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Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (173 reviews)
"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."
Australia
Debra
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location."
Australia
YING
The price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
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Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"Great place to stay for short term"
United States
AYELEN
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Cedar Lodge Motel
Superior Studio with Seaview

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (138 reviews)
"We received a warm welcome and the room very very pleasant, clean and had everything we needed."
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (118 reviews)
"It was in a great location walking distance to restaurants and town"
Australia
Sue
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Panorama Motor Lodge
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (560 reviews)
"Extremely spacious rooms, extremely helpful staff, close to amenities, fantastic playground for kids on site. Lots of room and parking."
Australia
Anthony McGrath
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
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Aspen on King Motel
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Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (255 reviews)
"Staff great friendly room tidy"
Australia
Jaroslav
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (818 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and the room very clean A most enjoyable stay"
Australia
Richard
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
The Grosvenor
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill
7.2 out of 10, Good, (112 reviews)
"Great budget accomodation"
Australia
Rachael
The price is NZ$97
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Aaron Court Motel
Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (200 reviews)
"Good stay, location great, staff friendly and spacious room."
Australia
Grant
The price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Anchor Motel
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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

10/10 Excellent
"We were wowed by the entire place ."
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Grosvenor

Frequently asked questions

What should a history buff expect from a stay in Kensington?
The historical sites in Kensington are likely a big part of your travel plans. You'll also want to discover the other places of interest while you are here in the area.
How many historical hotels are there in Kensington?
In Kensington, you'll find 3 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.
What are the must-see historical places and other sights in Kensington?
A couple of favourite places to visit are Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point. You'll also find South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden in the area.
What is a historic hotel like in Kensington?
When you choose a historic hotel, you'll sleep in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Kensington, giving a sense of history.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.
Do historic hotels in Kensington have modern facilities?
Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Kensington, don't worry that you'll be staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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