Reviews of Podium Lodge
20 Peake Road, 3283 Cambridge, New Zealand
#4 of 10 hotels in Cambridge
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 749 hotel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Fritha
New Zealand6 reviews10“Best lodge in beautiful Cambridge.”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
Beautiful lodge with great facilities. It is quiet and peaceful. My little Pug, Pixel, travelled with me as he had an operation in Hamilton. There are a lot of grassy areas for dogs to get a good run here. The room was very clean and new. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in. The owners were lovely. They were kind enough to give me a big discount on my second night. I definitely recommend Podium Lodge.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Wayne
New Zealand5 reviews10“Pai mutunga !! [wonderful]”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing
Great location, rooms, facilities and staff - best place to stay in Cambridge !!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Wayne
New Zealand5 reviews10“Absolutely Fabulous - chapeau !!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
can't think of anything
For cyclists this place is nirvana and so close to the Avantidrome, river cycle trails and long straight quiet country roads out west [all accessible just outside the main entranceway] Great spacious courtyards with shade sails and plenty of grass areas for kids/dogs to run around on too. Tucked away from the main town centre so in a lovely quiet rural spot. The "Hub" kitchen/dining room is an awesome facility with all the cooking equipment/appliances you could imagine or need with a very modern clean commercial feel. My grandkids described it "like staying at a Resort Poppa" Also such courteous and helpful staff [inc housekeping too] - eg extra fold out bed no problem, extra new towels and printing/scanning work docs etc effortless and handled "confidentially". Well done everyone at Podium Lodge - fantastic team effort. I've stayed there before and have already booked another stay later in the year with more cycling friends ... can't wait :-) :-)
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Emily
New Zealand3 reviews9.0“An exceptionally comfortable village experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It didn't feel private as all the rooms looked out on each other and the whole room is visible from outside looking straight into another room , also the choice of a pull down blind instead of a curtain to cover the glass door abd front window added to this
The Room, bed and facilities were exceptional, everything you need for a comfortable stay with a village like feel perfect for groups or families
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
David
New Zealand8 reviews3 helpful votes10“Would definitely stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great Mattress, and very clean room.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Nicky
New Zealand1 review10“Fabulous”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
The venue was purpose built for athletes in particular. ..and really close to sports facilities we were travelling to be at. It was modern, clean, spacious and well thought out. Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
King
New Zealand6 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Yes, will recommend this lovely place. Hope it’ll be managed and maintained well into the future.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Just the showers being inconsistent regrettably. Parking is pretty tight and first come first served basis. Can be quite a bit further than you would like if you return in the evenings.
It’s fairly new and well appointed modern interior decor. The grounds are well maintained and pathways lighting is good after dark. Most importantly the accommodation is modern and very well maintained. It’s clean and pleasant to live in for a couple of nights, for sure. However, for some reasons unknown to us, the hot water shower for the second person was erratic ie hot and cold.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Gaea
New Zealand1 review9.0“We had a good stay. Lived up more than to our expectations. Will definitely come back when we have another holiday down”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location. It’s kind of secluded and away from the city.
The place looks modern. Well maintained courtyard. They have laundry room, bigger kitchen aside from your own personal kitchen inside the room, big benches and table to chill outside, decent parking area inside the property.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Carol
New Zealand15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Couldn't find the salt
Dog friendly. Spacious and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Yanan
New Zealand6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No tissue paper
Cleanliness
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Eloise
New Zealand3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were accommodating when we had a late check in by sending details of how to check in independently.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Tracey
New Zealand7 reviews8.0“Lovely place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
Everything was good.
Awesome space and nice and clean
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Kieron
Australia5 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was expecting outdoor BBQ facilities
Location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Carole
New Zealand17 reviews1 helpful vote10“Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location & room. Friendly & helpful staff Across the road is a great cafe. Room does have coffee & microwave. Podium Lodge is very close to Waikato river cycleway & Velodrome.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Kara
New Zealand13 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Big comfy bed!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Pauline
Australia32 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Pleasant, safe, friendly place in a lovely town.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
All was fine
it is an interesting complex which I could see would be a fabulous place for a longer stay with the family. Very friendly and safe.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Dave
New Zealand1 review10“Very comfortable home away from home great hosts 👍🏼👍🏼”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Really happy with everything will say again as will require accommodation every second week
Didn’t know you could get breakfast keen to get for next stay
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Felix
Switzerland133 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Perfect stopover!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean and efficient. Good value for money! Have dinner at the Onyx and walk around the pond!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Rachel
New Zealand6 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Quiet and clean
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Deryn
New Zealand1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything was beyond beautiful and perfect. From the rooms to the cleanliness, the spacious and the beds, we have never enjoyed our stay more anytime than here! Thankyou for providing us the best stay where all of us could get-a-way with the best accommodation
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Tui
New Zealand28 reviews10“Very relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints
Everything was great
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Karen
New Zealand9 reviews9.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Our double room was needing a good clean.
The welcome and support was outstanding
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Sharon
New Zealand11 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Quiet and comfortable. Perfect spot. Would be great as a group also. Warm welcome and very helpful team.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Bonnie-may
New Zealand16 reviews10“Enjoyed our stay. Beds are super comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Tidy and quiet
Stayed in February 2024
