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Cedar Lodge Motel
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#4 of 13 motels in Timaru
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Welcome to the newly refurbished Cedar Lodge Motel, a single level motel complex offering comfort, a quiet location and quality service. We have 15 spacious, self-contained ground floor units. There is a choice of studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units making us suitable for corporate, couples, families and groups stays. Cedar Lodge Motel has a sunny aspect in a quiet, secure and relaxed garden setting. There is ample off-street parking, Sky Guest Select with 50+ channels including full sport and movie channels and free unlimited WiFi. We welcome inspection of the motels. Cedar Lodge Motel is located on King Street, a short walk to the Timaru Public Hospital and Timaru Botanic Gardens. We are within easy walking distance of convenience store and a 3-minute drive to the city center. Our location enables easy access to Hector's Coastal Walkway.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Wifi
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Washing machine
Room features
Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Electric blanket
Bath / shower
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Business
Charming
Languages Spoken
English
Location
36 King Street, Timaru 7910 New Zealand
Getting there
Timaru Airport
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We booked online a std queen sized studio first thing in the morning of our stay which was in between Xmas and new year. We'd been on the road since getting off the Picton ferry at 4.30am. Our accomm plans had changed and were arriving in Timaru earlier than the standard check in time of 2pm. I called and left a message, the owner called me back soon afterwards and assured me they would try to cater for an early check in even though they were busy turning around all the rooms. When we arrived nothing was a problem and our host wa super friendly and welcoming. We were exhausted from car travel and able to have a good nap before going out later. Our studio unit was very clean, tidy, spacious and quiet. The large bed was super comfy and there was a separate kitchette. There was also a separate single bed and two armchairs in the room. Wifi is supplied. I would recommend Cedar Lodge!
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Response from PamSimpson2017, Owner at Cedar Lodge Motel
Responded 30 Apr 2019
It was indeed our pleasure to have you stay and we do appreciate your taking the time to write a review. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Pam & the Cedar Lodge Team.
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This Motel was very quiet,a little out of the main shopping area of Timaru,but thats what appealed to us,it has all been up dated to a high standard .the rooms very clean and beds very comfortable, the lazy boys in the lounge were a lovely sight after sitting in a car all day.
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Response from PamSimpson2017, Owner at Cedar Lodge Motel
Responded 30 Apr 2019
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We were so pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay in one of our newly refurbished rooms. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Pam & the Cedar Lodge Team.
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This is one of the best motels we have stayed in ! The owner is so welcoming and very kind - nothing is too much trouble !
The rooms are well set out with everything you need . Comfortable beds , nice arm chairs , good shower and very clean and tidy !
It was so good we came back again for another night on our way back to Christchurch !
Thank you so much
The rooms are well set out with everything you need . Comfortable beds , nice arm chairs , good shower and very clean and tidy !
It was so good we came back again for another night on our way back to Christchurch !
Thank you so much
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Friends & I, including young children, were stuck in Timaru for a couple of days during the recent roads closures. Pam & staff went the extra mile to make sure we were happy & comfortable. New Zealand hospitality at its finest. Thank you again.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Pam S, Manager at Cedar Lodge Motel
Responded 16 Dec 2019
Sorry your travel plans were changed due to the weather but we loved having you stay with us. Warmest Regards, Cedar Lodge Team
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We were travelling back to Christchurch and we we became stranded due to flooding as there was no alternate route. We were unexpectedly stranded with 6 adults and 2 small children. Pam, Brett and staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and alleviate any stress we were feeling. They juggled rooms around so we all had somewhere to sleep and even offered their own home if a room could not have been found for my family! We are so grateful for their kind hospitality, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we will not forget you guys!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Pam S, Manager at Cedar Lodge Motel
Responded 16 Dec 2019
It was a pleasure to have you stay with us. Hopefully the rest of your trip went to plan and you all got home safely! Warmest Regards Cedar Lodge Team
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In Timaru for a family birthday and Cedar Lodge had been recommended. We were lucky enough to stay in room #1 which has been very recently renovated. Couldn’t fault the powerful new shower or brand new Sleepyhead bed. Superb! We booked 3 rooms and all 3 were spotlessly clean. Call the Motel directly for the best rate. Thank you to Lauren and Melissa for looking after us. I ordered a continental breakfast as knew I’d be ‘peckish’ on the Sunday morning. Exactly what I needed! What lovely presentation. I should have taken more photos for this review. These ladies clearly take pride in their product as do their team. Thank you from the ‘Third Musketeer’.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Stayed on first floor in one bedroom unit in a modern block. Despite it being summer it was a freezing cold day so appreciated having the heat pump on. Everything was new and very clean with comfortable bed.
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Response from PamSimpson2017, Owner at Cedar Lodge Motel
Responded 30 Apr 2019
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We are very pleased to read you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, Pam & the Cedar Lodge team.
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The place was comfortable and quiet. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of room to move about. The woman in the office was most pleasant and helpful. The motel could do with a bit of a revamp but I'd stay there again.
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Response from PamSimpson2017, Owner at Cedar Lodge Motel
Responded 30 Apr 2019
Thank for your feedback-much appreciated. We are pleased to read you had a comfortable stay and enjoyed the new beds we have added to all our rooms. We are indeed undergoing a full refurbishment of the motels and this is on track to be completed by the end of June 2019. We very much look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Pam & the Cedar Lodge Team.
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2 nights here and we slept so well. Quiet and 3 minutes drive away from the centre of Timaru and choice of supermarkets. Happy we chose this as many of the motels are on main roads with a lot of trucks and traffic noise, day and night. We chose one of the older rather than refurbished units and found it brilliant and homely. Very hot weather but these units were cool with windows front and back so the breeze could blow through. Very clean. Very Comfortable and definitely recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Response from PamSimpson2017, Owner at Cedar Lodge Motel
Responded 30 Apr 2019
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review-much appreciated. We are pleased you enjoyed the new beds we have added our rooms. We are on track to complete refurbishment of all our Cedar Lodge rooms by end of June 2019. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Pam & the Cedar Lodge Team.
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Nice quiet location, Clean, tidy and warm. Very accommodating of our dog. Very comfortable bed. They are renovating the units, so I'm looking forward to staying there again and checking out the renovated units. Would recommend to anyone
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Date of stay: May 2018
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Response from PamSimpson2017, Owner at Cedar Lodge Motel
Responded 10 Jun 2018
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stayed and look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Pam & the Cedar Lodge Team.
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This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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"All rooms are good - some bigger than others. Two bedroom and studio suites. My favourite is down the back of the property."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
$165 - $214 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionTimaru
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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