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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, (135 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 ₩131,439
₩151,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Cedar Lodge Motel
A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"
Australia
Sarah
The price is ₩154,762
₩177,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Coastal Ridge Apartments
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.

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 ₩132,110
₩151,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
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, (571 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place to stay. We would definitely stay there again."
Australia
Rodney
The price is ₩129,878
₩149,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Aspen on King Motel
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

5. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Excellent staff and location"
Australia
Paul
The price is ₩140,547
₩161,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Fitzgerald on King
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

6. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 0.8 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (294 reviews)
"Great sized rooms, comfortable beds, nice rooms, very clean. Super easy stop over option"
Australia
Rachael
The price is ₩139,738
₩160,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

7. 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 ₩167,685
₩192,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
The Sea Breeze
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

8. 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 ₩170,790
₩196,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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)
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Australia
Ants
The price is ₩118,777
₩136,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Grosvenor
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

10. 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 ₩139,870
₩160,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Panorama Motor Lodge
A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.

11. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (129 reviews)
"Great location, cool view of the port"
Australia
Thomas
The price is ₩128,086
₩147,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Harbour View Motel
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

12. 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 ₩93,697
₩107,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
The Fort. Timaru
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

13. 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 ₩122,423
₩140,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Ashbury Park Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

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, (280 reviews)
"Clean spacious room. Comfortable."
Australia
Toni
The price is ₩106,930
₩122,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

15. 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, (85 reviews)
"Parking very easy great place to stay "
New Zealand
Nick
The price is ₩121,915
₩140,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Bay City Motor Lodge
A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

16. 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 ₩100,584
₩115,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
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 ₩147,501
₩169,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Baywatch Motor Lodge
A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.

18. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (233 reviews)
"Lovely for solo travellor"
Australia
Frances
The price is ₩81,863
₩94,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Anchor Motel
A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.

19. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.8 km from Kensington
6.8 out of 10, (142 reviews)
"It's only a stopover not a holiday good for the money you get what you pay for."
Australia
mark
The price is ₩72,096
₩82,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Aaron Court Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a television in the adjacent room.

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 ₩93,834
₩119,553 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.

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.

Highfield

While Highfield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely amazing stay. very clean.amazing staff.we had everything we needed for our stay we will be back .The internet connection was amazing .you helped make our stay easy and amazing Thank you. The spa bath was fantastic. The beds are so very comfortable .THANK YOU"
DEBORAH 1-night trip
Posted 5 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?
For your stay in Kensington, Asure Ashley Motor Lodge is one of the top choices based on our traveler data. Another good option for your stay in the area is Coastal Ridge Apartments.
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.