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Fitzgerald on King

Property class: 2.5

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A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery. - Fitzgerald on King (Timaru)
A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a yellow accent pillow. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a folded towel on it. - Fitzgerald on King (Timaru)
A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade. - Fitzgerald on King (Timaru)
A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background. - Fitzgerald on King (Timaru)
A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony. - Fitzgerald on King (Timaru)
Located close to Timaru Public Hospital and Botanical Gardens, Fitzgerald on King provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a framed artwork on the wall.

1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

2 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a yellow accent pillow.

1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, a wall-mounted artwork, and a window with curtains.

2 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Parkside, a neighborhood in Timaru, Fitzgerald on King is in the entertainment district. Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caroline Bay Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Botanical Gardens. Visit our Timaru travel guide
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7-9 Princess Street, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
    Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Botanical Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Patiti Point
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    3 min drive
  • Black & Coffee
    7 min drive
  • Benny's Again! Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Sopheze
    19 min walk
  • Kfc
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

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  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fitzgerald on King pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fitzgerald on King?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fitzgerald on King?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Fitzgerald on King located?

Located in Parkside, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital. South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are also within 2 mi (3 km). Timaru Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fitzgerald on King Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night in Timaru

Have not stayed here for awhile, comfortable, warm and heaps of room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great, bed was quite hard, but everything else was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lovely woman at front desk was amazing to me and my friends, she was so kind and made us feel so comfortable!! 10/10 would go back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had not planned to travel to Timaru, but needed the hospital services. This place was a last-minute booking that was perfect for us. Our family had been traveling in close quarters and this was great to have a little space to move around. Having a functional full kitchen, dining room, living room, and all the clear spaces for recycling and compost was very welcome. The person who checked us in was friendly and offered room options and a couple ideas of what to do in town. They were flexible about our check out timing which was also super helpful to us. We were only there one night, but managed to squeeze in a little blue penguin sighting after sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two cooking elements plus a microwave
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff clean and modern facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoqin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights. The host was very friendly and checked how we were doing almost every day. The beds are comfortable. Will definitely stay again if we visit Timaru.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, convenient location, older style but very well maintained and very clean. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was tidy and clean. I would happily recommend The Fitzgerald on King your next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Close to hospital

Could do with some TLC - bed was a bit hard. But was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only staying the night. Got in on dark and left early the next morning. It was well situated for our circumstances and very appropriate for what we wanted. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was exactly what we wanted and very reasonably priced but it was a cold night and it took all night for our rooms to warm up with one little heater. Second night was fine as rooms had warmed up
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall the owner was very nice and receptionist was really nice except had to do all via the phone and no receptionist was onsite. The owner helped with added heater to keep room warmed up
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has everything you need for a stay away from home, nice spacious units
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great loved it , very nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
handy to town/hospital/family
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, spacious, quiet motel.

We booked Fitzgerald on King because it was close to where my daughter lived and the very good reviews. It definitely lived up to the reviews, it was very clean, recently decorated, sunny, roomy, quiet and reasonably priced. It was really good having 2 separate bedrooms as we travelled with our adult son. We would have liked to have had clean towels each day - maybe we didn't read the instructions correctly and should have advised the office - but it didn't matter we managed! Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

last time in 2021

Great to be back, will be back in 2022, good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed, spacious, comfortable seating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern, heaps of room and storage.Warm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021