety of daily breakfasts. Rooms are spacious with a great view. Easy trail access to waterfalls. What would’ve made for a better experience… Better quality linens. Towels were a bit thin & rough. The building was under construction so there was no Yoga studio which wasn’t communicated prior to our arrival. Poor Wi-Fi in rooms. The cable service (TV) did not work for the first 4 nights. The room was spacious but lacked hooks to hang bathing suits, etc. A retractable close line in the shower would have been fine. Most importantly…we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No tengo nada bueno que comentar. No estuve ni 1 hora en la propiedad ya que cancele mi reservacion al momento que llegue.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Florence

Lieu magique
Lieu magnifique, le pont flottant pour aller au village est juste stupefiant. Dommage que l'isolation acoustique avec les autres chambres soit si mauvaise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Beautiful
We loved sunshine sanctuary, very clean and lovley staff. The location is also beautiful with amazing view and the bridge is awesome. 10min walk to the center where you get the restaurants and beaches and then you have a private way down to the waterfall. My girlfriend also did the yoga and she loved it. Its a perfect stay in perfect Montezuma!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Very unique, Lovely people. Dedicated suspension bridge for the hotel. Friendly environment
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0