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Podium Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel with spa, near Grassroots Trust Velodrome

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Shared Dormitory | Shared kitchen
Studio
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Patio
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 January 2025

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 14
  • 14 Single Beds

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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Studio | Game room

Studio

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 25.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Map
20 Peake Road, Cambridge, 3283

What's nearby

  • Grassroots Trust Velodrome - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Peter's School - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cambridge Farmers' Market - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cambridge Raceway - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Karapiro - 11 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Stags - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Cherry Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪St Kilda Café & Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Collective Barbecue - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Good Union - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Podium Lodge

Podium Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Cambridge. Guests can go for a swim in the outdoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with spa services. A hot tub and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences at this eco-friendly motel include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 older
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-lead area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike repair services
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa, Hot Water Spa. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 300.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 45.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Podium Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Podium Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Podium Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Podium Lodge?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of NZD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas and food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Podium Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Podium Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Podium Lodge?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but SkyCity Hamilton (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Podium Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Podium Lodge also has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Does Podium Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware and a fridge.
Does Podium Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around Podium Lodge like?
Podium Lodge is in the heart of Cambridge, a short 11-minute walk from Grassroots Trust Velodrome and 14 minutes' walk from St. Peter's School.

Podium Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Adeem, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Room was spacious and comfortable. Bed was excellent. Nice location.
Melissa, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Diane, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay at Podium. Room was spotless and had everything we required .
Elaine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pet friendly property. Neighboring unit had 2 dogs that would yap every time you walked past and would run at you when outside. No complaints in regards to our unit. Modern, clean and well appointed.
P, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Love that each hub is named after the host cities of Olympics. This property served our requirements. We were training at Lake Karapiro and had our miniature schnauzer with us. We could stay here with her, we had access to great laundry to wash and dry our training gear. It does not have cooking facilities - only a microwave. But for a very short stay it suited our needs.
Kaye, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great facility for our needs. We had a training camp based at Karapiro. We had to bring our dog and Podium presented as a clean modern accommodation to support our requirements to bring our wee dog. We are returning there in 2 weeks for our last training camp.
Kaye, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super, clean, modern, tidy, comfortable.
Darryl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was an outstanding place to stay at, one of few pet-friendly accommodations in the area too. It was peaceful, spacious and very clean and tidy. Thank you Podium Lodge.
Carmen, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good motel, slightly out of town but very quiet. Easy parking. No stairs to climb. Very comfy Bed, good linen. We will be back.
Karen, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great stay thanks
Gerard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed March 31 2024, 2 nights. Staff were excellent we had rooms separated and they graciously gave us 2 more rooms together. Beautiful facilities. Will definitely recommend this eco lodge
Miria, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was a perfect location for our planned Riverside Ride, shuttle pickups etc. Second time we have stayed at the Podium. Super comfy beds, and perfect for groups.
susan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay if you are in the Cambridge area.
Emily, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carmen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, great facilities and friendly staff. Perfect overnight stop.
Angela and Ben, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely fresh country air..
Rosemary, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable bed. Aircon excellent. Liked that this unit had a table and chairs. And also that access to deep freezer was available.
John, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Frosey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facilities, clean, modern and good location few minutes drive into Cambridge township. Highly recommend staying here, beds are super comfy and unit had everything. Fabulous cafe across the road in the garden centre.
Philip, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The podium Lodge was a nice surprise, We had a lovely welcome a reception and very clear instructions on how to fine our accommodation for the night. The unit was bright and inviting. And had all that was needed. We will be back.
Karen, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Don, 1-night trip
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