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Podium Lodge

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

Three single beds with dark headboards and white bedding, set against a clean and minimalist backdrop.

Shared Dormitory

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

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Relax in a serene space with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a small nightstand, all set against a backdrop of white walls and a carpeted floor.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Cozy retreat with a kitchenette, microwave, oven, and sink. The room features a comfortable bed with white bedding and two pillows.

Studio

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

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Two single beds with white linens and red accent pillows, a desk and chair, and a flat-screen TV.

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.
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What's nearby

  • Grassroots Trust Velodrome - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Peter's School - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cambridge Raceway - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lake Karapiro - 12 min drive - 10.0 miles

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
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 tours/tickets and luggage storage. 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.

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

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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
  • 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

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.

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.

Is Podium Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

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, this motel has a spa tub.

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.

Does Podium Lodge have connecting rooms?

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony 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. 180 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 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

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Quiet and relaxing

Enjoyed our stay at Podium Lodge and the pool was much appreciated. Very clean with good furniture etc There were other open areas for recreational use but we did not have time to explore them. The only negative about our room was that the ranch sliders opened out onto a small courtyard - this was nice but anybody walking past looked right into your "bedroom". Not all the units were designed this way and a small issue. Otherwise really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crissian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service from beginning to end. 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Poojitha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Podium was a perfect place for members of a sports team in Cambridge for an event - clean, comfortable and convenient. Reasonably priced, beautiful swimming pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iskender

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, clean rooms, late check in available with prior notice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay sooo much! It was so clean, comfortable and the staff is amazing. I felt welcomed and at home right away. My Favorit was definitely the pool/hot tub ✨ the kitchen was also clean and had everything u need.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge. Welcoming man on reception. Great pool! Great hub for families. Highly recommend and will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeem

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

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and tidy property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Room was spacious and comfortable. Bed was excellent. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late and the manager left room open for us. Room was well equiped and very clean. Comfortable beds. Would stay agaony
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024