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Triple Room
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed 3 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
49 square metres
4 Large Twin Beds 2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Studio
25.0 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory
120 square metres
14 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 14 guests
(up to 13 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Eco-certified motel with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 31
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Spa services on site
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Full-service spa
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Banquet hall
  • Food and water bowls
  • Dog exercise area
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Fence around pool
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 5

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Fan
  • Number of beds 2

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Cave exploring nearby

Spa Services

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

No lifts

Cash or credit card deposit required

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Contactless check-in is available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Mobile key entry is not available

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

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