Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee of approximately NZD 15.00 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and a late check-in fee applies for arrivals between 10:30 PM and 6:00 AM.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms. It is advisable to confirm specific needs with the property prior to arrival.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Timaru (Parkside), just a 3-minute walk from the Botanical Gardens and 6 minutes by foot from Timaru Public Hospital. It is approximately 0.9 miles from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 1 mile from Patiti Point.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Aspen on King

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Aspen on King is praised for very clean, spacious, and quiet units and genuinely friendly, helpful staff, with many appreciating well equipped kitchenettes and spa baths plus a peaceful setting convenient to the hospital and town.

Common downsides are that some rooms feel dated and several bathrooms are very small. A few guests also reported a cold bathroom, no bedroom air conditioning, or uncomfortable split beds. Overall, it delivers a practical, comfortable motel stay.

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Facilities

Many units include well equipped kitchenettes, and several highlight in room spa baths or hot tubs. Guests also note convenient off street parking.

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Kirstin

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Kim

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, comfy bed, lovely warm unit, 7min walk to the hospital. Perfect wee kitchenette that had everything i needed to prepare my meals. My only gripe would be the lack of secure window ventilation latches. I love to air out my room securely whilst im out. Easy fix tho. I will definitely be back

10

Peter

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay with very friendly staff. Well located on main road with easy access. Ammenities were wonderful with a spa and spacious rooms. We really enjoyed our stay.

10

Kai Lu

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious. Nice spa

10

Darryn

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

private ,off street parking,well maintained outside area,plenty of space for outdoor activties,lots of sun whole day,with trees for shade.rooms clean and quite,highly recommened.A .very welcoming owners.

10

Pauline

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is quiet, clean and well appointed (love the spa bath) and has the attention to detail that I enjoy in any motel. Things like the biscuit with the hot drinks, large size towels, (and plenty of them), free Sky movies all added that touch of enjoyment to our stay.

10

Man Shan

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice kitchen equipment and good hygiene

10

Ron

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A very comfortable, roomy, clean stay with enough supplies to cook your own stovetop food. We loved relaxing on the balcony listening to birds in this quiet neighborhood an easy walk from downtown. Manager was very friendly.

10

Adrian

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean and great kitchen with proper dining table. We loved the hot tub and the relaxer sofa.

10

Lewis

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice, comfortable stopover during our road trip to lake tekapo. Staff were friendly. Room was reasonably basic but clean. Really enjoyed the spa bath!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a consistent strong point, with frequent mentions of spotless, tidy rooms. A few reviews noted lapses, including one stay that was less clean and another reporting an odor.

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John

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious, clean and well stocked. The staff were very helpful and offered places to see. Would definitely recommend this motel.

10

Jo

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful

8

Melinda

Nov 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Not as clean as other times I have stayed. Still comfortable though

10

Chris

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet. Comfortable in every respect.

10

Karen

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We received a very warm and friendly welcome. Our apartment was spacious, clean and well appointed. We really appreciated the reclining sofa after a long day on our feet. Beds were very comfortable and we had a great sleep in a surprisingly quiet location.

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richard

Sep 19, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

very poor, cold, not heating turned on. fridge turned off Smelt.

10

Debbie

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, warm, tidy and close to the hospital.

10

Murray

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpfull at reception. Superbly clean and tidy well appointed unit.

10

Lou

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spotless and extremely comfortable. The service was impeccable

10

Colin

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and tidy room with all the amenities I needed

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable, and quiet. However, multiple guests mention dated decor and especially small bathrooms; there are occasional comments about no bedroom air conditioning or split beds being uncomfortable.

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Kim

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, comfy bed, lovely warm unit, 7min walk to the hospital. Perfect wee kitchenette that had everything i needed to prepare my meals. My only gripe would be the lack of secure window ventilation latches. I love to air out my room securely whilst im out. Easy fix tho. I will definitely be back

6

Kerry

Apr 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was such a shame the bathroom was minute and only big enough for a toilet and a tiny shower cubicle that you had to climb up into. No bath mat so I slipped when getting out. Not sure how this place got 4 stars.

