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Hotel Shiva Sanctuary

4.0 star property
Hotel Shiva Sanctuary's rooftop terrace provides a peaceful escape in the city, while nearby nature adventures and a welcoming café await travelers

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Located in the business district, Hotel Shiva Sanctuary offers urban convenience with tranquil spaces like a rooftop retreat and library. Book ecotours or rent bikes to explore. Amenities: in-room WiFi, onsite café, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Premium Room-AC, Valley View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Valley view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
  • Resort view
  • 16 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Dharamshala, Hotel Shiva Sanctuary is in the city centre. Dharamshala Skyway and Ayuskama Ayurveda Institute are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tibetan Institute Of Performing Arts and Kumar Pathri. Hanuman-ka-Tibba and Tea Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing and mountain biking, or hop on a moped for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Dharamshala. Visit our Dharamshala travel guide
Map
Near Dal Lake, Strawberry Hills, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, 176216

What's nearby

  • Such a peaceful and serene church on the way to Mcleodgunj... must see
    St. John in the Wilderness
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dal Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Naddi Viewpoint
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dalai Lama's Residence
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Tushita Meditation Centre
    5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tibet Kitchen
    7 min drive
  • Four Seasons Café
    6 min drive
  • Woeser Bakery
    6 min drive
  • Norling
    7 min drive
  • Himalayan tea shop
    8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Shiva Sanctuary

Upscale hotel in the business district
Consider a stay at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as cycling and ecotours, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary boast comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Paytm
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Shiva Sanctuary Amritara Hideaway Hotel Dharamshala
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Aamod Shiva Sanctuary
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Hotel Shiva Sanctuary Dharamshala
Hotel Shiva Sanctuary Hotel Dharamshala

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Shiva Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Shiva Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Shiva Sanctuary located?

Located in the heart of Dharamshala, this spa hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Dal Lake, Naddi Viewpoint and St. John in the Wilderness. Hanuman-ka-Tibba and Dalai Lama's Residence are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Shiva Sanctuary Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious room, comfortable bed, wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

Verified traveller

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.

8/10 Good

Tatiana

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

Ekta

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

8/10 Good

Eliezer

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

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

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

perfekt

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018