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Best Western Sanctuary Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel in Tamworth with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Lounge
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
BBQ/picnic area
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Located in the city center, Best Western Sanctuary Inn offers a quiet escape with its garden setting. Relax in the spa tub, lounge by the pool, or enjoy Mediterranean dishes at Riviera Bar & Grill. Free WiFi in all rooms and a welcoming staff make visitors feel at home.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Minibar, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mezzanine

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mezzanine | Living room | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mezzanine

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Minibar, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Minibar, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Minibar, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premier Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Jetted tub

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly) | Minibar, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Premier Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premier Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Minibar, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Queen and Single Room

  • Sleeps 3

Pet Friendly Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 3

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, Free High Speed Internet, Air-Conditioned, Lcd Television, Mini Bar

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Economy, Upstairs, Air-Conditioned, Lcd Television, Mini Bar

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Loft Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Map
293 Marius Street, Tamworth, NSW, 2340

What's nearby

  • Australian Country Music Hall of Fame - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bicentennial Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tamworth Capitol Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tamworth Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tamworth Station - 17 min walk
  • Tamworth, NSW (TMW) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪83 Services Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zambrero - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Sanctuary Inn

Upscale hotel in the city center
You can look forward to a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Best Western Sanctuary Inn. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Riviera Bar & Grill, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 individually decorated rooms boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 20 for adults and AUD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Riviera Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 6.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 20 for adults, and AUD 10 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 6.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

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 credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Best Western Sanctuary
Best Western Sanctuary Inn
Best Western Sanctuary Inn Tamworth
Best Western Sanctuary Tamworth
Best Sanctuary Tamworth
Best Western Sanctuary Inn Hotel
Best Western Sanctuary Inn Tamworth
Best Western Sanctuary Inn Hotel Tamworth

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Sanctuary Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Sanctuary Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of AUD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Best Western Sanctuary Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Sanctuary Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Sanctuary Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Best Western Sanctuary Inn located?

Located in the heart of Tamworth, this hotel is steps from Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum and Powerhouse Park - Leash Free Area. Australian Country Music Hall of Fame and Bicentennial Park are also within 10 minutes. Tamworth Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Best Western Sanctuary Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aside from road noise, which is just a fact of life when you're on the main road, it was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a quick stay as we got in at midnight. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are dated but the service and restaurant is good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Monique

Bit dated, bathroom had a bit of mold, otherwise comfortable .. staff are excellent though! Good at the restaurant good too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access property with a nice feel to it. Great parking. Good dining room and lovely staff. Bed is quite soft and needs replacement mattress at least otherwise very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coffee is life

Great restaurant and lovely modern rooms. Like the coffee machine in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

kristy

Liked: Staff & service
The bed was not comfortable at all and rolled around the floor it had no brakes so every time you turned over it moved. The rooms were not like the pictures online they were quite outdated. You could hear all the trucks down the highway. the room was supposed to be non-smoking but we had to close the bathroom door to prevent smoke coming into our rooms from others. The property was centrally located and the staff were lovely both on reception and in the restaurant and the food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Riley

Property is outdated and old, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A comfortable stay in a property close to town. Breakfast and service from staff was lovely however the room was in need of renovation (cracks in the walls, old carpets, old grout in bathroom etc.). Nonetheless, a very comfortable bed and the nice included breakfast made for an ideal overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMILLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dont judge till you try

We had a wonderful stay. I was worried when I first got here but found everything to be clean and on point. We will definitely stay here again. The restaurant was a real winner. We were here for two nights and enjoyed dinner both nights. Staff were obliging and really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay. We will rebook in the future. Thank you to Craig for the little touches on Christmas Day

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Amenities
Tv didn’t work after staff tried to fix it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to woolies. Some general maintenance in room on property would lift the overall experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old paint stains on tiled floor in bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jagmohan

Condition was average, bed likely not ckeaned well enough. Got flea bites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and bed’s comfortable, however no hot water across our entire two night stay is completely unacceptable.

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, quiet and easy walk to shops, eateries, etc. Room was clean and bed comfortable although pictures on website room seemed bigger. Included free Continental breakfast. Bang for buck? Didn't feel like it. Overall, just stayed a night, would I stay here again? Probably not.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 of our 2 nights that we had booked due to rooms not being sound proofed could hear everything and was only allocated 1 bedroom key for multiple people, had a neighbouring room knocking on doors at 2am trying to get in because they didn’t have a key .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A quick trip to Tamworth…

I left things behind and received a phone call the next day. Very helpful staff told me what to do to get the things returned. We had quite a basic room, but it had everything we needed. Comfortable bed and a sofa (probably a sofa-bed) to watch tv on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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