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
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Shared kitchen
Shared kitchen
Near the Cambridge Raceway and Farmers' Market, Podium Lodge offers a tranquil retreat. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden, lounge by one of two outdoor pools with sun umbrellas, or rejuvenate in the spa tub. With helpful staff and free in-room WiFi, this upscale eco-certified motel is an excellent choice.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • 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 current price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
20 Peake Road, Cambridge, 3283

What's nearby

  • Grassroots Trust Velodrome - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Peter's School - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cambridge Raceway - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lake Karapiro - 12 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Clementine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Stags - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Good Union - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Prince Albert - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Cherry - ‬2 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 include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

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
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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. 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

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 14-minute walk from St. Peter's School and 11 minutes' walk from Grassroots Trust Velodrome.

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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

Popular mentions

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Location
Service staff
Bed
Family friendly
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What guests liked

  • The pool was a highlight, clean and well-equipped for a great recreational experience. (5 reviews)
  • The property offers spacious areas for pets to run around and is a highly recommended, pet-friendly accommodation. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Great hotel, clean rooms, late check in available with prior notice.
Iskender, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and peaceful location.. well appointed.
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, great facilities and friendly staff. Perfect overnight stop.
Angela and Ben, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay was very cosy, Thanks.
Beth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation option in Cambridge for families and groups.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

The place was really clean and quiet. Super friendly manager. Great experience all around for us.
Visarut, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was only there one night - but it had a great vibe. The town is amazing. Cute and lots of good food.
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stop off

Great place to stay, good location. Many options for size of group or family’s.
R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay with a dog, nice and quiet and the staff are very friendly. The rooms are tidy and in good condition.

10/10 Exceptional

Clean spacious room. We have stayed there often and will again.
COLIN, 1-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice new and well appointed property
Shane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to Lake Karapiro
Hilda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Arrived late and the manager left room open for us. Room was well equiped and very clean. Comfortable beds. Would stay agaony
Tracy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Availability and location
Briony, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice and clean rooms. Was very pleasing to see the cleannesses . Bedspread pillow’s all newly spread and displayed
Mohammed, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was as it should be
2-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent dog-friendly accommodation

The Podium Lodge exceeded my expectations. The accommodation (studio unit) was spacious and tastefully decorated. I had a good night sleep as the bed was very comfortable and the location peaceful. A huge bonus to find a nice place to stay that is dog-friendly. There was ample floor space for my dog to have his large travel bed set up. There was a large grassy area away from the rooms, suitable for exercising dogs. It's not right in the town centre but is only a few minutes' drive away. Overall, an excellent stay.
Hannah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

it was enjoyable if anything was negative was i couldnt find a dessert plate for my porridge and not enough milk available
yvonne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rachel, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

would not stay again
Maria, 1-night trip