• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Located in the newly developed Central Precinct, Kensington at Central offers stylish accommodation, including serviced hotel rooms and self-contained apartments. It features an outdoor swimming pool and BBQ facilities. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free undercover parking. Central Kensington Apartments is an 8-minute walk from the cinema, shops and cafes at the modern Central Precinct on Flinders Street. It is a 5-minute drive from Reef HQ Aquarium, and an 8-minute drive from the dining options of Palmer Street. Public transport is within 2 minutes’ walk. All air-conditioned rooms feature a plasma flat-screen TV. They have a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Some room types also include a private balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Breakfast and lunch is available at the on-site café.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Suzanne
    Australia Australia
    The view was amazing. Lovely clean unit. Great continental breakfast with 3 different cereals and crumpets, fruit bread and normal bread for toasting and juice. Hosts were awesome people. Very welcoming. Will Definately be back and highly...
  • Madeline
    Australia Australia
    The staff were very friendly especially the lady that came out on Friday night after hours to help me get the keys and check in to the apartment. Also the lady on the front reception desk that helped me extend my stay
  • Clare
    Australia Australia
    Great location, nice and central and awesome restaurants in the complex. Had everything we needed, comfy bed, kitchen and balcony was great!

Managed by Property Vine - Kensington at Central

Company review score: 8.6Based on 7,084 reviews from 13 properties
13 managed properties

Company information

The team at Kensington at Central are all about great customer service. They have fantastic knowledge of the area and are on hand to always assist guests with their requirements.

Property information

Situated in the Central Precinct, Property Vine - Kensington at Central is a stylish serviced apartment complex offering a variety of hotel rooms and modern, spacious one bedroom and two bedroom fully self-contained apartments. The Central Village is now home to the BCC Cinemas, Guzman & Gomez, Sushi Kiyo, YWAM Café and Coo-King. Kensington at Central is also a short stroll from the CBD hub, Government and Legal buildings, Palmer Street dining, bars, shops and local attractions. Bus stops at the top of the driveway for travel to major shopping centres. Kensington at Central also offers FREE unlimited WI-FI, complimentary secure parking, and free use of pool and BBQ facilities. Check-in is via the reception in the Holborn at Central tower located directly behind the Kensington at Central tower. If you will be arriving out of hours, we will either text you or e-mail you details of our lock safe system for you to retrieve your keys, along with an information pack regarding the property.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Central Kensington Apartments

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Fence around pool
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Central Kensington Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 263. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Central Kensington Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A Credit Card service fee of 1.6% on Visa or Mastercard and 1.8% on Amex will apply for all bookings paid direct with the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Central Kensington Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Central Kensington Apartments

  • Central Kensington Apartments has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Central Kensington Apartments on this page.

  • Check-in at Central Kensington Apartments is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Central Kensington Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, Central Kensington Apartments is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Central Kensington Apartments (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Central Kensington Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Central Kensington Apartments is 0.7 miles from the centre of Townsville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.