Cedar Lodge Motel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Studio Queen

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

Standard One Bedroom Unit

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

Two Bedroom Unit

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

Superior One Bedroom Unit

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

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About this property

Cedar Lodge Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Botanical Gardens
This motel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
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.

During your stay at Cedar Lodge Motel, you're just a quick walk from Botanical Gardens. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • Steps from Botanical Gardens and 10 minutes by foot from Timaru Public Hospital
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Cedar Lodge Motel Timaru
Cedar Timaru
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Reviews

Cedar Lodge Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Steven, Mosgiel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was up off the road and nice and quiet. Didnt like having no curtains in the kitchen so had to keep that door shut at night which was anoying. Other than that it was all good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Travelled with family
As a motel in a small town it does what’s required for a nights stay but any longer might be an issue The strange sign stating $50 fee will be added if your dishes are not cleaned and put away is off putting and the lazy boy chairs tipped over backwards 2 in our group so may need to warn people bit cold bit dated but is in Timaru so didn’t expect much
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lianne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurwinder

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Rangiora

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

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and updated. Everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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