Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kensington
Stay near popular Kensington attractions
Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
Coastal Ridge Apartments
38 King Street Timaru
The price is AU$166 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$166
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"Clean room, prime location"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
36 King Street Timaru
The price is AU$168 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$168
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
9.4/10 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."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
95-99 King Street Timaru
The price is AU$172 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$172
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Otipua Wetland are located ...
Anchor Motel
42 Evans St Timaru
The price is AU$82 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$82
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (220 reviews)
"Whole house. Very old house which was actually quite an experience..pull chord for lights and shower over claw foot bath, took me back to my 20's.. 1 full length mirror somewhere, would be great!! But iron and board were very helpful! Needs some work on both bathrooms! Extractor fan in kitchen VERY ..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
The Grosvenor
26 Cains Terrace Timaru
The price is AU$133 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$133
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (847 reviews)
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
65-67 Evans Street Timaru
The price is AU$115 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$115
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (276 reviews)
"Clean tidy a very friendly staff"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on 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.
Photo by Dan Koczur
Open Photo by Dan Koczur
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.
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
