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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

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1. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 1.4 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (985 reviews)
"Great stay Superb amenities including washer and dryer in room very convenient to catch up on washing during travel Extra special touches in room weren’t in noticed and was very appreciated"
Australia
Renae
The price is ₩155,954
₩179,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.

2. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 1.7 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Spacious quiet room, great breakfast in the morning"
Australia
Angela
The price is ₩116,801
₩134,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

3. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 1.4 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (588 reviews)
"This is one of my favourite hotels in the country. Highly recommend staying here. I also recommend the Press Club to dine. Excellent food and great wine list."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is ₩132,006
₩151,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Fable Dunedin
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

4. The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
4.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 2.2 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The location was so convenient. I booked 2 x single beds but got 1 x queen bed, which was quite annoying, but the hotel was clean and the amenities were good."
Australia
Satoko
The price is ₩128,612
₩147,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

5. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 2.5 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (868 reviews)
"Very helpful host. Very central location, we walked everywhere. The room was bright, and parking was adequate."
Australia
Robyn
The price is ₩107,238
₩123,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."

6. The Chamberson

The Chamberson
4.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (413 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in a great location."
Australia
Tim
The price is ₩118,189
₩135,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Chamberson
A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.

7. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 1.8 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"Very special place, wonderful balcony views, the breakfast cooked by your choice"
United States
Yevgeny
The price is ₩200,408
₩230,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.

8. Ebb-Dunedin

Ebb-Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 2.5 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Super stay, superb location"
Australia
Andrew
The price is ₩187,994
₩216,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Ebb-Dunedin
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a body of water, and a cityscape in the background.

9. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 2.1 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location, the room was great and the included breakfast was fantastic. Definitely good value for money and a great place to stay."
Australia
Beti
The price is ₩129,853
₩149,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
A wooden table with benches outside a building with a sign reading "Conference Centre".

10. 555 Motel Dunedin

555 Motel Dunedin
3.0 star property
South Dunedin, 1.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (372 reviews)
"Ok room, close to shops and food"
New Zealand
Jason
The price is ₩101,652
₩116,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
555 Motel Dunedin
A modern room with a large window overlooking a waterfront, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Thomas Gregg Apartments
4.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 1.6 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (71 reviews)
"Was an awesome stay amazing room and awesome location will stay again"
Australia
Designer
The price is ₩162,485
₩186,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Thomas Gregg Apartments
A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.

12. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 1.5 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
The price is ₩113,973
₩131,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.

13. Aurora On George

Aurora On George
4.5 star property
North Dunedin, 3.3 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (438 reviews)
The price is ₩122,406
₩140,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Aurora On George
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.

14. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
3.5 star property
St. Clair, 2.5 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (824 reviews)
"Clean quiet great location"
Australia
Gavin
The price is ₩158,307
₩182,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hotel St Clair
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a doormat.

15. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 1.4 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (962 reviews)
"Quite a modern style motel which is well equipped, and located for easy walking to town for shopping and dining."
Australia
Gary
The price is ₩131,960
₩155,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Dunedin Palms Motel
A modern building with large glass windows, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped garden area.

16. Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
4.0 star property
North Dunedin, 4 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff and very comfortable beds"
Australia
Mary
The price is ₩117,047
₩134,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
A row of modern houses with large windows and a parking lot in front.

17. Dunedin Motel and Villas

Dunedin Motel and Villas
4.5 star property
North Dunedin, 3.2 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (216 reviews)
"We absolutely loved staying at Dunedin Motel and Villas. It was well-priced, well appointed, roomy and spotlessly clean. The staff were friendly and we were close to amenities. We enjoyed our stay immensely and we would recommend them to everyone."
Australia
Beverley
The price is ₩114,758
₩131,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Dunedin Motel and Villas
A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and large windows.

18. Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin
4.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 2.2 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Scott
The price is ₩126,855
₩145,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Quest Dunedin
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

19. Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel
3.0 star property
Saint Kilda, 2.1 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (435 reviews)
"Lovely clean, big room close to the beach. Friendly hosts."
Australia
Nina
The price is ₩93,377
₩107,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Beach lodge motel
A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.

20. 538 Great King Motel

538 Great King Motel
4.5 star property
North Dunedin, 3.3 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (309 reviews)
"A nice triple room with parking, and was very quiet even though centrally located. Great value - highly recommend."
Australia
Jannette
The price is ₩104,750
₩120,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
538 Great King Motel
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Where to stay in Kensington

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

Travelers come to Dunedin City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Regent Theatre and The Octagon while you're in town.

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St. Clair

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to St. Clair. A stop by St. Clair Beach or St. Clair Golf Club might round out your trip.

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North Dunedin

Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Otago Museum or Dunedin Botanic Garden while you're exploring the area.

South Dunedin

Restaurants and waterfront are just a few things travelers like about South Dunedin. A stop by Edgar Centre is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

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Saint Kilda

You might appreciate the beaches and bars in Saint Kilda, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, St. Clair Beach and Speight's Brewery are just a few notable stops.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

10/10 Excellent
"Right from the start the welcome staff was excellent, parking was a breeze, room was excellent down to even small things like being able to simply cast to the TV. Everything was great. Hadn't tried Quest before but I'm sold"
Allan 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Quest Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

What is Kensington like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Dunedin's Kensington neighborhood has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Kensington.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kensington?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Kensington, click here.
What is there to do in this Dunedin neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Kensington include Edgar Centre, Grand Casino, and Dunedin Chinese Garden. When you're sightseeing in Dunedin, Speight's Brewery and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are also worth a stop.