Cedar Lodge Motel

3.0 star property

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Reception
Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Standard One Bedroom Unit | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Two Bedroom Unit | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Studio Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $103
$90 nightly
$103 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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36 King Street, Timaru, 7910
  • Place, Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Patiti Point
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard One Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Unit

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

Superior One Bedroom Unit

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

Studio Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Timaru

With a stay at Cedar Lodge Motel in Timaru (Kensington), you'll be steps from Botanical Gardens and 10 minutes by foot from Timaru Public Hospital. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Otipua Wetland and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Patiti Point.

What's nearby

  • Botanical Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Patiti Point - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Otipua Wetland - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • South Canterbury Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Bank Cafe And Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Hill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Kebabs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cedar Lodge Motel

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

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)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Cedar Lodge Motel Timaru
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Cedar Lodge Motel Motel
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Cedar Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

AYELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for short term
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Suited quick,late, overnight stay. Dated but clean,convenient and quiet despite close Romain road
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very nice motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and simple check in, rooms were ideal for ourselves and our granddaughter ( and her parents ☺️)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alister

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable place to stay, it was quiet in the back unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gwen

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convient location, very quiet, beautiful lodge, comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations with friendly and warm service. Room was perfect, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect location for us
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kousik

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay. Very good accommodation and facilities. Enjoyed being able to walk to Botanic gardens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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
Verified

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for a night stop during travel. Gardens nearby well worth a visit. Town itself not what you would call vibrant?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room - very clean and comfortable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly reception on arrival, very clean great pressure in shower and comfortable beds. Nice outlook with garden to sit in
Verified

8/10 Good

narissa

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