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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1. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington

Lindsay

￥17,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington

Sarah

￥19,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

3. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington

Judy and Jerry

￥17,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

4. Aspen on King Motel

Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington

Rodney

￥17,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside, 0.8 km from Kensington

Rachael

￥17,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

6. Fitzgerald on King

Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington

Paul

￥17,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

7. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central, 1.8 km from Kensington

Ants

￥15,246 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

￥24,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

9. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central, 1.5 km from Kensington

Wayne

￥12,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

10. Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central, 2.3 km from Kensington

Ele

￥18,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

11. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington

Garry

￥12,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

12. Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington

Thomas

￥20,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

13. Anchor Motel

Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington

Frances

￥10,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

14. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 2.4 km from Kensington

Ivica

￥21,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

15. Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington

Nick

￥18,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

￥13,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

17. Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai, 3.6 km from Kensington

Jared

￥15,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

18. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington

Ross

￥18,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

19. Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill, 2.8 km from Kensington

mark

￥9,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

20. Blue Dolphin Motel

Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington

Judith

￥13,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely for solo travellor"

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. Cedar Lodge Motel

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

3. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

4. Aspen on King Motel

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

6. Fitzgerald on King

7. The Grosvenor

8. The Sea Breeze

9. The Fort. Timaru

10. Panorama Motor Lodge

11. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

12. Harbour View Motel

13. Anchor Motel

14. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

15. Bay City Motor Lodge

16. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

17. Ashbury Park Motel

18. Baywatch Motor Lodge

19. Aaron Court Motel

20. Blue Dolphin Motel

Where to stay in Kensington

Timaru Central

Maori Hill

Seaview

Timaru Port

Parkside

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

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