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Hotel Shiva Sanctuary

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel perfect for exploring Dharamshala

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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Reception
Property entrance
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Near Dal Lake, Strawberry Hills, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, 176216
  • Dal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dalai Lama's Residence
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Dalai Lama Temple Complex
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kangra (DHM-Gaggal)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room-Non AC-Non View | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room-Non AC-Non View

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Suite

  • 172 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room-AC, Valley View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Premium Room-AC, Valley View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dharamshala

City center retreat .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Dal Lake and within a 15-minute walk of Naddi Viewpoint. St. John in the Wilderness and Hanuman-ka-Tibba are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dalai Lama's Residence - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Kalachakra Temple - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dalai Lama Temple Complex - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Dharamshala Skyway - 12 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Koparlahar Station - 45 min drive
  • Kangra (DHM-Gaggal) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tibet Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Bakery and Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Common Ground Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Himalayan tea shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kailash Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Shiva Sanctuary

4-star spa hotel perfect for exploring Dharamshala
Hotel Shiva Sanctuary offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Dharamshala hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Shiva Sanctuary offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 350 for adults and INR 350 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1300.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for INR 1300 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 350 for adults and INR 350 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: INR 1300 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1300.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Paytm
Cashless transactions are available
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Paytm. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Shiva Sanctuary Amritara Hideaway Hotel Dharamshala
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Aamod Shiva Sanctuary
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Shiva Sanctuary to the airport?

Hotel Shiva Sanctuary is 13.4 mi (44-min drive) away from the Kangra (DHM-Gaggal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary?

As of May 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary on May 24, 2025 start from $69.72, 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.

Does Hotel Shiva Sanctuary have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary.

Does Hotel Shiva Sanctuary offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of INR 350 for adults and INR 350 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Shiva Sanctuary have a pool?

Hotel Shiva Sanctuary does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Shiva Sanctuary have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Shiva Sanctuary have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Hotel Shiva Sanctuary to downtown Dharamshala?

Hotel Shiva Sanctuary is 0.8 mi away from McLeod Ganj.

Hotel Shiva Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed great customer service from all staff involved. Hotel very clean staff very helpful and polite. Can't comment on food as we don't eat in hotels. Good position, upgraded room was fabulous. Thanks all
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has spectacular views of the valley below. It is very clean. Super friendly staff who cater to your needs wonderfully. Our stay here is truly wonderful. Everything is in walking distance. Lake Dal is only a 3 minute walk down the road. A short walk in the opposite direction allows you to see the breathtaking views of the snow capped mountain range above. Restaurant and good food available in hotel. Don’t miss this wonderful location.

10/10 Excellent

Ekta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to McLeod Ganj, very quiet at night. Big comfortable rooms with balconies. Great Indian breakfast! Helpful staff. Thank you:)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Eliezer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel has poor internet, hopefully that will be fixed as I mentioned it to the reception in an email. Shower pressure was low as well. Views from valley view rooms are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff could be more cooperative. Their Spa suite is really good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way below expectations and picture put out while booking - definitely no value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

AJ, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was exemplary. Staff is very courteous. Facility and rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, safe and pleasant motel. Ask for a room with view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The view from our room was the side of a close hill, with people working and others playing on the hill, so there was little privacy. Dogs barked throughout the night. The room was not comfortable and neither was the bathroom. Service was fine, as was the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel

Very spacious rooms, very comfortable king bed. A la carte breakfast was very good. Hotel looks pretty new. The hotel area (Dal lake) is a little isolated from the busy parts of Dharamshala and connected by a narrow windy road that is typical there, but one would need a taxi or autorickshaw to get to the more touristy parts of town. We liked it as was quiet and we were not planning a late night in the busy parts of the town.

4/10 Poor

AI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
ダル湖の側にあり、Naddi Viewpointにも歩いて行けます。設備は新しいです。しかし、朝食が8時半からと遅く、スタッフによっては英語が通じにくいです。レストランのメニューもインド料理かインディアンスチャイニーズ（無駄に辛い）で、チベット料理はありませんでした。周辺にはレストランもあまりないため、食事重視の方にはオススメ出来ません。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

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

perfekt

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018