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title: "Aspen on King, Timaru: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Aspen on King in Timaru: rated 8.1 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aspen-on-king-timaru/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Motel · ★★★★
# Aspen on King

Parkside, Timaru, New Zealand

8.1 ·  Very good 28 reviews ·  #10 #10 of 14 in Timaru ·  4.5/5 on Google, 216 reviews ·  5.0 Location score
## About Aspen on King

Aspen on King is a motel in Parkside, Timaru, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 28 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.0 km from the centre of Timaru. The nearest beach is 690 m away. The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

51 King Street [aspenonking.co.nz](http://www.aspenonking.co.nz)

## How Aspen on King scores

Better rated than 23% of hotels in Timaru

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **5.0**
-   Beach access **8.0**
-   Public transport **4.2**

Timaru average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

216 Google reviews

-   5★53%
-   4★35%
-   3★6%
-   2★1%
-   1★6%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **9**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">690 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Timaru Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Timaru Airport (TIU)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">26 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Timaru</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   War Memorial Cenotaph Timaru210 m
-   Memory Lane630 m
-   South Canterbury Museum1.1 km
-   Te Ana Māori Rock Art1.1 km
-   Caroline Bay Association1.9 km

### Compare

## Compare Aspen on King with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Avenue Motor Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/avenue-motor-lodge-timaru/) Motel ★★★★★ 320 m away
    
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## Questions about Aspen on King

### How do guests rate Aspen on King?

Aspen on King has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 28 reviews, which is better than 23% of rated hotels in Timaru.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Aspen on King?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Aspen on King include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Aspen on King?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Aspen on King from the airport?

The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### Is Aspen on King close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 690 m from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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