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Sunshine Sanctuary

3.0 star property
Soak up sunshine and adventure by day, then unwind with friends at the daily manager's reception.

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean. - Sunshine Sanctuary (Cóbano)
A wooden table and chairs on a balcony with a view of the sea. - Sunshine Sanctuary (Cóbano)
A spacious room with a wooden staircase, a ceiling fan, and large windows. - Sunshine Sanctuary (Cóbano)
A garden pathway with a gravel surface, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall. - Sunshine Sanctuary (Cóbano)
A modern room with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, and a staircase with wooden steps. - Sunshine Sanctuary (Cóbano)
Nestled by the ocean, Sunshine Sanctuary offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy full breakfast, unwind with a Swedish massage or explore onsite activities like ziplining and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected while you soak up sun at the outdoor pool or relax on the terrace.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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.

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

Comfort Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

Family Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a wooden shelf, a small table, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a view of greenery.

Honeymoon Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Cóbano, Sunshine Sanctuary is in the mountains and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Parque Nacional Curu 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. Visit our Montezuma travel guide
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Map
200m NW of Amor de Mar Hotel, Suspension bridge on the right, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111

What's nearby

  • A rocky beach with waves crashing against the shore under a dramatic sunset sky.
    Montezuma Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Montezuma Falls
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Montezuma Catholic Church
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Montezuma Gardens
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Romelia Wildlife Refuge
    19 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bakery
    24 min drive
  • Butterfly Brewing Co. / Imago Gastro Pub
    5 min walk
  • Restaurante Montezuma Latino
    4 min drive
  • Restaurante Caoba
    11 min drive
  • Café Kapi
    11 min drive

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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
  • 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 (40 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • 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 prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized 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
  • 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
  • Ice maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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 accommodations
  • 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

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?

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 1 mi (2 km) of Montezuma Beach, Montezuma Falls, and Montezuma Catholic Church. Montezuma Gardens and Montezuma School are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sunshine Sanctuary Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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
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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
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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 review

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
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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
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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 review

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
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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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Louise

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

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Lea

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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