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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
49 square metres
4 Large Twin Beds 2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Studio
25 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory
120 square metres
14 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 14 guests
(up to 13 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale eco-certified motel, walk to Avantidrome

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

In the heart of Cambridge, Podium Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Avantidrome and Cambridge Farmers' Market. This upscale motel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cambridge Raceway and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cambridge Museum.

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 in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This motel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 31
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Food and water bowls
  • Dog exercise area
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle repair station
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 5

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Fan

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Cave exploring nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. 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.

No lifts

Cash or credit card deposit required

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Podium Lodge Cambridge
  • Podium Cambridge
  • Podium Lodge Motel
  • Podium Lodge Cambridge
  • Podium Lodge Motel Cambridge

We should mention

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.

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.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 4 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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