The Sanctuary Beach Side
3.0 star property

Comfortable Timaru guesthouse in Maori Hill with free parking

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The Sanctuary Beach Side

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Street view
Children’s area
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
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Overview of The Sanctuary Beach Side

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
5 Campbell St, Timaru, 7910
  • Popular LocationCaroline Bay Beach1 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Canterbury Museum2 min drive
  • Popular LocationTimaru Public Hospital4 min drive
  • AirportTimaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)13 min drive
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Room options

Sun Flower Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Magnolia Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Wisteria Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Sea View Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Jasmine Mini Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Wild Flower Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Timaru

Located near the beach, The Sanctuary Beach Side is in Maori Hill, a neighbourhood in Timaru. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach, while South Canterbury Museum and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are cultural highlights.

What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 5 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 1 min drive
  • South Canterbury Museum - 2 min drive
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive
  • DB Brewery - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Cren Street Takeaways - 15 min walk
  • McDonald's - 8 min walk
  • Burger King - 15 min walk
  • Sukhothai Thai Restaurant & Bar - 16 min walk
  • Speights Ale House - 3 min drive

About this property

The Sanctuary Beach Side

Guest house located in Maori Hill
At The Sanctuary Beach Side, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Sanctuary Beach Side boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1929
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch Smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Sanctuary Beach Side Guesthouse Timaru
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The Sanctuary Side Timaru
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The Sanctuary Beach Side Guesthouse Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary Beach Side pet-friendly?

Yes, The Sanctuary Beach Side allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Sanctuary Beach Side?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary Beach Side?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary Beach Side?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary Beach Side located?

Located in Maori Hill, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Ashbury Park and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Timaru Lighthouse and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 23 minutes by foot.

The Sanctuary Beach Side Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will definitely stay again when I travel timaru. Bed is comfortable, towels all fold in bathroom ready to use. The entire house is Very Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and welcoming
Lovely comfortable and elegant early 1900s home very well appointed with all one could wish for. Excellent host, generous with breakfast goodies etc. and respectful of our privacy and independence. modern appliances all in excellent condition and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mini Manor on Campbell
Great stay although the bed’s mattress could be better
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The amount of food provided for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for an overnight stay. Hassle free check in with great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine, bed was comfortable. Nice touch having lollies & biscuits. Room needs extra cleaning on ledges, carpet, lamp shades etc. First time I've ever had powdered milk in a motel...yuk! We are surrounded by dairy farms...no excuse for not having fresh milk!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Kim, Hawkes Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice views from top floor room.
The room we booked was taken by another couple and the owner could not explain why as his computer had died. We had a nice night but felt disappointed we paid for bigger room. Off street parking is provided but having a larger car proved a challenge to get back out in the morning. Great shower and bedroom was fresh with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
Lack of signage so hard to find Inadequate bathroom facilities - 1 bathroom/toilet/laundry combined is not adequate for 5 guest rooms Describing a room as "sea view"when the only view is a thin strip visible over the neighboring houses is misleading
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018