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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

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

1. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (180 reviews)
"Large room, upgraded, wonderful innkeepers, comfy bed, very clean and kitchen worked for us! "
United States
Judy and Jerry
The price is ₩142,744
₩164,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Reception

2. 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 ₩138,156
₩158,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Cedar Lodge Motel
Exterior

3. 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 ₩154,764
₩177,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop

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 ₩148,973
₩171,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Aspen on King Motel
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

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, (287 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Australia
Sheryl lee
The price is ₩146,792
₩168,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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 ₩139,627
₩160,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Fitzgerald on King
Superior Studio with Seaview | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

7. 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, (146 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
Canada
Ivica
The price is ₩156,858
₩180,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Deluxe Studio, Ocean View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

8. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.2 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Clean tidy & good value"
Australia
Brett
The price is ₩177,412
₩204,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
The Sea Breeze
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

9. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (849 reviews)
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Australia
Ants
The price is ₩128,338
₩147,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
The Grosvenor
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai, 3.2 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (278 reviews)
"Manager was very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were perfect for our families needs and were quite spacious. Surprisngly not noisy, despite being on the main road and a handy location to shops/parks/Caroline Bay"
Australia
Zoe
The price is ₩112,328
₩129,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

11. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.3 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (136 reviews)
"Lovely spacious room in a great location. Would stay again in an instant"
Australia
Ele
The price is ₩151,129
₩173,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Panorama Motor Lodge
One Bedroom Suite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

12. 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 ₩155,449
₩178,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Harbour View Motel
Front of property

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 ₩132,277
₩152,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Ashbury Park Motel
Property entrance

14. 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 ₩88,835
₩102,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
The Fort. Timaru
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

15. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (80 reviews)
"Parking very easy great place to stay "
New Zealand
Nick
The price is ₩147,044
₩169,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Bay City Motor Lodge
Dining

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)
"Comfortable and clean. Very handy location."
Australia
Jude
The price is ₩117,507
₩135,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

17. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (224 reviews)
"Nice clean tidy accommodation, very helpful and pleasant owners."
Australia
John
The price is ₩74,336
₩85,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Anchor Motel
Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

18. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (129 reviews)
"Great motel with good size room and kitchenette. It was hard to heat the room but we had an enjoyable stay"
Australia
Sally
The price is ₩167,762
₩192,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9) | WiFi (surcharge)

19. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (170 reviews)
"Clean and tidy great location great hosts "
Australia
Judith
The price is ₩101,387
₩129,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Blue Dolphin Motel
WiFi (free), bed sheets

20. 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 ₩77,900
₩89,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Aaron Court 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.

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.

Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

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.

A large church with two domes and a central dome, surrounded by scaffolding.
Photo by Dan Koczur
Open Photo by Dan Koczur

Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"
Sarah 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Coastal Ridge Apartments

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.