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) #### 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) #### 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) --- ## Kensington Hotel Deals ![Coastal Ridge Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157828/1f896c71_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coastal Ridge Apartments 38 King Street Timaru $129 nightly $149 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews) Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location. Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=20157828&PinnedHotelID=20157828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191684738961408) ![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 $126 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! (172 reviews) Very clean, spacious, comfortable. Went out of their way to help with laundry, even late in the day. Super friendly people created a wonderful atmosphere. Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=3644136&PinnedHotelID=3644136&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 $100 nightly $115 total Mar 6 - Mar 7 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%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%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 $90 nightly $104 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 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! (818 reviews) We were wowed by the entire place . Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%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 $82 nightly $95 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 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! (255 reviews) Clean. Convenient Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=2592958&PinnedHotelID=2592958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191684738961408) ![Aaron Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97072700/97072619/a8b89550_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aaron Court Motel 27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $52 nightly $60 total Mar 11 - Mar 12 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ... 7/10 Good! (112 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F11%2F2026&endDate=3%2F12%2F2026&selected=97072619&PinnedHotelID=97072619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191684738961408) [See all 54 properties in Kensington](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F11%2F2026&endDate=2%2F12%2F2026®ionId=693191684738961408) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Seaview.dx693191719415021568) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Timaru Port While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. 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