Cedar Lodge Motel

Property class: 3

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Located close to Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital, Cedar Lodge Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 355
SAR 409 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Studio Queen

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

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

Standard One Bedroom Unit

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

View all photos for Two Bedroom Unit

A modern living room with two leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a black TV on a stand.

Two Bedroom Unit

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

View all photos for Superior One Bedroom Unit

A room with two leather chairs, a sofa, and a hanging light fixture.

Superior One Bedroom Unit

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

About the neighborhood

Kensington, a neighborhood in Timaru, is home to Cedar Lodge Motel. Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Otipua Wetland and Patiti Point. Don't miss out on a visit to Botanical Gardens. Visit our Timaru travel guide
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36 King Street, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • Botanical Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Patiti Point
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Otipua Wetland
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • South Canterbury Museum
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Black & Coffee
    8 min drive
  • Burger King
    3 min drive
  • Sopheze
    3 min drive
  • Benny's Again! Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Kfc
    5 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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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 23 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge Motel on 15 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 355, 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cedar Lodge Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent motel great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great accommodations with friendly and warm service. Room was perfect, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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Gem of a property! Well maintained and in a lovely location. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
A seamless checkin with very helpful staff. Bed was awesome and felt very rested overnight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy going, trouble free service, lovely approachable staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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Good value, nice and tidy, also nice Lazyboy chairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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The staff were absolutely amazing and so was the room itself. Just had a funny smell outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A perfect stopover on the way to Christchurch. Clean and quiet, lots of room and easy to get in and out on the main road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love to stay with them as this was my second time with them…. There is nothing to complain about as went perfectly and making my journey enjoyable…. Looking forward to staying with them again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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