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

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Cedar Lodge Motel
Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen

Cedar Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (95)
"Large spacious bedrooms. Well stocked kitchen."
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2025
Cedar Lodge Motel
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Executive Studio | View from room

Coastal Ridge Apartments

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (84)
"What i liked was seeing my Motorcycle was still secured and safe on my trailer while parked overnight outside ."
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Spa

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (149)
"Very clean and comfortable unit. The staff member was great and very helpful, he went out of his way to help. We will be back."
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Aspen on King Motel
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family non-spa)

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (512)
"! night the room was very giid except the bath room was very tight. The second night was much better "
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Aspen on King Motel
Fitzgerald on King
Balcony view

Fitzgerald on King

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (66)
"Great place to stay"
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Fitzgerald on King
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (245)
"Great room, great service!"
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
The Grosvenor
Front of property – evening/night

The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (759)
"Great location. Quiet room with blackout curtains. Very impressed with meals at restaurant "
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
The Grosvenor
Panorama Motor Lodge
Studio | Balcony view

Panorama Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (94)
"Good stay for an overnight trip in Timaru. Bed was beautifully firm and towels were nice and fluffy. Good that we had a kitchen space to meal prep for further travel days. Location was perfect for Caroline bay , a little road noise but it didn’t worry us. "
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Panorama Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
One Bedroom Unit

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (104)
"The hotel was amazing. Close to everything, the manager gave great advice on dinner, sight seeing, how to see the blue penguins. Clean, well equipped room with a great view of the water. Highly recommend"
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Harbour View Motel
Front of property

Harbour View Motel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (78)
"Very comfortable beds. Room at the back which is better for road noise. Friendly host with good local knowledge."
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Harbour View Motel
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (151)
"it was alright, close to town and bay"
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Accessible Studio with Seaview

Baywatch Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (101)
"2nd visit. Lovely place to stay."
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Baywatch Motor Lodge
The Coast Motel
Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen

The Coast Motel

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (147)
"A good place to put your head down with comfortable beds and a little kitchen area. The shower was good. The parking was very good for our needs being two vehicles and a trailer plenty of room for security and fencing. The outside Area is all concrete so don’t expect a garden the rooms were very good. A little noise from the main road at night."
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2025
The Coast Motel
Aaron Court Motel
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Aaron Court Motel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (38)
"We were cordially greeted on arrival, escorted to the room, and offered to assist with luggage from car. Town facilities were advised by staff. Overall a very good, comfortable place to stay "
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Aaron Court Motel
Blue Dolphin Motel
WiFi, wheelchair access

Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (139)
"Comfortable, clean and cosy"
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2025
Blue Dolphin Motel
Anchor Motel
Garden

Anchor Motel

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (183)
"Very friendly check-in. The lady at reception was very nice and helpful with our questions being our first visit to Timaru. Walked to the lighthouse then to the penguins. Returned late at night and had an awesome sleep in a very comfortable warm bed. The room is not fancy but perfect for the price and you just need somewhere to sleep. "
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
Anchor Motel
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (216)
"Such a great place to stay! Highly recommend. Clean (I mean that shower was gleaming!), very spacious, private, good price and location. Next time we need to stay in Timaru. I'll definitely be booking here. Thanks!"
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Ashbury Park Motel
Front of property

Ashbury Park Motel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (265)
"Good "
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Ashbury Park Motel
Northpark Motel
Superior Studio | Shared kitchen facilities

Northpark Motel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (54)
"Good motel"
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Northpark Motel
Phoenix Motel
Garden

Phoenix Motel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (99)
"Great place with nice amenities. Proprietor was terrific and very informative. "
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Phoenix Motel
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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.