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Malcolm R
Canberra, Australia

A convenient and comfortable motel

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 20 Feb 2023via mobile
The motel is conveniently located near the Botanical Gardens south of the centre of Timaru. It is on a main road, but we heard no road noise, despite being only two units back from the entrance. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had the impression that our unit had been built a couple of decades back, but had been renovated to a modern standard. It was spacious, with a large living room, a small kitchen, a spacious bathroom, and two bedrooms each with a large double bed (this meant the space around them was quite narrow). We were very comfortable there.
Date of stay: February 2023
Room Tip: Parking at this motel is not a problem.
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 2 January 2023

We had a very pleasant stay at Cedar Lodge Motels. Jody was very helpful in trying to fit us in on a weekend when everywhere was booked out. Our unit was lovely, clean and modernised and well away from the main road traffic. Would most certainly book to stay there again when next in Timaru.

Date of stay: December 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 25 September 2022 via mobile

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

Room tip: Nice and quiet Sky TV Comfortable beds
Date of stay: September 2022
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank Jennie L
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Reviewed 10 March 2022

We can't recommend this motel highly enough. Firstly Pam and her team were super friendly and went above and beyond for us and made us feel so very welcome. They upgraded us to a gorgeous 1 bedroom unit which was super quiet with a huge comfortable bed, very spacious and such comfortable lounge chairs, & an extendable dining room table. Also many windows to open for ventilation if needed, with a beautiful outlook onto the spacious garden area. The motel is next to the Botanical Gardens as well, as an extra bonus. We couldn'f fault this place.

Date of stay: March 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Pamela Simpson, Owner at Cedar Lodge Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 11 March 2022

Kristina thank you so much for taking the time to review Cedar Lodge Motel.
We appreciate your positive feedback of our facilities.
We are proud of our staff that go above and beyond to make your stay in Timaru memorable.
We'd love to host you again.
Kind regards,
Pam and the team.

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Reviewed 25 April 2021

Stayed here with my daughter and grand daughters. Had a 2 bedroom unit. The hosts/staff were wonderful and friendly. The unit we had was beautiful and clean. Furniture was modern and a great TV. Beds were extremely comfortable for all of us. It had a spacious bathroom and kitchen had all we needed. We were really pleased with our decision to stay here.

Date of stay: April 2021
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank Liz D
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Reviewed 5 August 2020 via mobile

We stayed for two nights and experienced the full package! From the first phone call, nothing at all was a problem to Pam & her wonderful team. The lovely renovated two befroom apartment was just perfect for the four of us - arriving early evening, the heating had been put on well in advance, it was spotless, cosy with beds way beyond comfortable, a brilliant shower & access to all amenities to allow us to be totally independent for the two days. This was perfect for my elderly parents (86 & 88) who felt ‘at home’ in the easy to get about layout. A last minute order (after hours) for a continental breakfast for the older generation was efficiently taken care of ... & very well received! It’s been quite the talking point today!! Pam, thank you. Cedar Lodge Motel is the only place to stay in our opinion - highly recommended. Ange, Andy, June & Ron

Date of stay: August 2020
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank Ange M
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