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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

Executive Studio with Spa | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171)
"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."
Australia
Debra
The price is NT$3,305
NT$3,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 2026/1/6
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Cedar Lodge Motel

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 NT$3,192
NT$3,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - 2026/1/4
Cedar Lodge Motel
Executive Studio | View from room
Coastal Ridge Apartments

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 NT$3,718
NT$4,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - 2026/1/24
Coastal Ridge Apartments
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Parklands Motor Lodge 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, (250)
"It was a very short stay for us very happy with our accommodation. "
Australia
ANN
The price is NT$2,543
NT$2,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - 2026/1/23
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Accessible Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
"Lovely place "
Australia
Duncan
The price is NT$3,497
NT$4,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - 2026/1/11
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Spa Unit) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Aspen on King 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, (549)
"Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful "
Australia
Jo
The price is NT$2,814
NT$3,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - 2026/1/3
Aspen on King Motel
Deluxe Studio Spa | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 0.8 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (266)
"Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay."
Australia
Anthony
The price is NT$3,498
NT$4,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - 2026/1/19
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.7 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (165)
"A great spot for a stop over on the way home. "
Australia
Ange
The price is NT$2,291
NT$2,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - 2026/1/17
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Premier Suite, Courtyard View | In-room dining
The Fort. Timaru

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 NT$2,457
NT$2,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - 2026/1/7
The Fort. Timaru
Front of property - evening/night
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (809)
"Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent "
Australia
Stephanie
The price is NT$2,632
NT$3,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
The Grosvenor
Superior Studio | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Northpark Motel

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 NT$2,893
NT$3,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 2026/1/6
Northpark Motel
Garden
Phoenix Motel

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 NT$2,861
NT$3,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Phoenix Motel
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 2.8 km from Kensington
7.0 out of 10, Good, (101)
"The room was very clean and the staff/owners were excellent."
Australia
Janet
The price is NT$1,574
NT$1,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - 2026/1/24
Aaron Court Motel
Studio | Balcony view
Panorama 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, (117)
"It was in a great location walking distance to restaurants and town"
Australia
Sue
The price is NT$3,294
NT$3,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - 2026/1/10
Panorama Motor Lodge
WiFi, wheelchair access
Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (158)
"Great place, good bang for your buck. We had a 2 story family room that was really comfortable. It's a bit on the older side, but in good shape! We really enjoyed our stay!"
Canada
Marie
The price is NT$2,321
NT$2,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - 2026/1/25
Blue Dolphin Motel
One Bedroom Unit | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bay Viaduct 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, (127)
"Very clean and staff so helpful and nice"
United States
jennifer
The price is NT$3,523
NT$4,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Front of property
Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai, 3.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (292)
"Great wee place. Management were amazing "
United States
Ange
The price is NT$2,550
NT$2,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - 2026/1/7
Ashbury Park Motel
Garden
Anchor Motel

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 NT$1,906
NT$2,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - 2026/1/4
Anchor Motel
Balcony view
Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside, 0.6 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (74)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Alistair
The price is NT$3,940
NT$4,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - 2026/1/19
Fitzgerald on King
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Bay City Motor Lodge

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 NT$3,182
NT$3,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Bay City Motor Lodge
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Where to stay in Kensington

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

Timaru Central

While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

Maori Hill

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

Waimataitai

If you're spending some time in Waimataitai, Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Reasonable tariff, friendly staff, clean & modern accommodation. Great location."
BJ 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Ashbury Park Motel

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.