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Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in Whitiora where garden relaxation meets entertainment options and convenient amenities for a rejuvenating stay

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Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton, in Whitiora's heart, offers a tranquil garden and fun arcade room for downtime. Rooms include free WiFi, and amenities like laundry facilities and bike rentals make exploring easy. Guests consistently praise their experience here.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Unit)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family unit)

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family unit)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Whitiora, a neighbourhood in Hamilton, is home to Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton. Founders Theatre and Waikato Museum of Art and History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Prodrive Golf and Waterworld. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at FMG Stadium Waikato or Seddon Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Hamilton travel guide
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174 Ulster Street, Hamilton, Waikato, 3200

What's nearby

  • I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.
    Hamilton Central Business District
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A few kilometres downstream from Lake Taupo the river changes to some rapids for a short distance. When the rapids finish there is a drop which creates a waterfall. It all ends with this scene which is stunning. Only a 30 second walk from the car park to the river this shot was taken about a 5 minute walk further downstream on the main track at sunrise.
    Waikato River
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • FMG Stadium Waikato
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hamilton Centre Place
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    4 min walk
  • French Tart Cafe
    13 min walk
  • Ginger And Honey Cafe
    19 min walk
  • Gather Foodhouse
    19 min walk
  • KFC
    5 min walk

About this property

Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton

Motel located in Whitiora
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room at Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton. In addition to laundry facilities and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton on 9 Mar 2026 start from AU$120, including 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 at Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Cedar Lodge Motel Hamilton located?

Located in Whitiora, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Whitiora Bible Church, FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Central Business District. Prodrive Golf and Waikato River are also within 15 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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 Hamilton Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Seanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sis and I enjoyed our stay beds were comfortable, had everything we needed to cook dinner very quiet and had some awesome neighbours. The manager was also a happy happy thank you Cesar Lodge will definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Very friendly and helpful manager/owner. Close to river walks, supermarkets and city CBD. Great location if you were watching a match at the Hamilton Stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is under new management. While the facilities are dated, they have recently replaced beds, which were comfortable. It was comfortable and clean. The manager way really helpful and resolved all our requests quickly and professionally.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Window in kitchen needs attatention cannot lock. Clean and tidy with everything you need with competitive rates. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very accommodating on check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi Sri Kumar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jason was helpful with after hours check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Owners had a bad tenant in prior that had snook a pet in the room. They were very apologetic, unfortunately the pet had urinated in the kitchen area. Owners did a thorough clean, downside was the strong smell of disinfectant through the night. Sky tv didn’t work, asked owner why and was told there is no remote as it had been stolen. Wifi signal was poor and kept disconnecting. Owners were helpful and it suited our needs, is ok if looking for a one night budget stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Handy to everything we needed Being block walls very hard to get warm with one heater
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend to stay during the winter. No heat pump, concrete block walls so it was very cold. Small heater in the main bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms smelled of animal faeces, a toilet was not secure to the floor, there was something on a headboard that looked like dried faeces, there was cable ties holding up the shower head. It took a whole can of oust to just make it bearable to stay as we were there for a funeral in hamilton and had limited funds. Everything was out dated and worn or broken. I think they should be shut down!! Need I say more?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Allan

Disliked: Room comfort

Adequate

Motel room is large but old. But consistent with the price so there can be no complaints. Everything was clean but it was old and tired.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Vicky, Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good with some exceptions

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room could have done with a little up dating and maintenance. There was no shelves in the fridge door, so we had less room in the fridge as we had to lay the milk and juice bottles down in the fridge. The kitchen cupboards only had undercoat pain on them and in places the wallpaper was peeling. The room had no wifi, as the wireless didn't reach our room, so we had to stand outside to use our devices. The room was warm and clean and was quiet. We had a good stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Older room clean and comfortable

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I was placed in a room facing the road, which turns out to be a 4-lane highway. The room had no soundproofing so I was kept awake by the sound of heavy trucks and boy racers driving up and down the road for much of the night, which probably accounts for the low price. Other rooms don't face the road and would not have the same problem. The staff were pleasant. The room was clean and spacious, with a dining table and a separate kitchen. The bed was comfortable, and the extra pillows came in useful for covering my head so I could get some sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ari, Auckland,NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a little family. Has everything you need in a kitchen even the tiniest detail to a bit of salt that was available. Beds were comfy staff were friendly I would defenatly be returning here for another long weekend. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

sasha, bay of plenty

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Loud kids running around...

Had to wait for room when we checked in..kids running around being loud...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Cyndi, New Plymouth

Liked: Staff & service

Cheap stay for reason!

We were welcomed by friendly staff, however the decour was very dated and people were continually coming and going from the facilities. It served us ok for the purpose just a bed to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon rapport qualité/prix.

Endroit relativement propre (faut pas être maniaque) et agréable. Chambre assez spacieuse disposant de quoi cuisiner. Par contre pas très proche du centre ville.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Leigh

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad

Wouldn't reccomend this place, the room was nothing like the photos
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Easy stay

An older building which at first sight is a little run down. Very clean and comfortable. Great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Dp, vic

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

Woke up with red dots on my legs

Awful Smelling room, very old,dirty,poor quality, lots of flies in the room. Rude staff charged 50$ for thirty mins late check out. Don't bring children here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Chanty, Taranaki

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very Disappointing

Room nothing like the web photos. Listed available items like dvd players not supplied. We got charged extra fees for the children. Not happy at all. Could have booked a different motel for the same price after the extra charges somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018