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Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Clean room, prime location"
Australia
MOSES
The price is RM465
RM535 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 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 RM416
RM478 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Cedar Lodge Motel

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 RM406
RM467 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

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)
The price is RM430
RM494 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.6 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (126 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, close to everything"
New Zealand
theresa
The price is RM473
RM544 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Harbour View Motel

Holme Station Homestead

Holme Station Homestead
5.0 star property
14.7 km from Kensington
The price is RM3,183
RM3,660 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Holme Station Homestead

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (848 reviews)
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Australia
Ants
The price is RM356
RM409 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
The Grosvenor

The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.2 km from Kensington
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"We stayed at Seabreeze (family of 4) with our 2 young children. Location was AMAZING so close to the playground, beach, aviary, and an easy walk down the main street. The view was stunning from our room, and even though it was right by the road we didn't find it to busy or noisy. Everything felt new, clean and tidy. It was a beautiful space to stay, and would definitely stay again."
Australia
Kate
The price is RM492
RM565 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
The Sea Breeze

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (182 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean. Very handy location."
Australia
Jude
The price is RM380
RM437 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (222 reviews)
"Nice clean tidy accommodation, very helpful and pleasant owners."
Australia
John
The price is RM263
RM302 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Anchor Motel

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 RM271
RM312 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
The Fort. Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai, 3.2 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (277 reviews)
"Clean tidy a very friendly staff"
Australia
robert
The price is RM311
RM358 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 0.8 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (286 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Australia
Sheryl lee
The price is RM418
RM481 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.3 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (135 reviews)
"Check in staff very friendly and helpful. Clean and well appointed room. Free parking. Close to restaurants and beach."
Australia
Kylie
The price is RM419
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Panorama Motor Lodge

Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel
3.5 star property
Washdyke, 6.4 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (80 reviews)
"Very warm and comfortable, easy to get to and quiet despite being near a busy road. Amazing kitchen facilities with everything you need to cook a meal! "
Australia
Clare
The price is RM331
RM381 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Northpark Motel

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, (77 reviews)
"Parking was great, close to parks and restaurants"
New Zealand
Pamela
The price is RM416
RM479 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Bay City Motor Lodge

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 RM281
RM358 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Blue Dolphin Motel

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 RM392
RM451 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Aspen on King Motel

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 RM383
RM441 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Fitzgerald on King

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai, 3.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (306 reviews)
"Great facilities, very clean and welcoming hosts"
United Kingdom
Kelly
The price is RM366
RM421 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Ashbury Park 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.

Waimataitai

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

Highfield

While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Seaview

Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

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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.

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