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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.

1. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"A perfect stopover on the way to Christchurch. Clean and quiet, lots of room and easy to get in and out on the main road."
Australia
Lindsay
The price is ￥14,554
￥16,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Cedar Lodge Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.

2. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (181 reviews)
"Large room, upgraded, wonderful innkeepers, comfy bed, very clean and kitchen worked for us! "
United States
Judy and Jerry
The price is ￥14,762
￥17,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

3. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (110 reviews)
"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"
Australia
Sarah
The price is ￥17,125
￥19,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Coastal Ridge Apartments
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

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, (570 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place to stay. We would definitely stay there again."
Australia
Rodney
The price is ￥14,826
￥17,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Aspen on King Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

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, (292 reviews)
"Great sized rooms, comfortable beds, nice rooms, very clean. Super easy stop over option"
Australia
Rachael
The price is ￥14,857
￥17,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

6. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (850 reviews)
"large spacious suit room. fluffy white towels. mini fridge that was silent. Brillant shower. Helpful friendly staff. Loved the lift it was like stepping back in time. Bar/restaurant staff were very helpful and fun to be around. Would stay again."
Australia
Arthur
The price is ￥13,704
￥15,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Grosvenor
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

7. 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 ￥15,327
￥17,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Fitzgerald on King
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

8. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.3 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (139 reviews)
"Lovely spacious room in a great location. Would stay again in an instant"
Australia
Ele
The price is ￥16,138
￥18,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Panorama Motor Lodge
A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.

9. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (128 reviews)
"Great location, cool view of the port"
Australia
Thomas
The price is ￥15,611
￥18,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Harbour View Motel
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

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 ￥10,578
￥12,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Fort. Timaru
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

11. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
"Parking very easy great place to stay "
New Zealand
Nick
The price is ￥14,690
￥17,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Bay City Motor Lodge
A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

12. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.2 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Great hotel, close to town and very modern."
United States
Kurt
The price is ￥20,637
￥23,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Sea Breeze
A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

13. 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)
"would stay again"
Australia
Garry
The price is ￥10,445
￥12,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.

14. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (232 reviews)
"The owner is lovely,so welcoming and friendly!"
Australia
Rachael
The price is ￥8,878
￥10,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Anchor Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

15. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai, 3.2 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (280 reviews)
"Clean spacious room. Comfortable."
Australia
Toni
The price is ￥11,310
￥13,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.

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 ￥7,829
￥9,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Aaron Court Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.

17. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (131 reviews)
"great view of the sunrise"
Australia
Ross
The price is ￥17,019
￥19,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Baywatch Motor Lodge
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

18. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai, 3.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (308 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Jared
The price is ￥13,812
￥15,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Ashbury Park Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

19. 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, (148 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
Canada
Ivica
The price is ￥18,721
￥21,677 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

20. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (158 reviews)
"Nice hotel with and a good check-in. "
United States
Gloria
The price is ￥12,870
￥14,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Coast Motel
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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 Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.

West End

West End might not have many top sights, but Aigantighe Art Gallery and South Canterbury Museum 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 Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay. Nice and clean. Very comfortable and quiet"
Kayla 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

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.