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Podium Lodge

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Shared Dormitory | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Shared Dormitory | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Studio | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Podium Lodge, near Cambridge Raceway and Farmers' Market, offers a peaceful retreat. Guests can stroll through the garden, relax by two outdoor pools with sun umbrellas, or soak in the spa tub. Helpful staff and free in-room WiFi enhance the experience at this eco-certified motel.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Shared Dormitory | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 120 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 14 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Studio | Game room

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
20 Peake Road, Cambridge, 3283

What's nearby

  • Grassroots Trust Velodrome - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Peter's School - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cambridge Raceway - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lake Karapiro - 12 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clementine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Stags - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mavis & Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Onyx - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Podium Lodge

Upscale eco-certified motel near Grassroots Trust Velodrome
Located close to Cambridge Raceway and Cambridge Farmers' Market, Podium Lodge provides a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. In addition to a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and a bicycle repair station
  • An off-leash area, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Podium Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Patios, kitchens, and refrigerators

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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per day

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 300.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per day

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 or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Podium Lodge Cambridge
Podium Cambridge
Podium Lodge Motel
Podium Lodge Cambridge
Podium Lodge Motel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Does Podium Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Podium Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Podium Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Podium Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Podium Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Podium Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Cambridge, this spa motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Grassroots Trust Velodrome and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cambridge Raceway and Cambridge Farmers' Market. Cambridge Museum and Lake Karapiro are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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