Podium Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel with a full-service spa, near Grassroots Trust Velodrome

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Studio | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Shared Dormitory | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Shared Dormitory | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

Studio

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

Shared Dormitory

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

Triple Room

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

About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Grassroots Trust Velodrome is a short stroll from Podium Lodge, and other popular attractions like Cambridge Raceway are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 31-room, 4-star motel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Grassroots Trust Velodrome - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Peter's School - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Waikato River - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Cambridge Raceway - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 38 min drive - 31.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Prince Albert - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Collective - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clementine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Good Union - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Five Stags - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Podium Lodge

Motel with a full-service spa, near Grassroots Trust Velodrome
Guests staying at Podium Lodge enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. Other amenities at this spa motel include a hot tub, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Kitchens, patios, and refrigerators are also standard.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for NZD 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 300.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The motel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Podium Lodge?

Podium Lodge offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Podium Lodge?

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Podium Lodge on Dec 29, 2025 start from $123.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Podium Lodge?

This motel is located in Cambridge within a short 11-minute walk of Grassroots Trust Velodrome. You'll also find Cambridge Raceway and Waikato River within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Podium Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Is a spa located at Podium Lodge?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this motel.

Does Podium Lodge have a casino on the premises?

No, Podium Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Podium Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Podium Lodge?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Podium Lodge?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this motel.

Does Podium Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Podium Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Podium Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Podium Lodge for a fee of NZD 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Podium Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Podium Lodge?

The closest major airport to Podium Lodge is Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.), which is 11.9 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Podium Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Podium Lodge comes with a patio with some featuring courtyard views.

Podium Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 239 reviews

9.6/10

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Father son holiday

Great spot with my son. Football, basketball, swimming and spa pool are all available to use.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Visarut

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really clean and quiet. Super friendly manager. Great experience all around for us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Auckland

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay while visiting for Mystery Creek event. Close, clean, nice pool facilities and friendly staff. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Abbie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025