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The Sanctuary Beach Side

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Timaru with free parking

Photo gallery for The Sanctuary Beach Side

Street view
Boating
Interior
Children's area
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
5 Campbell St, Timaru, 7910
  • Ashbury Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Timaru Public Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Sun Flower Suite

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

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Magnolia Suite

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

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Wisteria Suite

Wisteria 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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Sea View Suite

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

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Jasmine Mini Room

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

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Wild Flower Suite

Wild Flower Suite

Highlights

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

About the area

Timaru

At The Sanctuary Beach Side you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Ashbury Park and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Maori Hill guest house include Timaru Lighthouse and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Sanctuary Beach Side

Guesthouse in Timaru with free parking
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 guest house 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
  • Fridge in a common area
The Sanctuary Beach Side offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. 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 on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 at the property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 per cent

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 guest room 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 existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at The Sanctuary Beach Side.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Sanctuary Beach Side?

Yep, The Sanctuary Beach Side has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Sanctuary Beach Side?

The closest beach to The Sanctuary Beach Side is Caroline Bay Beach (1.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sanctuary Beach Side?

No, The Sanctuary Beach Side does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sanctuary Beach Side?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

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

2/10 Terrible

Mountie, NZ

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

2/10 Terrible

byeongjik

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

钟智康, ホーチミン、ベトナム

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