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Aspen On King

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#3 of 19 hotels in Timaru
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See why so many travellers make Aspen on King their hotel of choice when visiting Timaru. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.

Aspen on King offers guests an array of room amenities including a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available.

The hotel offers baggage storage and newspaper, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features barbeque facilities. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.

While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the steakhouses, including Bullock Restaurant and Bar and Custom Steak House, all of which are a short distance from Aspen on King.

Looking to explore? Then look no further than Te Ana Maori Rock Art (0.7 mi), Sacred Heart Basilica (0.2 mi), and York Street Gallery of Fine Art (0.9 mi), which are some popular Timaru attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.

We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Aspen on King as you experience all of the things Timaru has to offer.

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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Free airport transportation
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BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
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Iron
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Flatscreen TV
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Refrigerator
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On-demand films
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4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Mid-range
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SharonHLondon wrote a review Feb 2024
London56 contributions27 helpful votes
We arrived early and were warmly greeted . The manager was so helpful and showed us where our accommodation was and allowing us early entry . Spacious and scrupulously clean , chairs and table directly outside and across from our accommodation, Were well kept gardens and large chess area- beautiful! So far in our trip we stayed at 5 motels and hands down this was far and away the best !
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: We were on the ground floor - recommended!
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Mike P wrote a review Jun 2023
Auckland, New Zealand282 contributions201 helpful votes
The price was reasonable however with small touches the stay would have been more comfortable. The beds need a replacement as too soft, showers dated and joinery a bit tired. However, the rooms made up for this with nice furniture and fittings. The manager was very nice and welcoming. The place was close to everything but isn’t everything in timaru. Recommend ground floor units. Overall if you have to stay in timaru and I have many times it’s ok.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Ground floor
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Georgina I wrote a review Jan 2023
Christchurch, New Zealand27 contributions9 helpful votes
Stayed at Aspen on King for 4 nights with my Ma and we absolutely loved it. Just a hop into the village and such a great unit too. We had one of the wheelchair access units which meant it had a big open wet floor shower, it was great for Ma that it wasn't a shower over bath situation. The wee kitchen was perfect for cooking a meal at night and the amenities were ample. Hosts were great also, very obliging 👍. Beds were very comfy and pillows very soft. Full size fridge and had a front and back door which created a nice breezy flow through. Television with DVD built in and tones of great DVDs to borrow from the reception.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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susy44 wrote a review Nov 2022
Sydney, Australia8 contributions9 helpful votes
If you want friendly service, comfortable accommodation, daily cleaning, in a quiet area of Timaru, close to the botanic Gardens and walking distance to town, then I would highly recommend Aspen on King. I recently spent 6 nights here ,as my husband was in the local hospital for 4 nights, and the help I received from Sandra and Aiden was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble and they managed to make a very stressful time bearable. Loved the spa bath to relax at the end of each day!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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eenski wrote a review Oct 2022
Melbourne, Australia94 contributions126 helpful votes
Stayed for only 1 night, nice living area but shower and toilet in one minuscule room, never seen a room so small, had to step up to get into shower, which had steel base, water pressure so strong it was actually hurting to shower (couldn't turn pressure down), shoulders hitting walls when sitting on toilet, loud fouled mouthed builders everywhere cursing, swearing etc, try to get downstairs room as upstairs pretty ordinary, like the outdoor seating area outside unit
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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becca b wrote a review Aug 2022
23 contributions5 helpful votes
So I travel a lot for work and I've stayed lots of motels, but this was great. Super clean (and I'm fussy), tidy. Netflix. Sky. Spa Bath. Quality toiletries. Lazy boy sofa and all I needed. Did I say tidy!? Great service and awesome stay. Whatever people were complaining about years ago, it's fixed now. Stayed in back lodge. 100% coming back.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Anwil51 wrote a review Jul 2021
Queenstown, New Zealand552 contributions306 helpful votes
We just needed an overnight stop and the choice was made based on being easy to find and off the main highway so it would be quiet. While we had booked "bigger" room than the standard ones, the space was still very limited and the bathroom very very small. That said - the room - while a bit old and tired - was clean and quiet and served the purpose for an overnighter.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Molly317 wrote a review Jun 2021
Riverton, New Zealand75 contributions30 helpful votes
Stayed here for two nights with around 10 other family members (5 rooms) for two nights on rally weekend. Managers were very quick at check in, which is always a plus. Rooms were perfect, spa bath, fridge/freezer, two TVs, quiet heat pump, nice outdoor chairs with cushions. Throughlly enjoyed this motel & thought it was a great size. Only down note I would have to write is definitely carpet needs cleaning or replacing & fix up scuffs in the wall when needed. Would definitely not stop me from staying here again. Until next time, Thank You
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Book a room down the back, so quiet & private... 22,23 & 24..
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Wilbur61 wrote a review Nov 2020
Dunedin, New Zealand50 contributions28 helpful votes
We booked this motel because we have stayed at this place many times before and been happy. However after this visit and the response from the owners we will not stay again. We paid $172 for a studio room ( this was more than we have paid previously) that was substandard in quality. It would barely rate two stars, see photos of the bathroom. Had trouble sleeping because there was a very bright light outside our room that we couldn’t turn off, it was still on at 11pm. The condition of the bathroom was terrible with a shower over the bath with poor water pressure and and old curtain. In the morning we found the fridge wasn’t working and our milk was warm. I spoke to the man on reception about the fridge and he said they would need to replace it. No apology for our spoilt food. I also spoke to him about the state of the room and he said we got an old room because we booked via booking.com and not directly with the motel! That our room was only worth $130 a night. If motels want to use Booking.com then they shouldn’t discriminate against the guest. Very poor service from this motel.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Aspen on King, General Manager at Aspen On King
Responded 25 Nov 2020
Thank you for taking the time to place your review we appreciate all feed back. Unfortunately as you booked your stay on the day you arrived we were unable to offer you any off our superior back quieter units as we were full. The fridge had not been bought to our attention and has now been replaced. Booking online through a 3rd party agency like booking.com is alway more expensive than booking direct with the motel as you incur commission charges.
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Arina V wrote a review Oct 2020
Rotorua, New Zealand15 contributions2 helpful votes
Best value for money ! Modern, clean, has everything you need and want away from home - spa bath, 2 tvs. Excellent customer service - Owners go out of their way to supply what you need. You can't go wrong if you choose to stay here!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 25 Nov 2020
Thank you for taking the time to place a lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to having you stay again in the future.
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aspen On King
Which popular attractions are close to Aspen On King?
Nearby attractions include Te Ana Māori Rock Art (1.1 km), South Canterbury Museum (1.1 km), and Timaru Botanic Gardens (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Aspen On King?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and meeting rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Aspen On King?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Aspen On King?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, barbeque facilities, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Aspen On King?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Aspen On King?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Oxford, The Speight’s Ale House, and Street Food Kitchen.
Does Aspen On King have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Aspen On King offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Aspen On King have airport transportation?
Yes, Aspen On King offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Aspen On King accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.