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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

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1. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"Love to stay with them as this was my second time with them…. There is nothing to complain about as went perfectly and making my journey enjoyable…. Looking forward to staying with them again"
Australia
Simran
The price is ￥15,290
￥17,584 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Cedar Lodge Motel
Executive Studio with Spa | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

2. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (180 reviews)
"Large room, upgraded, wonderful innkeepers, comfy bed, very clean and kitchen worked for us! "
United States
Judy and Jerry
The price is ￥15,924
￥18,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Exterior

3. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!"
Australia
Scott
The price is ￥15,737
￥18,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop

4. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (569 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place to stay. We would definitely stay there again."
Australia
Rodney
The price is ￥16,525
￥19,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Aspen on King Motel
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 0.8 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (287 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Australia
Sheryl lee
The price is ￥15,612
￥18,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

6. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (76 reviews)
"Excellent staff and location"
Australia
Paul
The price is ￥15,295
￥17,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Fitzgerald on King
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

7. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (849 reviews)
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Australia
Ants
The price is ￥14,521
￥16,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
The Grosvenor
Deluxe Studio, Ocean View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

8. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.2 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Clean tidy & good value"
Australia
Brett
The price is ￥21,411
￥24,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
The Sea Breeze
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

9. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.3 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (136 reviews)
"Lovely spacious room in a great location. Would stay again in an instant"
Australia
Ele
The price is ￥17,100
￥19,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Panorama Motor Lodge
Property entrance

10. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.5 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Backpacker style accommodation at premium rate."
New Zealand
Wayne
The price is ￥10,701
￥12,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
The Fort. Timaru
Superior Studio with Seaview | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.4 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (146 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
Canada
Ivica
The price is ￥17,558
￥20,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

12. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (224 reviews)
"Nice clean tidy accommodation, very helpful and pleasant owners."
Australia
John
The price is ￥7,874
￥9,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Anchor Motel
One Bedroom Suite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

13. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (127 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, close to everything"
New Zealand
theresa
The price is ￥17,978
￥20,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Harbour View Motel
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai, 3.2 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (278 reviews)
"Manager was very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were perfect for our families needs and were quite spacious. Surprisngly not noisy, despite being on the main road and a handy location to shops/parks/Caroline Bay"
Australia
Zoe
The price is ￥12,149
￥14,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

15. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (79 reviews)
"Parking very easy great place to stay "
New Zealand
Nick
The price is ￥17,192
￥19,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Bay City Motor Lodge
WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.8 km from Kensington
6.8 out of 10, (140 reviews)
"Easy to get to and been able to drive around, park at the property."
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥7,680
￥8,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Aaron Court Motel
Front of property

17. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai, 3.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (307 reviews)
"Great facilities, very clean and welcoming hosts"
United Kingdom
Kelly
The price is ￥14,302
￥16,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Ashbury Park Motel
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9) | WiFi (surcharge)

18. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (170 reviews)
"Clean and tidy great location great hosts "
Australia
Judith
The price is ￥11,472
￥14,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Blue Dolphin Motel
Dining

19. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (183 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean. Very handy location."
Australia
Jude
The price is ￥15,524
￥17,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

20. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (129 reviews)
"Great motel with good size room and kitchenette. It was hard to heat the room but we had an enjoyable stay"
Australia
Sally
The price is ￥16,704
￥19,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Baywatch Motor Lodge
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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.

Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Open Photo by Paolo Corrales

Timaru Port

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

Seaview

Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A large church with two domes and a central dome, surrounded by scaffolding.
Photo by Dan Koczur
Open Photo by Dan Koczur

Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent
"So gorgeous! The renovation of the hotel is amazing, loved it! Will definitely be back, I could very happily live in the 2 bed apartment, views are beautiful."
Leanne 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Sea Breeze

Frequently asked questions

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.