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Aspen on King Motel

4.5 star property
4.5-star eco-certified motel in Parkside

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family non-spa) | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing
BBQ/picnic area
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio/Spa 2,3,9) | Terrace/patio
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family non-spa) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Interior entrance
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

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Map
51 King Street, Timaru, 7910
  • Popular LocationTimaru Public Hospital6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouth Canterbury Museum16 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaroline Bay Beach4 min drive
  • AirportTimaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)16 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Unit, 6,7)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Unit, 6,7) | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Unit, 6,7)

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Spa Unit)

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Spa Unit) | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Spa Unit)

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio/Spa 2,3,9)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio/Spa 2,3,9) | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio/Spa 2,3,9)

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | TV, DVD player, books, video library

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10/10 Exceptional
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Luxury studio/ spa)

In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Luxury Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Luxury studio/ spa)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio,Access Unit)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio,Access Unit) | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio,Access Unit)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Luxury /spa)

In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Luxury /spa)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family non-spa)

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family non-spa) | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family non-spa)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Timaru

Parkside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Parkside motel, you'll find Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital. Patiti Point and South Canterbury Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Timaru Public Hospital - 6 min walk
  • Patiti Point - 14 min walk
  • South Canterbury Museum - 16 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 4 min drive
  • Ashbury Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 16 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Cren Street Takeaways - 3 min drive
  • Burger King - 3 min drive
  • Sukhothai Thai Restaurant & Bar - 2 min drive
  • Speights Ale House - 19 min walk
  • Subway - 14 min walk

About this property

Aspen on King Motel

4.5-star eco-certified motel in Parkside
Aspen on King Motel offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Aspen on King Motel also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Timaru motel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Aspen on King Motel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Things to do

  • Books
  • Playground
  • Video library

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Aspen King Motel Timaru
Aspen King Motel
Aspen King Timaru
Aspen on King Motel Motel
Aspen on King Motel Timaru
Aspen on King Motel Motel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aspen on King Motel to the airport?

Aspen on King Motel is 8.7 mi (17-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aspen on King Motel?

As of May 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aspen on King Motel on Jun 22, 2024 start from $85.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Aspen on King Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aspen on King Motel.

How close is Aspen on King Motel to the beach?

This motel is 1.6 mi (4-min drive) from Caroline Bay Beach and 3.2 mi (10-min drive) from Dashing Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aspen on King Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Aspen on King Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Aspen on King Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Aspen on King Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Aspen on King Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Aspen on King Motel have a pool?

Aspen on King Motel does not have a pool.

Does Aspen on King Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Aspen on King Motel to downtown Timaru?

Aspen on King Motel is 0.7 mi away from Timaru.

Aspen on King Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 499 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kirstin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at Aspen on King when in Timaru. Some of the rooms are a bit dated, but the staff are lovely and it is always clen and tidy. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtenay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Lovely hosts, lovely room, very kid/family friendly with space to run around, jump on trampoline, play chess etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times and always find it great. Will continue to book with them whenever I can

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious ground floor unit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot ,excellent staff, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 more night in Timaru
Great place to stop at, as a rep nice to stay reg and be welcome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had previously stayed in the newer part of the property and was disappointed to be allocated a room in the older more tired rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023