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Podium Lodge

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Studio
Reception
Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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Studio | Games room

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • 120 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 14 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds OR 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shared Dormitory - 7 Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Free Wi-Fi
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includes taxes & fees
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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 spa 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Peter's School - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waikato River - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cambridge Raceway - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 38 min drive - 50.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Good George Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Collective - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paddock - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Podium Lodge

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 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.
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 hot 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 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

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. 204 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 260 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a friendly manager and spotless rooms. We love thr pool and garden area too. Perfect place to stay if you’re travelling with a dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, well appointed room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean functional and the hub facility was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sian and Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rupesh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, an okay stay - the bathroom could have been a little cleaner and we arrived to the curtains fully open and no A/C running… it cooled off fairly quickly but it was very hot and stuffy when we first got there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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