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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 ￥14,792
￥17,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Cedar Lodge Motel
Exterior

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"
Australia
Sarah
The price is ￥15,899
￥18,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Executive Studio with Spa

3. 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 ￥15,296
￥17,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

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 ￥15,531
￥17,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Aspen on King Motel
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette

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, (290 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Australia
Sheryl lee
The price is ￥15,285
￥17,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Private kitchen

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 ￥15,546
￥17,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Fitzgerald on King
One Bedroom Suite

7. 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 ￥17,034
￥19,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Harbour View Motel
Room

8. 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 ￥14,660
￥16,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Bay City Motor Lodge
Restaurant

9. 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 ￥14,048
￥16,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Grosvenor
Deluxe Studio, Ocean View

10. 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 ￥19,832
￥22,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
The Sea Breeze
Property entrance

11. 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 ￥11,082
￥12,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Fort. Timaru
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

12. 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 ￥16,543
￥19,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Panorama Motor Lodge
Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen

13. 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 ￥9,382
￥10,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Anchor Motel
Dining

14. 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 ￥12,847
￥14,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen

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 ￥12,323
￥14,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Studio with Seaview

16. 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 ￥16,652
￥19,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Superior Studio with Seaview

17. 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 ￥19,624
￥22,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Room

18. 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 ￥7,904
￥9,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Aaron Court Motel
Front of property

19. 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 ￥14,318
￥16,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Ashbury Park Motel
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

20. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (171 reviews)
"Clean and tidy great location great hosts "
Australia
Judith
The price is ￥11,098
￥14,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Blue Dolphin 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 Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Waimataitai

If you're spending some time in Waimataitai, Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great place and handy to work"
Hayden 1-night trip
Posted 20 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.