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Cedar Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Botanical Gardens

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Cedar Lodge Motel is minutes from Caroline Bay Beach and the Botanical Gardens. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and luggage storage for easy day trips. The continental breakfast energizes travelers before visiting Timaru Public Hospital or using the property's barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥14,718
￥16,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Studio Queen | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard One Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard One Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Unit | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Two Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior One Bedroom Unit

Superior One Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior One Bedroom Unit

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
7910, Timaru, 36 King Street

What's nearby

  • Botanical Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ashbury Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Bank Cafe And Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cedar Lodge Motel

Motel near Caroline Bay Beach
Located close to Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital, Cedar Lodge Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as furnished patios, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops

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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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Lodge Motel?

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge Motel on Dec 8, 2025 start from ￥14,718, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cedar Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cedar Lodge Motel located?

Located in Kensington, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Botanical Gardens, Timaru Public Hospital, and Patiti Point. Otipua Wetland and South Canterbury Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Timaru Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Cedar Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

AYELEN

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gurwinder

Liked: Amenities
very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

VINITA

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

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated. Quiet and clean.

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and we are surprised that the unit was serviced daily! So clean and fresh, Super friendly staff. We will definitely be back to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome by office staff was great. The room was large and updated. We enjoyed being able to walk easily to town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience. Enjoyed a very good upgrade. Lovely management and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian and Sarah

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

Proffessional team inc cleaners security reception

Very helpful with heavy bags
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Carrie

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

8/10 Good

Steven

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

6/10 Okay

DAVID

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Zac

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

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

8/10 Good

Fahad

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

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

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