Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, The Whispering Sands is set in Timaru, 1 km from Caroline Bay Beach. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. With a shared bathroom, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 10 km from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.2
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.4
Low score for Timaru
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Property surroundings

Facilities of The Whispering Sands

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Beach
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Executive lounge access
  • Express check-in/check-out
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about The Whispering Sands

  • The Whispering Sands offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • Check-in at The Whispering Sands is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Whispering Sands is 0.8 miles from the centre of Timaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Whispering Sands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Whispering Sands include:

    • Double