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Podium Lodge

Property class: 4

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with white bedding, a small bathroom, and a window providing natural light.
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a kitchenette, and a sliding glass door to the outside.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $144
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13

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20 Peake Road, Cambridge, 3283
  • Place, Grassroots Trust Velodrome
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Peter's School
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a window, and a wall-mounted TV.

Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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A hotel room with three beds, a small table, and two bedside lamps.

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 14

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with white bedding, a small bathroom, and a window providing natural light.

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with three beds, a small desk, and two windows.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 14 Twin Beds

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall art piece, and a view through a door.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory - 7 Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wall art piece, and a view through a window.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Podium Lodge

4-star Cambridge motel close to Grassroots Trust Velodrome
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are onsite.
Podium Lodge offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Cambridge motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, Podium Lodge features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Cambridge motel also offers spa services, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Podium Lodge is a smoke-free property.

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 on-site 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class

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

Podium Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 269 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here. The staff are so welcoming and it is so appreciated that we can bring our dog when travelling for work. It's a really convenient location and we enjoy the peaceful location and nice grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean, close to race track which was ideal, had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice rooms, swimming pool and spa. Also outdoor seating was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Comfortable bed. Well appointed units
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Staff was super friendly, the grounds were clean, great pool and hot tub. The room was spacious, clean and beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy property
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

milan

Easy check in, clean and tidy, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, well appointed room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very comfortable bed. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very nice. Suites what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a friendly manager and spotless rooms. We love thr pool and garden area too. Perfect place to stay if you’re travelling with a dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a really nice and clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay lovely accom and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are in the Cambridge area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean functional and the hub facility was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at the Lodge, specially with our little dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation option in Cambridge for families and groups.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very cosy, Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iskender

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, clean rooms, late check in available with prior notice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second stay and we’ll be back. The perfect choice for dog friendly accommodation. Clean, modern and a bonus having a really nice spa and pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela and Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, great facilities and friendly staff. Perfect overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and peaceful location.. well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024