What is Kensington like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Timaru's Kensington neighborhood has to offer. Are you looking for Kensington travel tips? Be sure to check out Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Kensington?

Expedia customers rank Cedar Lodge Motel the highest for a stay in Kensington. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is Asure Ashley Motor Lodge .

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Kensington.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kensington?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Kensington, head over to our customer service page .

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.

Top Kensington Hotels from AED 178

Discover 41 Kensington hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

"This property was clean and comfortably for our overnight stay. A big bonus with this property is the free laundry on sight"

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

"Great place to stay. Has luxurious touches with spa tub, robes and slippers. Have stayed before and will stay again. "

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Mar - 7 Mar

Executive Studio with Spa | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

"Good hotel at reasonable price"

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family non-spa) | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

"A very comfortable, roomy, clean stay with enough supplies to cook your own stovetop food. We loved relaxing on the balcony listening to birds in this quiet neighborhood an easy walk from downtown. Manager was very friendly."

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

"We had not planned to travel to Timaru, but needed the hospital services. This place was a last-minute booking that was perfect for us. Our family had been traveling in close quarters and this was great to have a little space to move around. Having a functional full kitchen, dining room, living room, and all the clear spaces for recycling and compost was very welcome. The person who checked us in was friendly and offered room options and a couple ideas of what to do in town. They were flexible...

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

"It’s a grand old hotel with lovely ceilings in the foyer in particular. The receptionists are very pleasant and welcoming. I was in a very nicely refurbished room on the second floor. Very comfortable and clean, and a really good shower with very good water pressure. I slept well, and enjoyed being close to cafes and the railway station. All in all a really nice place to stay. It will be my first choice next time I travel to Timaru. "

AED 295 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Mar - 7 Mar

"Check-in was quick, and friendly. Room was clean and well equipped. Would stay again."

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

One Bedroom Unit | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Great location and comfortable "

AED 470 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

"Great motel"

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

" friendly service "

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Mar - 22 Mar

Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

"Dog friendly, had a unit beside a grassed area for toileting our boy. Unfortunately front unit on the main highway so traffic noise very loud even though the windows were double glazed. Very nice hosts, Donna couldn't have been more helpful."

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

"needs abit of up dating"

AED 205 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

"Beautiful property. Good and adequate amenities. Very comfortable except for drainage in the shower. Feel as though you’re wading in water because of slow drainage. "

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Mar - 28 Mar

"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. "

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Handy to amenities. Close to city centre. "

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

"Wonderful place to stay "

AED 368 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Superior Studio | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle

"Good price , great food"

AED 360 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

"Host helpful. Small kitchen convenient and room spotless. The room, however, very noisy. It faces the main highway through town, and so loud during business hours. I closed the street facing curtains as no privacy and used earplugs. "

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

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Where to stay in Kensington

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Timaru Central

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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