Title: Visit Kensington: 2026 Kensington, Timaru Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kensington](https://expedia.com/Kensington-Timaru-Hotels.0-n693191684738961408-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Timaru](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Timaru.d3445.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Kensington](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kensington.d693191684738961408.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kensington Vacations](https://expedia.com/Kensington.d693191684738961408.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kensington ## Timaru ## Visit Kensington Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Timaru Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Timaru.dx3445) --- ### Popular places to visit ![One of the many sights in New Zealand, this rose garden is found in Timaru, a small town in the south island of New zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3445/c5d23373-1c78-4eef-a984-737bf9fd16a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Trevor-Griffiths-Rose-Garden-Timaru-Port.d553248621526966893.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Botanical-Gardens-Kensington.d6112976.Vacation-Attraction) #### Patiti Point Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru. [](https://expedia.com/Patiti-Point-Kensington.d659339757821399040.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Caroline-Bay-Beach-Canterbury.d553248621532610216.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Public-Hospital-Parkside.d553248635976021980.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/South-Canterbury-Museum-Timaru-Central.d6112974.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Kensington Hotel Deals ![Asure Ashley Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3650000/3644200/3644136/4d1d11c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Asure Ashley Motor Lodge 95-99 King Street Timaru $110 nightly $127 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Otipua Wetland are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews) Friendly staff, very clean, comfy beds. Not my first time there. 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Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=20157828&PinnedHotelID=20157828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191684738961408) ![Cedar Lodge Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157821/41c6ccc8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cedar Lodge Motel 36 King Street Timaru $95 nightly $110 total Mar 7 - Mar 8 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews) Great place to stay for short term Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F7%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026&selected=20157821&PinnedHotelID=20157821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191684738961408) ![The Grosvenor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/6b9b7a65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grosvenor 26 Cains Terrace Timaru $91 nightly $105 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori ... 7.8/10 Good! (820 reviews) Room was spacious and clean. Central location with great off street parking. Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=9625343&PinnedHotelID=9625343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191684738961408) ![Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592958/1d3e34b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru 65-67 Evans Street Timaru $81 nightly $94 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (256 reviews) Tidy room. Handy location but noisy with traffic. Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026&selected=2592958&PinnedHotelID=2592958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191684738961408) ![Aspen on King Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/5895fed5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aspen on King Motel 51 King Street Timaru $108 nightly $125 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! 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