Podium Lodge

Location: 20 Peake Road, Cambridge, nz

Star Rating: 9.1 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Soundproof rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Wheelchair accessible
• Shared kitchen
• Lower bathroom sink
• Salt-water pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Shallow end
• Pet bowls
• Fence around pool
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Key access
• Access to health care professionals
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Swimming nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Standard Triple Room

  Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchenette has a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Mixed Dormitory Room

  Providing free toiletries, this dormitory room includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The well-fitted kitchen features a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and an oven. The air-conditioned dormitory room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views.

  Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower chair
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Standard Studio

  This self-catering studio offers a kitchenette, dining and work space. The bathroom includes a bath. Large, quality beds and premium linen are provided.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower chair
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Two-Bedroom Apartment

  This apartment has a kitchenette and dining area.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Shower chair
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Mixed Dormitory Room

  This Dormitory room features 14 single beds and includes a large kitchen and lounge. Attached secure external storage is complimentary and adds space for equipment and luggage. Quality beds and linen are provided.

  Max Occupancy: 14 (14 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower chair
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Beth (9/5): - Extremely comfy beds
• Gemma (8/5): - Clean and comfortable No mention of extra charge for cot when booking (was advertised as being free but wasn’t)
• Guy (7/5): -
• Tony (8/5): -
• Jess (9/5): -
• Paul (10/5): Great place, awesome for families or groups. Handy. - Nice modern facilities. Great for a family. Pools were awesome and the football pitch an added bonus we enjoyed.
• Joanne (5/5): Very basic facilities in the 2 bedroom studio. Shower set up dangerous with wet floor from shower. Set up for wheelchair - Great location Overpriced
• kim (10/5): Pleasnt stay - Very modern clean and very comfortable One thing was the shower screen had black mold on chrome area. Disappointed as otherwise excellent 👌
• Liz (8/5): A buzzy stay. - A great place to stay for groups, especially biking groups. A lovely pool and spa, friendly staff, comfortable rooms,spacious grounds with large gathering areas and good security We had 2 rooms and enjoyed the vibe. The Podium is not central to town so you need to drive( or bike) into restaurants and the shops
• Andy (10/5): Host was awesome - very informative and helpful. Guided us to amazing restaurants - Very clean and neat . A little hidden gem It was all good
• Pam (10/5): A very enjoyable stop over. - The facilities were exactly as shown in the photos and the entire complex is very thoughtfully set out. The staff were very prompt to respond to my emails and communicated well. The pet friendly room and policy was clear and very reasonable. There was lots of space to exercise the dog safely and away from other guests. Plenty of well placed outdoor bins to handle the rubbish. It's well placed in terms of location and was very quiet. That we didn't get to spend more time at the complex and make best use of all the facilities and services that were on offer.
• Susanna (8/5): -
• Ngaire (9/5): -
• Tutaki (10/5): - Everything was great. We were even able to extend our stay another night. I think the main windows could use some sort of tints for added privacy.
• Shona (9/5): - The lodge was suitable for disabled guests. Slight lack of privacy with full length glass doors externally. Very pleasant, welcoming and helpful host. Lack of privacy unless blinds were closed
• John (9/5): very plesant carm quiet place to stay. - everything was up to our expectations Liked everything
• Lole (10/5): -
• Alice (8/5): -
• Jamie (10/5): -
• David (10/5): -
• Gabe (10/5): -
• Rebecca (10/5): -
• John (10/5): Very pleasant, most enjoyable. - The Manager was very helpful and accommodating and friendly. Everything was great, no complaints
• Gary (10/5): Fabulous if I was coming back I’d book here again, the staff were very friendly and so helpful - The property was bright and fresh and well appointed It was open
• Blair (8/5): Clean and tidy, very comfortbale. - Clean and tidy. Good bathroom. Doing own dishes is a bit naf at the end of the stay. Room could have done with a couch.
• Graham (8/5): -
• Kathryn (10/5): Probably - Closeness to our Daughter
• Amy (9/5): -
• Sophie (10/5): Loved our stay at Podium Lodge. We will definitely be back. - Clean and quiet. Great amenities. Had everything we needed. Kids loved the pool and spa. Central to everything in Cambridge and a short drive to Hamilton. Everything was great.
• Jann (10/5): - Clean modern facilities, helpful staff
• Jann (10/5): - Very clean modern facilities,staff very helpful, Nothing all.was top notch
• Mike (10/5): Perfect for overnight stay… or longer I would imagine. Great pool 🏊 and spa - Location… very quiet and very handy to town N/a
