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Sanctuary Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Luang Prabang

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Superior Room | Balcony
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Located near the Morning Market, the Sanctuary Hotel offers tranquility and convenience. Enjoy the on-site art gallery, coffee shop, garden, poolside, and indulge in massages and facials. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Spa

The on-site spa has couples treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers Thai massages as well as treatments such as body scrubs and facials. Other on-site facilities include a sauna.

Spa treatment
Spa

Room options

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Suite Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Garden view

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Unesco | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Unesco

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Unesco | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Unesco

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite Unesco | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Unesco

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Unesco

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Unesco

  • Sleeps 2

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Suite Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Suite Room 1 Double bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Suite Unesco

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Unesco

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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Kitsalat Road, Ban aham, Luang Prabang

What's nearby

  • Phousi Hill - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Morning Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Night Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal Palace Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ock Pop Tok - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indigo Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Atsalin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dao Coffee Luang Prabang - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Garden Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Express - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sanctuary Hotel

Eco-certified hotel near Morning Market
Located close to Wat Mai and Night Market, Sanctuary Hotel provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Massage treatment rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Sanctuary Hotel have perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Turndown services and slippers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Tablet computers, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sanctuary Hotel Luang Prabang
Sanctuary Luang Prabang
Sanctuary Hotel Hotel
Sanctuary Hotel Luang Prabang
Sanctuary Hotel Hotel Luang Prabang

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanctuary Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sanctuary Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanctuary Hotel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Sanctuary Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sanctuary Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Luang Prabang, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Wat Mai and Morning Market. Night Market and Ock Pop Tok are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 123 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is under renovation so there is some noise near the pool area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at The sanctuary. We were upgraded to a suite and the room was perfect with traditional style wood throughout. The breakfast was so good, a great choice and good coffee with lots to choose from. The pool was a lovely place to cool off after a hot day sight seeing and I can recommend a visit to their spa for a massage and facial . Lastly the staff are so tentative, kind and more than happy to help with anything you require. We booked for 5 nights and could have stayed longer, we will book back in on our way through luang next week. Thank you
Lake on the property
Walking distance to view The Alms ceramony.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful - we’ve stayed in many hotels in SE Asia, and this is the best so far.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

vinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in great location.

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

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

Truly an Amazing Sanctuary

Amazing stay. I was well attended throughout. Yai and John and Lou and Non were all so accommodating. I felt like a very special guest
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christoph

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

Very enjoyable!

Very enjoyable stay. Only downsize as everywhere i probably go, the vegan options where insuficient. But thats nothing i would degrade a hotel for. I enjoyed the Stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Peaceful yet close to everything

We stayed 5 nights. The place was baby friendly. Everyone was very kind. Every time we opened the door, we had the wow feelings. The pond, flowers, design...
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful architecture and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super place to stay in LP

Great location in old town next to temples and on river bank.

10/10 Excellent

SHINSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was near from sightseeing spot. It was also good service and nice hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

E

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

A nice hotel within a short walk from the center

A nice and quiet hotel with pleasant staff...clean rooms and big garden

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Summer in Luang Prabang

A Lovely Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

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

Great hotel with a character

Our whole experience was very positive right from the time we checked in to the time we left. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the activities in the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

DIEGO ESCUAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was extremely clean, the staff was so nice and helpful, they have bike for free that let you discover the city at your own pace. The rooms are spacious and the decoration is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Eco friendly hotel ideally situated in Luang Praba

Due to an admin error on my part we arrived a day earlier than expected, the staff were very helpful and managed to get us into our rooms without any fuss. The hotel is beautiful, centrally located and the staff are very helpful. We had massages in the spa on a couple of days and again the staff were excellent. I cannot recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

good hotel

comfortable stay, clean room and bath, but the electric cattle and air-con was old-fashioned

8/10 Good

globetrotter

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

Comfortable

Comfortable, good hospitality and location. I will stay this hotel again whenever I visit Luang Prabang.

8/10 Good

j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
although some aspects of the room could have been designed better (shower, patio access) it was a very nice room and the hotel and gardens are beautiful. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

8/10 Good

Neil

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

good place

nice place, prob a tad overpriced but nice, pretty location on river

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

A great place to stay

We really loved the Sanctuary Hotel in Luang Prabang. It was truly a sanctuary. A wonderful place to go to each night. Our room was delightful, very spacious and tastefully appointed. The hotel was very handy to all the sites and great restaurants of Luang Prabang. Breakfast at the hotel and also dinner at night in the hotel restaurant was top quality. We highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Loved it

The hotel is set in gardens and pond. The room we had - upgraded - was spacious and clean with all amenities provided and was next to the swimming pool. The breakfast building is positioned next to the pond and extends over it. The staff there were friendly and helpful. Reception staff were all incredibly polite and assisted with suggestions for our walks around town. We really did enjoy our stay and would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

Great location near all the attractions in town

Sanctuary was perfect and true to its name. We couldnt have asked for a better place to stay in Luang Prabang. Front Desk ladies especially "Noy" was so helpful cheery and bubbly. She even booked and rearranged our itinerary and gave her personal experiences and insight!

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

Nice,quiet hotel,good location.

Clean,spacious room,evening one can spend around pond with lotus flowers,at table,dining on Lao food,sipping wine.Close to market,post office,and main street,with impressive Temples,Royal palace,and plenty of good street food.A lot of currency exchange booths nearby.Nice hotel,good value.Very friendly ,helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A real Sanctuary...

I had the pleasure of 8 nights here and an upgraded room also. My room was spacious, tasteful with comfy bed ad I had a generous shower and deep tub. I looked over onto the most stunning lily pond and palm gardens all kept beautifully by the ground staff. The pool was small, unheated, serene and clean. I swam every day. The breakfasts are full of fresh aswell as pastries, fruit with eggs and noodles cooked to order. Overall, a very stylish, central to everything, little oasis where the Asian architecture is nestled in lush greenery, bicycles are plentiful to hire at no charge and staff are extremely polite and helpful. I really loved it here and would recommend it for a restful break, a family stay or a night or two.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly staff.

Nice place to stay. Internet could be better. Relaxing. Overall not bad choice. Staff try hard.

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