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Reviews of The Sanctuary & Spa Plus FREE Breakfast This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

5 Campbell Street Maori Hill, 7910 Timaru, New Zealand

#4 of 5 B&Bs and inns in Timaru

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 388 B&B reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    7.0
    Easy good value for money. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not enough milk for breakfast. Had to send husband out to dairy to get more.

    Clean and tidy room, easy to find. Parking was tight for our ute, so we parked on the street.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    All good value apart from bathroom distance from bedroom
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom not close and had to walk through kitchen/living area

    Large room and comfortable bed

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    8.0
    Fabulously warm, relaxing atmosphere, such comfy beds. Lovely clean house. Will visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No fruit to have with the cereal, eg stewed or tinned fruit, I personally don't have milk on cereal or in hot drinks. No bread for toast,butter or spreads. Ate breakfast down town.

    Good selection of cereal. Lovely biscuits. Selection of hot drinks.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is not well suitable for larger vehicles

    Self check in was suitable.,very neat arrangements and applicable accommodation for the overnight stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Chilly, but middle if winter in an elegant old house.

    Beautiful house, comfortable, amazing shower, lovely breakfast. Easy to check in and out.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is shit i couldn't get out because of a tree and the parking space fare to small Needs ti remove some trees to make it easier to get in and out

    The spa and breakfast was good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    7.0
    Stayed one night, the bed was very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would have been good if the rooms had ensuite's. You feel a bit guilty walking around a wooden floor at 4am.

    I loved the old character house. It had a very homely feel to it.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable and enjoyed it even though some things need to be addressed.
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Instructions were not good at all about getting in… also too long so confusing. I had to take spa lid off and put back on… that was hard because I have only one hand at present. Lid needs to be off for the guest and put back on by own or staff, I feel. Own was there and complained about guests asking him questions… nice man to us but not to others. Had to pay for heating and it was cold so I went cold!! Had to pay for washing machine and dryer even though it says one available. Owner eats FISH every night and the smell even in the morning was disgusting … I don’t think he likes having guest really!!! One bathroom up stairs for 5 rooms! Fridge in room but no kettle or anything … so why bother! After saying all that it was fine .and I liked Gerald. Considering.

    Great supply of what one would need to stay. Gerald supplies a lot of food really and gorgeous house ..

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful old villa tastefully decorated with very comfortable furnishings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The spa was very good and my kids loved the changing lights

    The view

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The small space for car parking. And not being able to utilize OSP due to council regulations 😐

    The quiet. The breakfast. The shower pressure

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2025

    7.0
    Once in the accommodation was very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Receiving incorrect door code which meant I spent 30-40 mins at front door unable to enter the house

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    more information about facilities before searching for them

    Good breakfast arrangements

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Single room was on the small side.

    Good quality linen and towels. Appreciated the soaps and lotions supplied, a generous treat. The spa and shower were excellent. All together a great value stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Manager in Bathrobe all day. Not very helpful

    Location was good, facilities good

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a lovely stay here. The bathroom and kitchen were fully stocked and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. Both the rooms and the bathroom were clean, and the property overall seemed very well maintained. The decor was a bit old-fashioned, but honestly, that just added to its charm—it had a very quaint and cosy feel.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place to stay to relax yourself
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too much rules (not really clear but still ok)

    The decoration and the comfort

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very awkward for parking at rear of property. One guest asked my husband to help her avoid a large overgrown tree, another guest reversed into same tree and smashed rear windscreen of his hire car, also got bogged on lawn as conditions had made it very slippery where he was trying to turn around.

    Comfortable and well furnished house. Welcoming lolly jar at front desk. Great assortment of breakfast cereals, tinned fruit, noodles for breakfast, as well as assorted tea and coffee varieties and biscuits.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At breakfast I would have liked fresh real milk. But there were so many options for breakfast.

    The huge bedroom with comfortable bed, TV, fridge in the bed room.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable, warm, clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only thing I'd like to comment on, is the parking at the back. Very difficult to manouevre past other cars if more than 2 parked. Room for four I think. I had to find another guest to move his car at one point & ended up parking on street.

    Fabulous breakfast. A lot of choice. Very clean & smart.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perfct stop , host is super nice and the house feels like a old manor with large room, free food and a great kitchen. Spa pool was epic

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    9.0
    Amazing, would definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking

    The breakfast was amazing. The kitchen had every possible cooking utensil. Biscuits were a surprise and much enjoyed. Amazing place

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very clean and walking distance to town

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    9.0
    great spot and value for money, ,ovely old villa and nice and clean and tidy + kitchen facilities
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking was too tight to get my work ute in down the driveway and get around trees and other cars, so had to park on road with lots of tools in the back, and also risk of getting towed (they're not meant to have visitors parking on narrow road outfront) - however if you have a normal car would be fine.

    great spot and value for money, lovely old villa and nice and clean and tidy + kitchen facilities were great

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    A great find for us. Very relaxing in the Spa. Beautiful old mansion. We did not eat the breakfast provided...which was quite adequate. Typical Continental style. Excellent value for a stay.

    Stayed in April 2025

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