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Cedar Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Botanical Gardens

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Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Standard One Bedroom Unit | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior One Bedroom Unit | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Studio Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard One Bedroom Unit | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior One Bedroom Unit | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Unit | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Two Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Studio Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio Queen

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 King Street, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • Timaru Public Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Patiti Point - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ashbury Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cedar Lodge Motel

Motel near Caroline Bay Beach
Located close to Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital, Cedar Lodge Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as furnished patios, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children

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, debit 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
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

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Cedar Lodge Motel Timaru
Cedar Timaru
Cedar Lodge Motel Motel
Cedar Lodge Motel Timaru
Cedar Lodge Motel Motel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cedar Lodge Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cedar Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cedar Lodge Motel located?

Located in Kensington, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Botanical Gardens, Timaru Public Hospital, and Patiti Point. Otipua Wetland and South Canterbury Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Timaru Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Cedar Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay, very nice motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay - clean comfy well positioned, quiet and great beds Recommend it as a place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Room was clean and updated. Everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Gem of a property! Well maintained and in a lovely location. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent motel great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Very friendly staff. Good size rooms. Smooth check in process. Some rooms has smell.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Large spacious bedrooms. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

My toddler and I had a great stay. It was warm, clean and tidy and the porta cot was fantastic! The staff also gave us a box of toys for her to play with and she loved the whole trip.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Convient location, very quiet, beautiful lodge, comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Great accommodations with friendly and warm service. Room was perfect, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

A seamless checkin with very helpful staff. Bed was awesome and felt very rested overnight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Such a quiet spot given it is right next to the highway. The service was amazing! Such a great place for families because it is so close to the botanic gardens and the playgrounds there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

perfect location for us

8/10

The staff were absolutely amazing and so was the room itself. Just had a funny smell outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Very nice experience, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Great overnight stay. Very good accommodation and facilities. Enjoyed being able to walk to Botanic gardens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Beautiful room - very clean and comfortable

8/10

Very friendly reception on arrival, very clean great pressure in shower and comfortable beds. Nice outlook with garden to sit in

8/10

Good value, nice and tidy, also nice Lazyboy chairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

A pleasant motel, prices vary from day to day which can make it expensive in comparison to some 4 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Easy access and clean. Great access to the botanical gardens.

10/10

Great stay , friendly hosts and good facilities. Bed a little softer than my personal preference of a firm mattress but still slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Thanks for having us ! Great little units with all you need and so quiet even on a busy Easter weekend, easy drive into town or lovely short walk to the botanic gardens, we loved the big trampoline for our girl too ! We will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Nicely renovated. Quiet and clean.