Podium Lodge

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Studio | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 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

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 14
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio

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

Shared Dormitory

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

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

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Podium Lodge

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a hot tub are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are on-site.
Podium Lodge offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchens with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Cambridge motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Podium Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Grassroots Trust Velodrome. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa
  • Amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 11 minutes by foot from Grassroots Trust Velodrome and a 3-minute drive from Cambridge Farmers' Market
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
Podium Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Podium Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Cambridge motel is smoke free.


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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 older
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 300.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property 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

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Podium Lodge Cambridge
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Podium Lodge Cambridge
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Podium Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 263 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

J S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice rooms, swimming pool and spa. Also outdoor seating was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

milan

Easy check in, clean and tidy, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very comfortable bed. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alister

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay lovely accom and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Iskender

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation option in Cambridge for families and groups.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very cosy, Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela and Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and peaceful location.. well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

milan

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R

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

Great stop off

Great place to stay, good location. Many options for size of group or family’s.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022