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Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location."
Australia
YING
The price is ₩170,230
₩195,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Executive Studio with Spa | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."
Australia
Debra
The price is ₩153,955
₩177,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Reception

Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (127 reviews)
"Great place to stay for short term"
United States
AYELEN
The price is ₩136,029
₩156,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Cedar Lodge Motel
Property entrance

The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.5 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (12 reviews)
"Great place, close to town"
Australia
Steve
The price is ₩116,066
₩133,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
The Fort. Timaru
One Bedroom Suite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (118 reviews)
"Nice location."
United States
Eddie
The price is ₩175,915
₩202,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Harbour View Motel
Sports bar

Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel
3.5 star property
Washdyke, 6.4 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (71 reviews)
"Really convenient, great staff and plenty of dinning options. "
Australia
Ross
The price is ₩136,683
₩157,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Northpark Motel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (824 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and the room very clean A most enjoyable stay"
Australia
Richard
The price is ₩132,139
₩151,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
The Grosvenor
Superior Studio with Seaview | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (140 reviews)
"We received a warm welcome and the room very very pleasant, clean and had everything we needed."
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is ₩184,926
₩212,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (70 reviews)
"The room was spotless and very comfortable. Check in and out was painless with being notified beforehand what our room number was and a drop box to drop key in on leaving."
Australia
Pamela
The price is ₩154,767
₩177,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Bay City Motor Lodge
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai, 3.2 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258 reviews)
"Staff great friendly room tidy"
Australia
Jaroslav
The price is ₩120,161
₩138,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (202 reviews)
"Good stay, location great, staff friendly and spacious room."
Australia
Grant
The price is ₩90,045
₩103,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Anchor Motel
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9) | WiFi, wheelchair access

Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (163 reviews)
"Great location. Clean rooms and everything you need in the kitchen."
United States
Meral
The price is ₩104,390
₩133,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Blue Dolphin Motel
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 0.8 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (279 reviews)
"Huge clean room, great amenities in the kitchen and very nice staff. "
United States
Colleen
The price is ₩159,776
₩183,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 14 - Mar 15
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.3 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious"
Canada
Peter
The price is ₩159,811
₩183,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Panorama Motor Lodge
Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (74 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Alistair
The price is ₩145,094
₩166,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Fitzgerald on King
Dining

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (177 reviews)
"Staff were so helpful"
Australia
Gillian
The price is ₩114,228
₩131,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (565 reviews)
"Extremely spacious rooms, extremely helpful staff, close to amenities, fantastic playground for kids on site. Lots of room and parking."
Australia
Anthony McGrath
The price is ₩161,694
₩185,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Aspen on King Motel
Front of property

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai, 3.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (303 reviews)
"Clean and quiet"
United States
Kim
The price is ₩125,718
₩144,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Ashbury Park Motel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.8 km from Kensington
7.0 out of 10, Good, (116 reviews)
"Great budget accomodation"
Australia
Rachael
The price is ₩74,343
₩85,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Aaron Court Motel
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (124 reviews)
"Room immaculate, hosts lovely "
Australia
Louise
The price is ₩165,217
₩190,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Baywatch Motor Lodge
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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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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.

Currently undergoing "strengthening work".
Photo by Dan Koczur
Open Photo by Dan Koczur

Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Waimataitai

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

One of the many sights in New Zealand, this rose garden is found in Timaru, a small town in the south island of New zealand
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

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

10/10 Excellent
"Very accommodating Staff. I was very appreciative that they let me charge my electric car for free. "
Rob 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

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?
Expedia customers rank Cedar Lodge Motel the highest for a stay in Kensington. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is Asure Ashley Motor Lodge.
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.