What is Kensington like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Timaru's Kensington neighborhood has to offer. Are you looking for Kensington travel tips? Be sure to check out Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Kensington?

Based on our traveler data, Coastal Ridge Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay in Kensington. This aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Other good options for your stay in the area include Asure Ashley Motor Lodge and Cedar Lodge Motel .

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Kensington.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kensington?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Kensington, head over to our customer service page .

What are the top things to see and do in Kensington?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Kensington with a visit to Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point. Otipua Wetland and South Canterbury Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Timaru.

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Executive Studio with Spa | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

1. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington

Judy and Jerry

￥17,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington

Sarah

￥19,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

3. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington

Lindsay

￥16,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Executive Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside, 0.8 km from Kensington

Rachael

￥16,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop

5. Aspen on King Motel

Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington

Rodney

￥17,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

6. Fitzgerald on King

Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington

Paul

￥18,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

7. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central, 1.8 km from Kensington

Ants

￥15,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Deluxe Studio, Ocean View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

8. The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central, 2.2 km from Kensington

Kurt

￥22,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

9. Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central, 2.3 km from Kensington

Ele

￥18,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

10. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central, 1.5 km from Kensington

Wayne

￥12,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

One Bedroom Suite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

11. Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington

Thomas

￥18,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

12. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington

Garry

￥12,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

13. Anchor Motel

Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington

Rachael

￥10,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

14. Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill, 2.8 km from Kensington

mark

￥9,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Superior Studio with Seaview | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

15. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 2.4 km from Kensington

Ivica

￥21,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai, 3.2 km from Kensington

Toni

￥13,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

17. Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai, 3.6 km from Kensington

Jared

￥15,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

18. Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington

Nick

￥15,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9) | WiFi (surcharge)

19. Blue Dolphin Motel

Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington

Judith

￥13,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

20. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington

Ross

￥18,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal city with a beach, a port with ships, and industrial buildings.

Timaru Central

While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

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Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park.

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Seaview

Seaview might not have many top sights, but Aigantighe Art Gallery and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.

Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

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A large church with two domes and a central dome, surrounded by scaffolding.

Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great view from top floor and nice to be close to mai centre."

Aaron Court Motel

8/10 Good

"Beds comfortable, beautiful crisp white sheets, linen clean. Nice shower pressure and hot, the room was tired looking, but very clean. Could have done with a small dining table to eat at but this wasn't the end of the world as there was a wee coffee table. The rooms were clean and tidy, but the walls could have done with a wipe down, to remove some marks, as it made the place look tired."

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

1. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

3. Cedar Lodge Motel

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

5. Aspen on King Motel

6. Fitzgerald on King

7. The Grosvenor

8. The Sea Breeze

9. Panorama Motor Lodge

10. The Fort. Timaru

11. Harbour View Motel

12. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

13. Anchor Motel

14. Aaron Court Motel

15. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

16. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

17. Ashbury Park Motel

18. Bay City Motor Lodge

19. Blue Dolphin Motel

20. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Where to stay in Kensington

Timaru Central

Maori Hill

Seaview

Timaru Port

Parkside

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Bay City Motor Lodge

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