Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 15.00 for adults and children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and should be arranged at least 24 hours in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and public areas. Step-free entrances are available, but specific room features should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Kensington, Timaru, just steps from the Botanical Gardens and a 10-minute walk from Timaru Public Hospital. It is approximately 0.8 miles from Otipua Wetland and Patiti Point, with easy access to local attractions.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Cedar Lodge Motel

What guests think

Across recent stays at Cedar Lodge Motel, guests consistently praise the clean, comfortable units and the quiet setting near the botanic gardens and town, making it an easy, practical base for short visits and families.

Amenities mentioned include free laundry, plenty of parking, a trampoline for kids, and many TV channels. Rooms are generally spacious and warm, with some renovated; a few comments note minor quirks such as weak shower pressure, limited power outlets, missing kitchen curtains, dated elements, and occasional odors outside or in certain rooms. While most found staff exceptionally helpful and check-in smooth, one guest reported an unfriendly interaction and confusion about charges. Overall, it suits short stopovers.

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Facilities

Guests highlight practical extras such as free on-site laundry, ample parking, a trampoline for kids, garden seating, and Sky TV with many channels.

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Michelle

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay , friendly hosts and good facilities. Bed a little softer than my personal preference of a firm mattress but still slept well.

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Kelly

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The manager was so lovely. Room and grounds very clean and lovely gardens. Was staying for work and the motel was exactly what I needed. Would recommend.

10

Julie

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was clean and comfortably for our overnight stay. A big bonus with this property is the free laundry on sight

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Greg

Sep 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Had a back unit was was a long way off road so very quiet. Nice bed, good amenities, Sky TV, nice and fast check in. All Good

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Kelsey

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Had a fabulous 4 night stay with my family. The owners are lovely welcoming people. The rooms are super clean and comfortable. There are little added touches that just make your stay more enjoyable. For example, They have washing facilities which is handy when you are travelling. Lots of TV channels. A trampoline for kids which was a real hit. Plenty of parking. An assortment of hot drinks. Warm rooms and plenty of blankets. Daily cleaning and extra towels. Kind staff who treat you like family. Definitely recommend this place.

10

Iain

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great overnight stay. Very good accommodation and facilities. Enjoyed being able to walk to Botanic gardens. Highly recommend.

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Fiona

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Very friendly reception on arrival, very clean great pressure in shower and comfortable beds. Nice outlook with garden to sit in

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Brad

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thanks for having us ! Great little units with all you need and so quiet even on a busy Easter weekend, easy drive into town or lovely short walk to the botanic gardens, we loved the big trampoline for our girl too ! We will definitely be back !

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms as very clean and well maintained. A few mention occasional odors outside or in some rooms.

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Kelly

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The manager was so lovely. Room and grounds very clean and lovely gardens. Was staying for work and the motel was exactly what I needed. Would recommend.

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Julie

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was clean and comfortably for our overnight stay. A big bonus with this property is the free laundry on sight

8

Fahad

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Good size rooms. Smooth check in process. Some rooms has smell.

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Ray

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great accommodations with friendly and warm service. Room was perfect, quiet and clean.

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Nicole

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My toddler and I had a great stay. It was warm, clean and tidy and the porta cot was fantastic! The staff also gave us a box of toys for her to play with and she loved the whole trip.

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Hayley

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were absolutely amazing and so was the room itself. Just had a funny smell outside.

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Marie

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Very clean. Friendly staff. Would stay again

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Maria

Dec 29, 2022

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Stayed 19,355 nights

Beautiful room - very clean and comfortable

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Clair

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and updated. Everything we needed

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Dawn

Feb 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nicely renovated property. Very clean!! Helpful staff. Directed us to good places to eat and the penguin viewing area. Had a nice stay! 😊

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, warm, and comfortable, with some renovated and well equipped for families. Minor issues noted include weak shower pressure, limited outlets, missing kitchen curtains, dated furnishings, and recliners that tipped over.

