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4.4 out of 5

"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 b ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 27 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

At Aspen on King Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital. Highlights at this eco-certified motel include free in-room WiFi.

This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between noon and noon. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4.5-star Parkside motel include South Canterbury Museum and Patiti Point.

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

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$123* Per night/room 23 May - 24 May

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

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.TwinXLBed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Bed Count 3 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Aspen on King Motel ratings based on 262 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Aspen on King Motel

Everyone (117) Couples (70) Business (1) Family (72)
4 out of 5
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.

Posted by on 27 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5
We always stay at Aspen on King when we travel to Timaru. Nice quiet rooms, On site Car Parking.

Posted by on 3 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5
Very easy and pleasant stay, clean tidy

Posted by on 17 Jan. 2023

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5 out of 5
Nice and clean property.

Posted by on 29 Dec. 2022

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4 out of 5
No problems

Posted by on 19 Dec. 2022

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5 out of 5
Close to things we needed to visit. Friendly service but room cleaning and pick up of rubbish from room could be more often. We left ours in corridor for 2 days and still there when we left. Great laundry facilities and loved the spa. Great setup in general and we really enjoyed our stay.

Posted by on 16 Apr. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Apr. 2022 by Management

Hi Brian, Thank you for leaving a review of your stay with us much appreciated and enjoyed your stay and the facilities. On the comment regarding your room cleaning and rubbish, rooms are serviced daily during guests stays, At time of your check in, hoping that you would of been advised by our staff that our Housekeeping staff , during this time in timaru of the omicron/covid being present for the safety of guests and staff that services of rooms were currently not taking place and should you require any thing for your room, fresh linen etc and rubbish in your room to be placed outside your room to please let reception know. At this time our housekeeping staff over looked the rubbish removal from outside your room. Regards, Management

5 out of 5
Was a lovely unit, very clean and well presented and a quite location, well recommended

Posted by on 18 Jul. 2021

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5 out of 5
Loved the outdoor tables and the spa bath

Posted by on 9 May 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Jun. 2021 by Management

Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

5 out of 5
Amazing service. Couldn't recommend enough, the motel managers are lovely and the room was great. Super comfortable bed and facilities

Posted by , from Christchurch on 23 Mar. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 Mar. 2020 by Karen

Thank you for taking the time to place a lovely review. We are please you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you stay again in the future.

About the Aspen on King Motel

Location 51 King Street, Timaru, 7910

Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Timaru Station (1.3 km / 0.8 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Dining room
  • In-room dining
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Unique furnishings
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from noon to noon.

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Special check-in instructions:

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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM.
Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8 PM
  • UnionPay
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

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

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

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®

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.