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Podium Lodge

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
20 Peake Road, Cambridge, 3283
  • Grassroots Trust Velodrome
    11 min walk
  • St. Peter's School
    14 min walk
  • Cambridge Raceway
    4 min drive
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    19 min drive

Room options

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 14
  • 14 Twin Beds

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Studio | Game room

Studio

  • 25.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Cambridge

In the heart of Cambridge, Podium Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Grassroots Trust Velodrome and Cambridge Farmers' Market. .This eco-certified motel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cambridge Raceway and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cambridge Museum.
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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
  • Cambridge Museum - 4 min drive - 3.7 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

Eco-certified motel with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool
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 spa 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, Hot Water Spa. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Bike repair services
  • Bike storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofing

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

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

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 security system, and a first aid kit

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

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Podium Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kaye

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super, clean, modern, tidy, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel, slightly out of town but very quiet. Easy parking. No stairs to climb. Very comfy Bed, good linen. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

10/10 Excellent

Miria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela and Ben

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

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely fresh country air..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. Aircon excellent. Liked that this unit had a table and chairs. And also that access to deep freezer was available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frosey

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with pets
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

6/10 Okay

Awhi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Was very busy place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely new clean, bright motel. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hilda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Lake Karapiro
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Marcella

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024