Kensington

Timaru

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Botanical Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

Botanical Gardens

Patiti Point

Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Patiti Point

Caroline Bay Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Timaru Port.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

Though Timaru Public Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru while you are here.

Timaru Public Hospital

South Canterbury Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

South Canterbury Museum

Top hotels in Kensington

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,711 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
P6,711
P7,718 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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! (101 reviews)
"Good location for holiday in timaru, close to places we were visiting."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
95-99 King Street, Timaru
The price is P5,573 per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
P5,573
P6,408 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
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! (163 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
36 King Street, Timaru
The price is P5,895 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
P5,895
P6,779 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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! (125 reviews)
"Great place to stay for short term"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Cedar Lodge Motel
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

2.5 out of 5
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
The price is P6,235 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
P6,235
P7,171 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"Perfectly fine, great staff, and the room was spot on. Lag time on the TV deciding what it wanted to do was a little annoying, but that’s the only fault I can think of."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Harbour View Motel
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is P4,866 per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
P4,866
P5,596 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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! (534 reviews)
"Spacious. Nice spa"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Aspen on King Motel
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is P5,135 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
P5,135
P5,905 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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! (795 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

The Grosvenor
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

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Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parkside
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Redruth

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

Redruth
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Timaru Central

While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

Timaru Central
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Watlington

While Watlington isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seaview

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