Timaru Hotel Guide. Hotels in Kensington, Timaru, New Zealand

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Top Trending Hotels Near Kensington, Timaru

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Executive Studio | View from room

Coastal Ridge Apartments

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (98)
"Amazing place to staying. Very confortable and quiet"
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Cedar Lodge Motel
Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen

Cedar Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (119)
"Great stay, very nice motel."
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Cedar Lodge Motel
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Executive Studio with Spa

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163)
"Great "
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Harbour View Motel
Front of property

Harbour View Motel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (104)
"great parking, awesome room, views almost like Rarotonga, "
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Harbour View Motel
Aaron Court Motel
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Aaron Court Motel

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (79)
"Great staff, warm room, beds were comfortable. Great parking"
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Aaron Court Motel
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Accessible Studio with Seaview

Baywatch Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (115)
"Great location. Warm and friendly Hosts, Gorgeous Dog!"
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
One Bedroom Unit

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (121)
"Great location and comfortable "
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
The Grosvenor
Front of property – evening/night

The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (790)
"Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator "
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Grosvenor
The Coast Motel
Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen

The Coast Motel

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (154)
"Great property, very convenient "
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
The Coast Motel
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Deluxe Studio Spa | Private kitchen

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (252)
"Great staff very tidy and comfortable beds"
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Anchor Motel
Garden

Anchor Motel

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (192)
"Comfortable stay as described in room discription "
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Anchor Motel
The Fort. Timaru
Premier Suite, Courtyard View | In-room dining

The Fort. Timaru

3.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5)
"Great place, close to town"
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
The Fort. Timaru
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (160)
"Budget accommodation slightly over priced for location and quality"
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (234)
"Good motel"
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Blue Dolphin Motel
1 bedroom, WiFi, wheelchair access

Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (147)
"Nice room lovely owners will definitely be going back there Thank you Blair,Aimee and the 3 lil terrorist kids "
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Blue Dolphin Motel
Ashbury Park Motel
Front of property

Ashbury Park Motel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (283)
"Good stay, lovely host, great accommodation and location"
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Ashbury Park Motel
Aspen on King Motel
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Spa Unit) | Private kitchen

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (530)
"We've stayed here quiet a bit. Clean, tidy, great staff. Some of the rooms are rather dated, but we'll be back."
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Aspen on King Motel
Northpark Motel
Superior Studio | Shared kitchen facilities

Northpark Motel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (64)
"Was a great place to stay, clean friendly the restaurant had amazing food"
Northpark Motel
Panorama Motor Lodge
Studio | Balcony view

Panorama Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (108)
"nice location, walkable to the little penguins, which we unfortunately missed. "
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Panorama Motor Lodge
Phoenix Motel
Garden

Phoenix Motel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (107)
"I always like to stay here when I am in the area for work, highly recommend this motel"
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Phoenix Motel
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Timaru Central map

Timaru Central

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 map

Maori Hill

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

Seaview map

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.

Marchwiel map

Marchwiel

While Marchwiel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Parkside map

Parkside

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.