• Nayna (8/5): - Very clean and comfortable, the bed was amazing.
• Vanessa (10/5): Beautiful lodge , facilities were excellent. - The pool and spa.
• Peter (2/5): Not worth the money - Location Found a bug in the bed. Cleanliness was bad around the fridge. A penetrative urin smell in the toilet
• Paul (10/5): It was a fabulous stay at this lodge, the relaxing atmosphere just made our whole weekend amazing. - We stayed with family in adjacent rooms and it was great to have had our own area together. It was close to the pool. Plenty of parking. Ben was very helpful and accommodating to our needs. I would recommend this lodge to anyone who has group accommodation requirements. Perhaps have draw curtains instead of the roller blinds. The step up into the room is quite high for an elderly person, maybe put a small step to lessen that step-up height.
• DAWN (10/5): Comfort, Cleanliness, Welcome all 100% - very comfortable rooms, nice pool, pleasant staff nothing
• Ben (8/5): -
• Leota (10/5): It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We can’t wait to come back! - We enjoyed our location of being in Rio, located right next to the pool which was so lovely and conventional! We weren’t far from our wedding venue and the podium was easy to find from the expressway and like 5 minutes from town. The beds were exceptionally comfortable and we thought the bedding was a very nice touch! I also loved that there were multiple mirrors as there was a lot of us who love to admire ourselves haha, and the picnic table outside was sooo clever as we were able to sit together as a whanau and enjoy a cold one :) Another notable mention, the cleanliness of the area (including, grass, courts) and the layout of our room was great. Now, shoutout to Ben who provided outstanding customer service, was always accommodating, and greeted us with a genuine smile. His sense of humor really made our stay even more enjoyable. He truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Thank you, Ben and thank you the podium motel! :) Not much at all, but a suggestion of maybe putting some little salt and pepper packets along with the tea/coffee? And… thats it!
• Sharon (9/5): Calm Cambridge - Very clean & quiet. Super comfy bed & all plates, cups etc was wheelchair accessible, plus a great bathroom! Couldn't turn off outside light, I know, a first world problem.
• Susan (8/5): - The beds! Discuss, modern and clean All was good
• Catherine (9/5): -
• Sharon (10/5): - Podium Lodge is in a central location with easy access to the areas of interest in Cambridge. The staff were friendly and helpful.
• Patricia (8/5): - I liked the design of the studio we had. The up high windows were great as we could leave them open all the time. Tinted glass in the front would be great. Overall, great lodge was a grest design. The servicing was not up to my standard. Tea and coffee were not replaced at all over our 4 day stay and the wine glasses when we arrived were dirty on the shelf.
• Cassandra (10/5): -
• Mike (10/5): - We have stayed before and love the facilities and the Lodge. Nothing
• Alan (7/5): Good value for money - Location to Cambridge and Hamilton The property was lacking some basic maintainence, in our room alone the air conditioning operated poorly, the jug was temperamental and the shower/bath diverter was stuck. The carpet was also lifting in front of the door.
• Michelle (8/5): We will definitely recommend to others and will probably stay again when I have my follow up - Very impressed with the facilities. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. We had a look around the communal area and found it to be well equipped and clean with modern furnishings. It would be the ideal place for a group gathering. I had a day surgery in Cambridge and the Podium was close to everything we needed. We would have liked to have nets on the main window for privacy in the afternoon/evening. The compendium mentioned breakfast (details to be found on page one) but there was no further information of it and also air con instructions (to be found in the appliance section) and there was nothing further found.
• Tracminee (9/5): Great place to stay. Was great location to where we had to be for my sons cricket. - I loved how the accomodation was all seperate with no adjorning rooms. Room was clean and tidy and spacious. Beds were super comfy to which is great The only negative i found was it wouldve been great to have a tv in the room. Always nice when you are away to lay in bed and watch tv at the end of a busy day.
• Scott (9/5): Great place to stay and good location - Rooms were spacious, well presented and clean. Having a swimming pool/spa was a nice touch. Nothing
• Pip (8/5): -
• Smith (10/5): Great, clean place to stay! -
• Selena (7/5): Nice for short stay and groups - Good location. Has a pool and spa. Has what you need. The rooms we had didn't have any space to put clothes away really. The bathroom it had nowhere to put your toiletries. Other times we have stayed the bathroom seemed better. This was for accessible guests, I didn't like the open shower, constantly wiping the water off the floor. Price has gone up quite significantly from last year. You could go to a hotel with breakfast and the night rate would likely be better.
• Helen (9/5): -
• Matilda (10/5): Excellent for Sport Accomadation - Very friendly and informative staff Great location Good facilities Pool and Spa was great Nothing bad to report
• Nicholas (10/5): -
• Kellee (10/5): Excellent place to stay, with friendly staff. -
