What is Kensington like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Dunedin's Kensington neighbourhood has to offer.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Kensington.

What is there to do in this Dunedin neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Kensington include Edgar Centre, Grand Casino and Dunedin Chinese Garden. When you're sightseeing in Dunedin, Speight's Brewery and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Kensington Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Kensington

"Close to town. Great warm and clean room enjoyed our stay"

"Nice place to stay "

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

"Overall, a comfortable experience and would consider staying again."

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7 Jul - 8 Jul

"Great location fast check in & out"

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25 Jul - 26 Jul

"Great location "

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25 Jul - 26 Jul

"Nice friendly staff"

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10 Jul - 11 Jul

3 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Very comfortable, clean, reasonable prices, friendly helpful staff."

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3 Aug - 4 Aug

"Convenient to sopping, easy walk, lots of nearby food options. Clean, good wifi, very warm inside and friendly staff. "

"Good place to stay to catch flight from Dunedin airport."

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

"Amazing stay! Super helpful with amazing amenities and service! Would easily come back "

"Great place to always stay suits us perfectly "

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20 Jul - 21 Jul

"Comfortable easy location. Excellent value for money"

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

"We has hair in one of the beds but overall its a nice property "

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

"Fabulous spot to stay. Walkable to town and the shops. "

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

"Great location, nice lodging."

"Excellent accommodation really enjoyed the our stay."

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

"Lovely apartments"

"It was spacious and comfortable. "

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17 Jul - 18 Jul

"Great place to stay, will definitely stay again 👍"

"Great location & the room was very nice"

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12 Jul - 13 Jul

Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Dunedin City Centre

6 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to First Church of Otago or Grand Casino.

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North Dunedin

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.

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St. Clair

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to St. Clair. A stop by St. Clair Beach or St. Clair Golf Club might round out your trip.

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