Kensington Travel Guide
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Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
95-99 King Street Timaru
The price is AU$154 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$154
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
"Very clean, comfy beds, large, warm, spacious units. Had all amenities needed for an overnight stay or longer. Heat pump was great. Spa bath was lovely and worked. Was great having TV's in both bedrooms as well as in the lounge."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
38 King Street Timaru
The price is AU$161 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$161
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (109 reviews)
"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
36 King Street Timaru
The price is AU$154 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$154
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (134 reviews)
"Love to stay with them as this was my second time with them…. There is nothing to complain about as went perfectly and making my journey enjoyable…. Looking forward to staying with them again"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Aaron Court Motel
27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury
The price is AU$89 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$89
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
6.8/10 (140 reviews)
"At the price point it was probably all that could be expected however for a very little effort they could attend to the shabiness"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
65-67 Evans Street Timaru
The price is AU$121 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$121
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (278 reviews)
"Manager was very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were perfect for our families needs and were quite spacious. Surprisngly not noisy, despite being on the main road and a handy location to shops/parks/Caroline Bay"
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Aspen on King Motel
51 King Street Timaru
The price is AU$162 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$162
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
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.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Open Photo by Paolo Corrales
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse.
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.