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DAVID

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As a motel in a small town it does what’s required for a nights stay but any longer might be an issue The strange sign stating $50 fee will be added if your dishes are not cleaned and put away is off putting and the lazy boy chairs tipped over backwards 2 in our group so may need to warn people bit cold bit dated but is in Timaru so didn’t expect much

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Karen

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The welcome by office staff was great. The room was large and updated. We enjoyed being able to walk easily to town.

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narissa

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the affordability for 3 beds especially 2 king size beds and kitchen facilities

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Steven

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was up off the road and nice and quiet. Didnt like having no curtains in the kitchen so had to keep that door shut at night which was anoying. Other than that it was all good

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Shane

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable place to stay, it was quiet in the back unit.

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Greg

Sep 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Had a back unit was was a long way off road so very quiet. Nice bed, good amenities, Sky TV, nice and fast check in. All Good

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Carrie

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The water pressure needs improving as shower wasn’t very good in our unit. Unusual set up with one bedside table and not many plugs in the bedroom for each person to plug devices in for charging

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Clair

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and updated. Everything we needed

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VINITA

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious bedrooms. Well stocked kitchen.

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Martin

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and simple check in, rooms were ideal for ourselves and our granddaughter ( and her parents ☺️)

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful with smooth, efficient check-in; staff were also accommodating for families and accessibility needs. One reviewer reported an unfriendly interaction and billing confusion.

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Ioram

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Llegué al sitio y solicité más habitaciones y la encargada me dijo que no tenía ella y que tampoco había en todo el poblado y me lo dijo dos veces de una forma un poco molesta. Lo curioso es que si conseguí habitaciones que necesitaba. Y algo que no me pareció nada es que me cobró una persona extra en una habitación que había reservado para una y pagué por una segunda persona y en las otras habitaciones que coloqué que eran dos personas se pagó lo mismo. Creo que estaba de mal humor y eso aleja a los clientes.

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Kelly

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The manager was so lovely. Room and grounds very clean and lovely gardens. Was staying for work and the motel was exactly what I needed. Would recommend.

8

Fahad

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Good size rooms. Smooth check in process. Some rooms has smell.

10

Ray

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great accommodations with friendly and warm service. Room was perfect, quiet and clean.

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Nicole

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My toddler and I had a great stay. It was warm, clean and tidy and the porta cot was fantastic! The staff also gave us a box of toys for her to play with and she loved the whole trip.

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Abdul

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A seamless checkin with very helpful staff. Bed was awesome and felt very rested overnight

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Pen

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy going, trouble free service, lovely approachable staff.

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Steve

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very, very helpful for handicap assessability.

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Neal

Oct 27, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

Wonderful experience. Enjoyed a very good upgrade. Lovely management and staff.

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Martin

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and simple check in, rooms were ideal for ourselves and our granddaughter ( and her parents ☺️)

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Location

Set off the road and near the highway, the motel is quiet and convenient for the botanic gardens and playgrounds, with easy walks or short drives into town.

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Brian

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 19,361 nights

perfect location for us

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Karen

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The welcome by office staff was great. The room was large and updated. We enjoyed being able to walk easily to town.

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Kevin

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Such a quiet spot given it is right next to the highway. The service was amazing! Such a great place for families because it is so close to the botanic gardens and the playgrounds there.

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Robert

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel great location and staff

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Alister

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay - clean comfy well positioned, quiet and great beds Recommend it as a place to stay

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Steven

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was up off the road and nice and quiet. Didnt like having no curtains in the kitchen so had to keep that door shut at night which was anoying. Other than that it was all good

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Brian

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 19,354 nights

Easy access and clean. Great access to the botanical gardens.

10

Joanne

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Convient location, very quiet, beautiful lodge, comfortable bed.

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Iain

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great overnight stay. Very good accommodation and facilities. Enjoyed being able to walk to Botanic gardens. Highly recommend.

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Brad

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thanks for having us ! Great little units with all you need and so quiet even on a busy Easter weekend, easy drive into town or lovely short walk to the botanic gardens, we loved the big trampoline for our girl too ! We will definitely be back !

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Cedar Lodge Motel

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