Travelers relax in the peaceful garden while children enjoy the playground, with convenient luggage storage and round-the-clock front desk assistance available.
Located in Maori Hill, The Sanctuary Beach Side provides a quiet retreat featuring a garden and playground for families. Guests can access WiFi throughout their stay, use on-site laundry facilities, and take advantage of express check-out when it's time to depart.
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 Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are cultural highlights. Botanical Gardens and Pleasant Point Museum and Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Timaru travel guide
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, smoke-free property and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
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 and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
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
Limited on-site self parking
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
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Built in 1929
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
The Sanctuary Side Timaru
The Sanctuary Beach Side Timaru
The Sanctuary Beach Side Guesthouse
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.
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Reviews
The Sanctuary Beach Side Reviews
7.8
Good
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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