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The Sanctuary Beach Side

3.0 star property
3-star guest house in Maori Hill

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach and calm water.
A two-story house with a gabled roof, a brick chimney, and a front garden with flowering plants.
A wooden staircase with a red carpet, a console table with a vase of flowers, and a mirror above it.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a brick wall, and a house with a blue roof.
A red door with a window, a brick wall, and two white chairs outside.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5 Campbell St, Timaru, 7910
  • Place, Ashbury Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Timaru Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Magnolia Suite

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a red cabinet, a wooden chair, a patterned rug, and a painting on the wall.

Magnolia Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Sea View Suite

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a view of a building outside.

Sea View Suite

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Wisteria Suite

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a painting on the wall, a wooden door, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Wisteria Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Sun Flower Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a red rug.

Sun Flower Suite

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Wild Flower Suite

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a wooden door, a wall-mounted painting, and a patterned rug.

Wild Flower Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Jasmine Mini Room

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a bedside lamp, a small wooden nightstand, and a vase with flowers.

Jasmine Mini Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Timaru

Maori Hill stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Maori Hill guesthouse, you'll find Ashbury Park and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Also, Timaru Lighthouse is within half a mile (1 km) and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Aigantighe Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 10 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Kebabs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Hill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Sanctuary Beach Side

3-star guest house in Maori Hill
The Sanctuary Beach Side offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Sanctuary Beach Side also features express check-out, a front-desk safe, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Timaru guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1929
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Sanctuary Beach Side offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and shared/communal kitchens. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 10 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at The Sanctuary Beach Side.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sanctuary Beach Side to the airport?

The Sanctuary Beach Side is 6.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sanctuary Beach Side have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sanctuary Beach Side.

How close is The Sanctuary Beach Side to the beach?

This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (1-min drive) from Caroline Bay Beach and 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Dashing Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sanctuary Beach Side offer free breakfast?

The Sanctuary Beach Side does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sanctuary Beach Side?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sanctuary Beach Side?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Sanctuary Beach Side have a pool?

The Sanctuary Beach Side does not have a pool.

Does The Sanctuary Beach Side have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Sanctuary Beach Side to downtown Timaru?

The Sanctuary Beach Side is 1 mi away from Timaru.

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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Leanne

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

2/10 Terrible

Mountie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Shortest stay ever

All my other Expedia bookings went well, but not this one. On check in at 5pm I saw a list of rooms and names, with some else's name down for the room I had booked and prepaid. I was told that person was booked in for 4 days, compared to my one. My booking via Expedia seems to have been ignored or overlooked, and the landlord was somewhat indifferent, despite the email confirmation I showed him. I have ranked the standard common lounge as below average, given that it was so small that you wouldn't use it if other people were already in situ. Assessed the likely standard of the bedroom as being average, but I didn't get to see it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lin

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

Lovely and comfortable house.

Lovely house. The paining and decoration are beautiful. The room and bed is comfortable. Can use the kitchen to cook and free chocolate biscuits to eat. Feel free and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
設備内容は良かった。キッチンも綺麗だったし、洗濯機も使えた。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très belle maison décoré avec goût, très très propre, bon accueil, que du positif
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kim

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

钟智康

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

田舎町の一軒家

一戸建てを利用客がシェアするタイプの宿泊システム。管理人らしき中国人男性が彷徨いていたが、玄関に宿泊者名簿が置かれていただけで、部屋の鍵もドアに刺さったまま。特に、迎えられた感は無く、只通りすがりに利用させてもらった、言い方は悪いが、まるで公園の公衆便所のような印象。にしては、かなり豪華なトイレだったが···。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

byeongjik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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