Podium Lodge

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From

$117

/ night

About this property

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 acce...

Parking
Airport shuttle
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
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Location

20 Peake Road, Cambridge, New Zealand

Grassroots Trust Velodrome (0.5 miles)

St. Peter's School (0.7 miles)

Waikato River (1.3 miles)

Te Awa - The Great New Zealand River Ride (1.7 miles)

Cambridge Raceway (1.9 miles)

Te Koutu Lake (1.9 miles)

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Room options

Triple Room

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1 King Bed

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1 Twin Bed

3× Twin Beds

Sleeps 3

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Patio

Studio

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1 King Bed

2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 2

269 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Patio

Shared Dormitory 7 Beds

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7× Twin Beds

Sleeps 7

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Patio

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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2 King Beds

4× Twin Beds

Sleeps 4

527 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Patio

Shared Dormitory

Room details

14× Twin Beds

1292 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Patio

Guest reviews of Podium Lodge

9.2

Superb

Based on 297 verified reviews

What guests think

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Podium Lodge draws praise for very clean, modern, quiet rooms, friendly service, and dog-friendly policies, with many appreciating the pool and spa, sports-focused facilities, and easy parking, while a few note limited in-room amenities and occasional housekeeping or arrival issues.

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What guests think

Guests highlight suitability for sports teams and families, citing bike storage, a shared hub and kitchen, laundry access, and areas for football and basketball. The location is a short drive from Cambridge in a quiet setting, convenient for the velodrome, Lake Karapiro, Mystery Creek and St Peter's College. Negatives are occasional housekeeping lapses, arrival rooms feeling warm, privacy concerns with some courtyard sliders, limited in-room gear such as TV, toaster or iron in certain units, and prices that can spike around major events. Overall, expect practical comfort tailored to active travellers near Cambridge.

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Facilities

Facilities include a well-liked pool and spa, a shared hub/kitchen, laundry access, bike storage and a work stand, plus ample parking by ground-level rooms. Guests also note outdoor areas for football and basketball and grassy space for exercising dogs.

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John

Feb 26, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable bed. Aircon excellent. Liked that this unit had a table and chairs. And also that access to deep freezer was available.

Rachel

Sep 28, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

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.

Mark

Jun 6, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Nice location a little ourside Cambridge. Has large shared kitchen and outdoor pool. Very good for families and large groups.

Hannah

May 18, 2023

Stayed 1 night

The Podium Lodge exceeded my expectations. The accommodation (studio unit) was spacious and tastefully decorated. I had a good night sleep as the bed was very comfortable and the location peaceful. A huge bonus to find a nice place to stay that is dog-friendly. There was ample floor space for my dog to have his large travel bed set up. There was a large grassy area away from the rooms, suitable for exercising dogs. It's not right in the town centre but is only a few minutes' drive away. Overall, an excellent stay.

Kai

Jul 20, 2025

Stayed 1 night

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.

Michael

Apr 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great spot with my son. Football, basketball, swimming and spa pool are all available to use.

Helena

Dec 27, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Beautiful lodge. Welcoming man on reception. Great pool! Great hub for families. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

Peter

Nov 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great pool

Alister

Jan 25, 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Clean functional and the hub facility was awesome

Kaye

Aug 11, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Love that each hub is named after the host cities of Olympics. This property served our requirements. We were training at Lake Karapiro and had our miniature schnauzer with us. We could stay here with her, we had access to great laundry to wash and dry our training gear. It does not have cooking facilities - only a microwave. But for a very short stay it suited our needs.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point, with many reports of spotless, tidy rooms and well-kept spaces, though one guest noted a bathroom needed more attention.

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Rachel

Feb 1, 2026

Stayed 2 nights

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.

Rachel

Sep 28, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

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.

Steven

Dec 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night

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.

Anina

Aug 13, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very clean

Iskender

Jan 8, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, clean rooms, late check in available with prior notice.

Elaine

Oct 15, 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable stay at Podium. Room was spotless and had everything we required .

Elizabeth

May 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night

So clean. So quiet. So very nice.

Kate

Aug 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very peaceful and clean. Everything we needed for a one night stay. Great cafe at the Velodrome just around the corner.

Visarut

Mar 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The place was really clean and quiet. Super friendly manager. Great experience all around for us.

Marianne

Jan 18, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

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

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, quiet and comfortable, with many praising spacious layouts and very comfortable beds. Some mention limits or omissions in certain units (e.g., TV, toaster, iron) and privacy concerns with courtyard sliders, and a few found rooms warm on arrival.

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Emma

Feb 1, 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff, well appointed room

Sophie

Jan 4, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

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.

Steven

Dec 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Anthony

Feb 17, 2025

Stayed 1 night

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.

Karen

Apr 13, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Good motel, slightly out of town but very quiet. Easy parking. No stairs to climb. Very comfy Bed, good linen. We will be back.

Tim

Nov 4, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Lovely and peaceful location.. well appointed.

