Kensington
Timaru
Visit Kensington
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
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.
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.
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.
Kensington Hotel Deals
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Our first stay at an Ashley location and we will choose them again while in NZ. Hoping they are all this wonderful. Great kitchen space, nice furnishings and excellent staff!
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parking was easy and on-site laundry was handy
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Very tired unit well overdue for refurbishment and over priced for what it was.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
The Grosvenor
I had a great stay. Welcoming, helpful staff, and a lovely room. I always enjoy staying at the Grosvenor, and I’m looking forward to my next stay. Will definitely aim to stay in an Executive room again.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kensington
Redruth
Redruth might not have many top sights, but Jacks Point Surfspot and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Timaru Central
While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.
Watlington
While Watlington isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Seaview
Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
