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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

1. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"Love to stay with them as this was my second time with them…. There is nothing to complain about as went perfectly and making my journey enjoyable…. Looking forward to staying with them again"
Australia
Simran
The price is ฿3,163
฿3,638 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Cedar Lodge Motel

2. 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 ฿3,498
฿4,023 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

3. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!"
Australia
Scott
The price is ฿3,761
฿4,325 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Coastal Ridge Apartments

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, (568 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place to stay. We would definitely stay there again."
Australia
Rodney
The price is ฿3,468
฿3,988 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Aspen on King Motel

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 ฿3,417
฿3,930 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

6. 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 ฿2,988
฿3,436 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
The Grosvenor

7. 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 ฿3,222
฿3,705 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Fitzgerald on King

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, (146 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
Canada
Ivica
The price is ฿3,613
฿4,154 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

9. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.2 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Clean tidy & good value"
Australia
Brett
The price is ฿4,148
฿4,770 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
The Sea Breeze

10. 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 ฿3,518
฿4,046 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Panorama Motor Lodge

11. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (127 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, close to everything"
New Zealand
theresa
The price is ฿3,977
฿4,574 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Harbour View Motel

12. 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 ฿2,717
฿3,124 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

13. 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 ฿3,710
฿4,267 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Baywatch Motor Lodge

14. 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, (79 reviews)
"Parking very easy great place to stay "
New Zealand
Nick
The price is ฿3,804
฿4,374 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Bay City Motor Lodge

15. 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 ฿2,278
฿2,619 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
The Fort. Timaru

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 ฿3,399
฿3,909 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

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 ฿1,731
฿1,990 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Anchor Motel

18. 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 ฿1,662
฿1,912 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Aaron Court Motel

19. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai, 3.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (307 reviews)
"Great facilities, very clean and welcoming hosts"
United Kingdom
Kelly
The price is ฿2,737
฿3,148 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Ashbury Park Motel

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, (170 reviews)
"Clean and tidy great location great hosts "
Australia
Judith
The price is ฿2,360
฿3,007 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Blue Dolphin Motel
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Timaru Central

If you're spending some time in Timaru Central, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill

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

Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Seaview

Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kensington like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Timaru's Kensington neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for Kensington travel tips? Make sure that you visit Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Kensington?
Based on our traveller 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 Cedar Lodge Motel and Asure Ashley Motor Lodge.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Kensington.
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.