Chris

Aug 2, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and suited us for e nights. Just that there was no tv available on room

Lynette

Nov 14, 2023

Stayed 1 night

The most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on!

Melissa

Nov 17, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Room was spacious and comfortable. Bed was excellent. Nice location.

Debbie

Jun 1, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Quiet and well-appointed. Super comfortable bed. Would definitely recommend.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming and accommodating, with helpful late check-in arrangements and staff resolving room requests.

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Rachel

Feb 1, 2026

Stayed 2 nights

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.

Karen

Feb 12, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The podium Lodge was a nice surprise, We had a lovely welcome a reception and very clear instructions on how to fine our accommodation for the night. The unit was bright and inviting. And had all that was needed. We will be back.

Ross

Oct 17, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff

Visarut

Mar 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The place was really clean and quiet. Super friendly manager. Great experience all around for us.

Tracy

Nov 15, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Arrived late and the manager left room open for us. Room was well equiped and very clean. Comfortable beds. Would stay agaony

ashwin

Oct 22, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service

Miria

Apr 2, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Stayed March 31 2024, 2 nights. Staff were excellent we had rooms separated and they graciously gave us 2 more rooms together. Beautiful facilities. Will definitely recommend this eco lodge

Angela and Ben

Mar 22, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, great facilities and friendly staff. Perfect overnight stop.

Helena

Dec 27, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Beautiful lodge. Welcoming man on reception. Great pool! Great hub for families. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

Crissian

Feb 15, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Amazing service from beginning to end. 5 stars

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Location

Quiet setting a few minutes' drive from Cambridge, handy to the velodrome, Lake Karapiro, Mystery Creek and St Peter's College.

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susan

Mar 31, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Was a perfect location for our planned Riverside Ride, shuttle pickups etc. Second time we have stayed at the Podium. Super comfy beds, and perfect for groups.

Kathleen

Jul 10, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Great location being close to cambridge but situated off main road for some quiet.

Karen

Apr 13, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Good motel, slightly out of town but very quiet. Easy parking. No stairs to climb. Very comfy Bed, good linen. We will be back.

Emily

Mar 24, 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay if you are in the Cambridge area.

Mark

Jun 6, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Nice location a little ourside Cambridge. Has large shared kitchen and outdoor pool. Very good for families and large groups.

Miriam

Sep 1, 2023

Stayed 1 night

We didn't have a long stay at Podium - we arrived late at night and left early the next morning. Our room was clean and fresh, warm and comfortable. And super close to St Peters College - where we were competing. Would definitely recommend.

Kate

Aug 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very peaceful and clean. Everything we needed for a one night stay. Great cafe at the Velodrome just around the corner.

Samantha

Mar 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay while visiting for Mystery Creek event. Close, clean, nice pool facilities and friendly staff. Will be back.

Ross

May 7, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great location and a really nice and clean property.

Hilda

Jan 19, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Close to Lake Karapiro

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Dining

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Philip

Feb 22, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Excellent facilities, clean, modern and good location few minutes drive into Cambridge township. Highly recommend staying here, beds are super comfy and unit had everything. Fabulous cafe across the road in the garden centre.

Kate

Aug 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very peaceful and clean. Everything we needed for a one night stay. Great cafe at the Velodrome just around the corner.

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Zoey

Jul 11, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay, appreciated how our dog was made welcome. Disappointed to find the spa out of action!

Ross

May 30, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Very clean and tidy property

Rachel

May 29, 2026

Stayed 3 nights

We love staying here. The staff are so welcoming and it is so appreciated that we can bring our dog when travelling for work. It's a really convenient location and we enjoy the peaceful location and nice grounds.

Pauline

May 3, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Comfortable bed. Well appointed units

Mitchell

Apr 15, 2026

Stayed 1 night

nice and clean, close to race track which was ideal, had everything we needed

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

Security deposit

NZD 300 per accommodation on arrival.

Good to know

Additional policies and info about this property.

Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs about Podium Lodge

Is parking available at the property?

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

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of NZD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but it is subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including some accessible facilities. Step-free entrances are available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Cambridge, within a 5-minute drive of Grassroots Trust Velodrome and Cambridge Farmers' Market. It is 1.9 miles from Cambridge Raceway and 2.3 miles from Cambridge Museum.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is operational from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The pool is seasonal.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 45.00 per day, and advance request is required. Cribs information is not provided.

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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.

You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.

Deposit: NZD 300.00 per stay

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

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.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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.

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.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $116	2 $125	3 $116	4 $124	5 $115	6 $124	7 $114
8 $126	9 $124	10 $119	11 $124	12 $124	13 $126	14 $124
15 $119	16 $119	17 $119	18 $119	19 $119	20 $119	21 $117
22 $109	23 $110	24 $112	25 $103	26 $109	27 $117	28 $138
29 $115	30 $144

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23 $115	24
25 $123	26 $123	27 $113	28	29	30 $124	31 $115