Offering a garden, The Whispering Sands provides accommodations in Timaru. Housed in a building dating back to 1925, this bed and breakfast is a 12-minute walk from the Caroline Bay Beach. The bed and breakfast offers garden views, a terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. The rooms include a shared bathroom. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 6.2 miles from the bed and breakfast.

Couples in particular 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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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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Area info

Amenities of The Whispering Sands

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
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/out
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about The Whispering Sands

  • The prices at The Whispering Sands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Beach

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

  • Check-in at The Whispering Sands is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Whispering Sands include:

    • Double