4

Wei

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed overnight, friendly staff but there is no aircon in the bedroom and the queen/double size bed was put together with two single bed mattress and it’s very soft. My back was very discomfortable so I have to sleep on the floor after being awaken by the discomfort.

6

Martin

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had previously stayed in the newer part of the property and was disappointed to be allocated a room in the older more tired rooms.

10

Karen

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We received a very warm and friendly welcome. Our apartment was spacious, clean and well appointed. We really appreciated the reclining sofa after a long day on our feet. Beds were very comfortable and we had a great sleep in a surprisingly quiet location.

10

Kai Lu

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious. Nice spa

6

Peter

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small old bathroom - no room to dry and separated hand wash facility. Just not suitable for current requiements or standards.

10

Karen

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room very well equipped and renovated, bathroom cold, didnt use spa bath. Owner very friendly and helpful.

8

Kirstin

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed here quiet a bit. Clean, tidy, great staff. Some of the rooms are rather dated, but we'll be back.

10

Adrian

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean and great kitchen with proper dining table. We loved the hot tub and the relaxer sofa.

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Service

Staff are repeatedly described as warm, friendly, and very helpful, with smooth check in and useful local tips. Some guests received upgrades or flexible bedding arrangements.

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Amanda

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely motel. Really convenient for us with the proximity to the hospital. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again. Thank you for your hospitality.

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John

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious, clean and well stocked. The staff were very helpful and offered places to see. Would definitely recommend this motel.

10

Gregor

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot ,excellent staff, very friendly

10

Jo

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful

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Michelle

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well it was the best one out of 6 hotels we stayed at during our trip. It’s definitely worth the price and was given an upgrade upon arrival. It’s really worth the money.

10

Karen

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We received a very warm and friendly welcome. Our apartment was spacious, clean and well appointed. We really appreciated the reclining sofa after a long day on our feet. Beds were very comfortable and we had a great sleep in a surprisingly quiet location.

10

Murray

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpfull at reception. Superbly clean and tidy well appointed unit.

10

WAN CHI

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is super clean and spacious. Staff is very helpful and kind. She assisted to arrange twin beds room for us and provided some useful information for us like restaurant, little blue penguin sightseeing. We had a great time at the motel. Very impressive and memorable. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to visit Timaru.

10

Ron

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A very comfortable, roomy, clean stay with enough supplies to cook your own stovetop food. We loved relaxing on the balcony listening to birds in this quiet neighborhood an easy walk from downtown. Manager was very friendly.

10

Ann

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great check in, room was what was needed and clean.

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Location

Set back from the road in a quiet area, with easy access to the hospital and a short trip or walk to town. Overall seen as convenient for local sights.

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Amanda

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely motel. Really convenient for us with the proximity to the hospital. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again. Thank you for your hospitality.

10

Kim

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, comfy bed, lovely warm unit, 7min walk to the hospital. Perfect wee kitchenette that had everything i needed to prepare my meals. My only gripe would be the lack of secure window ventilation latches. I love to air out my room securely whilst im out. Easy fix tho. I will definitely be back

10

Bradford

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little hotel. Very quiet and very clean. Drove to the downtown area in 3minutes. Went down to the wharf and watched the little blue penguins return about 9pm that night.

10

Robert

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was well appointed and the building is set back from the road, hence it was nice and quiet

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Robert

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dogs on adjoining property started barking at 6am. Not much the owner of the motel can do if you have inconsiderate neighbors. Motel itself was very nice close to city center.

10

Karen

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We received a very warm and friendly welcome. Our apartment was spacious, clean and well appointed. We really appreciated the reclining sofa after a long day on our feet. Beds were very comfortable and we had a great sleep in a surprisingly quiet location.

10

Debbie

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, warm, tidy and close to the hospital.

10

Ron

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A very comfortable, roomy, clean stay with enough supplies to cook your own stovetop food. We loved relaxing on the balcony listening to birds in this quiet neighborhood an easy walk from downtown. Manager was very friendly.

10

Packwood

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, price, and quality.

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Kerry

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet place to stay. warm, comfortable, and good sized unit.

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Aspen on King

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa 2,3,9)

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Luxury Spa)

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Studio,Access Unit)

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Family Non-Spa)

Luxury Studio, Kitchenette (Luxury Studio Spa)

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