Kensington Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$202 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$202
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Very clean, friendly staff, modern & warm with a beautiful view of the mountain."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Cedar Lodge Motel
Cedar Lodge Motel
3 out of 5
36 King Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$179 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$179
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
"very nice"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Cedar Lodge Motel
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
95-99 King Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$191 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$191
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)
"A very well appointed room, including a Spa. Pristine clean and the bed...so comfy! There was a little noise from the nearby road....but we slept well! Just a one night stay, but it would be a great place for a longer stay we believe."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is NZ$201 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$201
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"Very well maintained and presented property, ours was a modern large spacious room. Good location. Nothing at all to fault which in itself is often rare these days. Would return without hesitation."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Aspen on King Motel
Aspen on King Motel
4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$165 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$165
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"Very clean, comfy bed, lovely warm unit, 7min walk to the hospital. Perfect wee kitchenette that had everything i needed to prepare my meals. My only gripe would be the lack of secure window ventilation latches. I love to air out my room securely whilst im out. Easy fix tho. I will definitely be ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Aspen on King Motel
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$147 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$147
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (790 reviews)
"Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

The Grosvenor
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

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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.

Parkside
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Redruth

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Redruth and surrounding area, you can visit South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Redruth
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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.

Timaru Central
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Watlington

Watlington might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Watlington
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Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Timaru Port
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Seaview

Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Seaview

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