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Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Indoor spa tub
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Fridge, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments offers a quiet escape near Cambridge Farmers' Market. Guests can enjoy massages at the spa, wander through gardens, or use room WiFi. D'Arcy's Garden restaurant serves local cuisine, and the friendly staff offers invaluable recommendations.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa

Room options

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Executive Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 57 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
34E Lake Street, Cambridge, Waikato, 3434

What's nearby

  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cambridge Farmers' Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cambridge Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cambridge Raceway - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lake Karapiro - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clementine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Five Stags - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Onyx - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Good Union - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Cambridge Farmers' Market
Located close to Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Cambridge Museum, Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, D'Arcy's Garden, features garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and wedding services
  • An elevator, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments have perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 16 to 20 for adults and NZD 16 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • D'Arcy's Garden

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (527 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 16.00 to 20.00 for adults, and NZD 16.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Hidden Lake Hotel Apartments Cambridge
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Hidden Lake Cambridge
Hidden Apartments Cambridge
Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments Hotel
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Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments located?

Located in the heart of Cambridge, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cambridge Farmers' Market and Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Cambridge Museum and Cambridge Raceway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 663 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 663 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 663 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 663 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 663 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to walk to local eateries
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the centre of town pleasant location and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay when I’m in New Zealand! Great rooms, relaxing, good food and awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chunhui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Clean, quite, comfortably. Lots of dining places around. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, staff were great and rooms are very modern and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation. Would stay again. Good sized rooms, nice shower. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shu Yan Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Breakfast!! Not that traditional buffet breakfast. The food quality is brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dekrita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and nice walk by the lake
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located and in good condition. However the hotel facilities were limited with no communal areas except an extremely noisy bar and restaurant. The price for one night was high considering the lack general amenities and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Amenities
Very comfortable hotel. Would stay there again if visiting the area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an enjoyable stay. Very friendly staff. Nice cooked breakfast. Lovely location next to a lake that has walking tracks around it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were not only friendly and helpful, but the facilities and rooms were also exceptional. Breakfast was superb, completely exceeding our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Breakfast is good. Location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was great for a night or two get away. Very clean ,nice modern rooms . The staff were friendly. The area was quiet at night for a great night's sleep in a comfortable bed. There are plenty of shops near the accomodation and a short walk will take you to the restaurants and bars .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager gave us a nice room on the top floor overlooking the trees.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a fantastic property. Great location…quiet and comfortable. A great variety of dining with a 5-10 minute walk from the property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Excellent stay. Quick check in. Ample car parks available. Close to shops/attractions (if you have a car). The room was large & bathroom adequate. Overall excellent stay. No outside noise heard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, beautiful hotel. Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service especially when we checked in was exceptional!! We absolutely loved everything about the property and surrounding areas—wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy it all! We stayed at various locations in NZ and this place was by far our favorite!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was very clean and friendly staff. They have a dining area and food was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly staff, well maintained property. Close to business district and walkable parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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