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Top 10 Hotels in Kensington, Timaru

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (169)
"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."
Australia
Debra
The price is RM385
RM442 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
View from room
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Good location for holiday in timaru, close to places we were visiting."
Australia
Michael
The price is RM419
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Private kitchen
Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
"Great place to stay for short term"
United States
AYELEN
The price is RM374
RM430 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Cedar Lodge Motel
Private kitchen
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Parkside, 0.8 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (261)
"Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay."
Australia
Anthony
The price is RM406
RM467 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.8 km from Kensington
7.0 out of 10, Good, (100)
"The room was very clean and the staff/owners were excellent."
Australia
Janet
The price is RM204
RM235 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Aaron Court Motel
In-room dining
The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru

3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.5 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (8)
"Great place, close to town"
Australia
Steve
The price is RM313
RM360 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
The Fort. Timaru
Desk, blackout curtains, 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, (116)
"Great location!"
Australia
Kirsty
The price is RM454
RM523 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (164)
"A great spot for a stop over on the way home. "
Australia
Ange
The price is RM308
RM354 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
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, (249)
"It was a very short stay for us very happy with our accommodation. "
Australia
ANN
The price is RM310
RM356 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Front of property – evening/night
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (808)
"Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent "
Australia
Stephanie
The price is RM341
RM392 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
The Grosvenor
Garden
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (196)
"Its dog friendly which is fantastic and super handy to where i was working "
New Zealand
yvonne
The price is RM248
RM285 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Anchor Motel
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, (126)
"Very clean and staff so helpful and nice"
United States
jennifer
The price is RM458
RM527 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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, (157)
"We stayed for one night. The owner was really pleasant & helpful with Laundry room. Very clean and comfortable. Good seats for relaxing. "
Australia
Barrie
The price is RM302
RM382 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Blue Dolphin Motel
Private kitchen
The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel

3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (156)
"Nice hotel with and a good check-in. "
United States
Gloria
The price is RM314
RM361 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
The Coast 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, (289)
"Great wee place. Management were amazing "
United States
Ange
The price is RM331
RM381 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Ashbury Park Motel
Garden
Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel

4.0 star property
19.5 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (113)
"The place to stay in temuka"
Australia
Steve
The price is RM372
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Phoenix Motel
Shared kitchen facilities
Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel

3.5 star property
Washdyke, 6.4 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67)
"Was a great place to stay, clean friendly the restaurant had amazing food"
Australia
Fleur
The price is RM376
RM432 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Northpark Motel
Living area
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, (66)
"Great place to stay, handy to everything "
New Zealand
Leanne
The price is RM414
RM476 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Bay City Motor Lodge
Private kitchen
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 star property
Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (545)
"Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful "
Australia
Jo
The price is RM351
RM404 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Aspen on King Motel
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, (116)
"It was in a great location walking distance to restaurants and town"
Australia
Sue
The price is RM428
RM492 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Panorama Motor Lodge
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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.

Parkside

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

Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.

Waimataitai

While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.

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

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and tidy room with all the amenities I needed"
Colin 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Aspen on King Motel

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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?
Expedia customers rank Cedar Lodge Motel the highest for a stay in Kensington. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is 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.