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Cedar Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Botanical Gardens

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Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen
Standard One Bedroom Unit
Superior One Bedroom Unit | View from room
Studio Queen
Superior One Bedroom Unit

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
36 King Street, Timaru, 7910
  • Timaru Public Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • South Canterbury Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard One Bedroom Unit

Standard One Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior One Bedroom Unit

Superior One Bedroom Unit

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Unit | Living area

Two Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Studio Queen

Studio Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Timaru

Kensington stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Kensington motel, you'll find Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital. Patiti Point and Otipua Wetland are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Botanical Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Patiti Point - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cedar Lodge Motel

3-star motel near Botanical Gardens
As a guest of Cedar Lodge Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Timaru motel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Cedar Lodge Motel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Timaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Cedar Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean and comfortably for our overnight stay. A big bonus with this property is the free laundry on sight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fahad, Ithaca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Good size rooms. Smooth check in process. Some rooms has smell.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kousik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gem of a property! Well maintained and in a lovely location. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meng

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

VINITA

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious bedrooms. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely amazing and so was the room itself. Just had a funny smell outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great place to stay - clean comfy well positioned, quiet and great beds Recommend it as a place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Liked: Amenities
A seamless checkin with very helpful staff. Bed was awesome and felt very rested overnight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

narissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the affordability for 3 beds especially 2 king size beds and kitchen facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Grove Hill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gwen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks

Great stay , friendly hosts and good facilities. Bed a little softer than my personal preference of a firm mattress but still slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, nice and tidy, also nice Lazyboy chairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024