• Mark (6/5): - Location was ok but not very close to town and amenities Thought it was expensive for that style of accommodation
• Utiaro (7/5): -
• Teri (10/5): - Clean and comfortable modern facilities. Love the intimate setting and the friendly staff and patrons. Pool was great
• Pinto (8/5): -
• Paddii (10/5): Amazing stay - Rural setting, our fur baby loves it. Comfortable and relaxed environment.
• Run (9/5): - Very clean, furnishing looked new n/a
• Bartlett (10/5): - The lovely room, use of laundry and especially the pool and hot tub. N/A
• Deanne (10/5): - Lovely and quiet. Clean, tidy & comfortable. Was a lovely place to stay. Away from the hustle & bustle but so close to town Nothing, was a great place to stay
• Matt (10/5): -
• Emily (9/5): Very quiet, convenient, close to and amenities, lovely pool, and very comfy room. I will definitely be back with my fami - Cool layout with the different countries named after Olympic hosting countries, very clean and tidy, heaps of parking, great picnic tables and seating, and awesome (huge!) pool! It would be nice if the windows were tinted, as you can see right into rooms opposite you and as you walk past, so no privacy unless the blinds are down. But that’s only a minor! Everything else was perfect!
• Anita (9/5): - Ruhige großzügige Anlage mit Pool. Durch offene Fensterfront sieht man sich gegenseitig in die Betten (Präsention wie in einem Schaufenster) es hat aber Verdunkelungs Vorhänge. Da die gegenüberliegenden Räume nicht belegt waren, war man nicht ganz so ausgestellt.
• Jaswant (9/5): -
• Susanne (9/5): - Clean well structured site spacious A bit out of town but of course close to Velodrome
• Akshay (8/5): -
• Delwynn (8/5): We will be back. - Location was perfect for us. Close to where we needed to be; quiet and super clean.
• Sheila (10/5): - Everything,it was an amazing place. Staff was very accompanying, friendly and helpful
• Sheila (10/5): Very cool - Everything. Uncle Bengy was very helpful. The rooms were amazing. The pool opened at 9am in the morning.it wudve be great to have it open earlier.
• Quentin (10/5): Our whole family loved our stay, third time staying here and would always want to come back again! - The property has everything you need, Ben was so friendly and easy to communicate with. The pool is so large and always clean, beds are so comfortable and kitchen ammenities are great. Nothing to dislike.
• Te Runa (10/5): Comfort Away - Wonderful stay, rooms suited upon size of family. Manager of the complex was lovely in every way. There was nothing to not like
• Tilla (8/5): Great stay and well looked after. Good concept and facilities. - The convenient location
• Lee (10/5): -
• Sheila (10/5): - I loved the family environment,a place for rest, a place for fun, a place for family and a place for everyone
• Te Runa (10/5): - I loved the entire complex, great service from the staff and the manager had great people skills and made the stay enjoyable.♥️💯 There was nothing to not like 👌
• Jo (10/5): Xmas break - Loved how close to everything it is located. Nice and spacious rooms and courtyards. Loved that it had a large swimming pool and spa. Even better - it is dog friendly 👌
• Marianne (10/5): -
• Sarah (10/5): Loved it, such an awesome place to stay with the dog. - The bed is so comfortable. Love that its dog friendly.
• Felicity And Tony (10/5): - The room was comfortable and clean. The bonus point was that we were able to have our dog stay with us.
• Nicholas (9/5): -
• Louise (9/5): Loved the place -
• Emma (9/5): - Quiet, comfortable and clean. Would stay again.
• Julie (10/5): -
• Teri (10/5): -
• Anna (10/5): Clean rooms, great beds, roomy bathrooms. - Great location to the velodrome Really clean, lovely staff
• Paul (10/5): -
• Ashby (9/5): Clean, tidy, comfortable and easy access in and out of venue - The location of property. How there was many bins inside the rooms, outside the rooms and all over the property. Easy access and easy parking. Staff were kind and helpful. The pool and spa was a nice touch to settle at night. Pool and spa closing at 9pm haha Wifi connections was shit and didn’t really work during our stay.
• trevor (9/5): -
• Rosanne (9/5): Excellent would go again. - Amazing grounds and pool, friendly staff. Nice and clean and fresh. Wanted to swim before 9 but pool locked, understand guests probably don’t want to be woken early!
• Mike (10/5): - Lovely units quiet place
• Mike (10/5): - Lovely units Its a quiet place
• Ulo’i (10/5): We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge and will come again - Loved everything about the property. Pool times - athletes would love an early morning cold swim before heading off to compete. So a 6am open for the pool would have been great.
• Julie (10/5): Pretty good - Clean and quiet Would of liked to have had more than one set of towels and room wasn’t cleaned between nights of stay which was odd but still lovely place I didn’t think we would need to hang the sign for that
• Felicity (7/5): Over all, great location and accessibility. Just needed a full clean prior - Easy access and had all we needed Bugs in the bathroom that looked like previously killed but not cleaned
• Melissa (10/5): Perfect! We will be returning for the next Cambridge event. Thank you - The location was perfect, we were down for a dog competition which was only 5min from the motel. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. The whole site including the units were clean and tidy N/A

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