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Sunshine Sanctuary

3.0 star property

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Family Apartment | Bathroom
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Restaurant
Exterior
Family Apartment | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June

Explore the area

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200m NW of Amor de Mar Hotel, Suspension bridge on the right, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111
  • Place, Montezuma Falls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Montezuma Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Montezuma Gardens
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a tropical mural on the wall.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Honeymoon Studio Suite

Honeymoon Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Montezuma

Sunshine Sanctuary places you steps from Montezuma Falls and within a 20-minute stroll of Montezuma Beach. Highlights at this lodge include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. Panorama Bar is the lodge's own bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to ecotours and zip-lining. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Cóbano lodge you'll find Santa Teresa Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Montezuma Falls - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Montezuma Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Montezuma School - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butterfly Brewing Co. / Imago Gastro Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Montezuma Latino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indigena Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Caoba - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Café Kapi - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Sanctuary

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Sunshine Sanctuary. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cóbano lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Sunshine Sanctuary offers 7 shared accommodations, which are air-conditioned, accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. This Cóbano lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Private picnics
  • 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
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in hallways (102 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (102 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Sunshine Sanctuary?

Sunshine Sanctuary offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunshine Sanctuary?

As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunshine Sanctuary on 24 June 2026 start from AU$96, including 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 parking available at Sunshine Sanctuary?

Yep, Sunshine Sanctuary has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sunshine Sanctuary?

Yep, Sunshine Sanctuary is a short 18-minute walk from Montezuma Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Sunshine Sanctuary?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

Does Sunshine Sanctuary have a pool?

Sunshine Sanctuary has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6:00 AM to midnight.

What makes Sunshine Sanctuary a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a champagne service, as well as private balconies and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sunshine Sanctuary.

Does Sunshine Sanctuary serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunshine Sanctuary?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunshine Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunshine Sanctuary?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sunshine Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff were great, price was good, pool was lovely. It’s a bit of a hike to town but the swinging bridge helped!!! Definitely check out the Montezuma Falls #3 free to guest
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly staff, Thank You !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s absolutely beautiful here
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn't stay anywhere else after staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host Anastasia was super friendly and helpful. Great breakfasts in a treehouse like setting. Arranged fabulous zip line tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vesna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Angelie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

william

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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”.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: 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
Verified

6/10 Okay

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
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
Verified

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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