Kensington
Timaru
Visit Kensington
Popular places to visit
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Caroline Bay Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Timaru Port.
South Canterbury Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
Botanic Gardens
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a visit to Botanic Gardens. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
Kensington Hotel Deals
Coastal Ridge Apartments
"Clean room, prime location"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
"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."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
"The room was very clean. Had a kitchen with everything you needed. The bed was comfortable and lovely linen. It was perfect."
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Anchor Motel
"Whole house. Very old house which was actually quite an experience..pull chord for lights and shower over claw foot bath, took me back to my 20's.. 1 full length mirror somewhere, would be great!! But iron and board were very helpful! Needs some work on both bathrooms! Extractor fan in kitchen VERY ..."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
The Grosvenor
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
"Staff very helpful. Not very clean. Cooking utensils need updating/replacing. Beds comfortable and plenty of towels. Bust road but traffic noise not really a problem"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Where to stay in Kensington
Timaru Central
While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and Aigantighe Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Washdyke
If you're spending some time in Washdyke, DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Seaview
Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Botanic Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
