Located in Cóbano, Sunshine Sanctuary is in the mountains and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.
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 deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking, ziplining, and ecotours. 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 luggage storage
Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunshine Sanctuary offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
1 coffee shop/cafe
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Free daily reception
Room service available
Restaurants on site
Panorama Bar
Things to do
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Outdoor pool
Spa services
Ziplining
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Spa
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - Swedish
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Handrails in hallways
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Outdoor space
Furnished balcony or patio
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Desk
Guidebooks/recommendations
In-room massage
Safe
Soundproofing
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
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.
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.
Sunshine Sanctuary Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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.
Susan
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
linda
Traveled with group
18 Saf., 2024
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.
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.
Joshua
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
JAMES, Arlington
Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
17 Raj., 2023
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!
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.
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.
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