Kensington Travel Guide
Timaru
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Top hotels in Kensington
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
95-99 King Street Timaru
The price is £82 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
£82
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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 £96 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£96
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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! (112 reviews)
"Very small room, small bed (double) sank in the middle. Found it strange to have doona not fully covered, top sheet on bed then uncovered doona no cover on top of doona. Room on 3rd floor, only stairs."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
36 King Street Timaru
The price is £83 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
£83
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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 ...
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
65-67 Evans Street Timaru
The price is £64 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
£64
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (280 reviews)
"Clean spacious room. Comfortable."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Aaron Court Motel
27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury
The price is £45 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£45
28 Sept - 29 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 (142 reviews)
"It's only a stopover not a holiday good for the money you get what you pay for."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
The Grosvenor
26 Cains Terrace Timaru
The price is £73 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£73
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (850 reviews)
"large spacious suit room. fluffy white towels. mini fridge that was silent. Brillant shower. Helpful friendly staff. Loved the lift it was like stepping back in time. Bar/restaurant staff were very helpful and fun to be around. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
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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 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.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
