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Podium Lodge

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Front of property
Studio | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $149
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14

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20 Peake Road, Cambridge, 3283
  • Place, Grassroots Trust Velodrome
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Peter's School
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Raceway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | Game room

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Shared Dormitory

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

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

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
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory - 7 Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 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

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

Podium Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 260 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Alister

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

8/10 Good

Sian and Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rupesh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, an okay stay - the bathroom could have been a little cleaner and we arrived to the curtains fully open and no A/C running… it cooled off fairly quickly but it was very hot and stuffy when we first got there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sara, Palmerston North

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and clean. Everything we needed for a one night stay. Great cafe at the Velodrome just around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
would not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

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

Highly recommended

Great place to stay. Really well setup for sports people, including bike storage with each room, bike work stand and lots of outdoor field space for sports teams. Really nice, modern rooms and facilities. Plenty of space for parking near rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with partner
It was just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Field days were on so found it fairly expensive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Mawson Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location a little ourside Cambridge. Has large shared kitchen and outdoor pool. Very good for families and large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and well-appointed. Super comfortable bed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

So clean. So quiet. So very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bron

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025