Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments

Hotels
9.6 (1743 reviews)
34E Lake Street , Cambridge , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good food
Cons:
No pool or gym
Minor maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.49
The rooms were noted as very clean and comfortable, with some mentions of minor issues.
Service
9.96
Staff were described as amazing, friendly, and accommodating across multiple reviews.
Location
10
Multiple reviews praised the convenient and excellent location of the hotel.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms were mentioned as modern, comfortable, and well-appointed.
Amenities
8.98
No pool or gym was mentioned, but positive feedback about the restaurant and other onsite amenities.
Value for Money
9.44
Guests found the overall experience reflected good value for the stay.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Restaurant food and breakfast were described as excellent and enjoyable.
Overall Experience
10
Overall an excellent experience with several guests mentioning they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:18

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments offers a range of luxurious amenities including a fitness centre, hot tub, and room service. Guests can unwind in the shared lounge, dine at the on-site restaurant, or enjoy a drink at the bar.

Modern Rooms
Each room at Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments is thoughtfully designed with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Guests can indulge in comfort with plush bedding, a coffee machine, and a private bathroom stocked with free toiletries.

Convenient Location
Conveniently situated in Cambridge, the hotel is within close proximity to popular attractions such as Hamilton Gardens and Waikato Stadium. With city views available from select rooms, Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments is the perfect choice for your next getaway.

Important information:

Please note that all bookings of 7 rooms or more are considered a group booking and subject to different terms and conditions. To inquire about group rates, terms and conditions please contact directly here at Hidden Lake on book@hiddenlake.co.nz

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HLZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for NZD 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 1743 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.49
Service: 9.96
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 10
J
Jane couple au
9
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
J
Jo couple nz
10
Excellent stay with a restaurant on site and walking distance to plenty of other options.
Pros:

It was quiet clean and comfortable . It had a small Nespresso coffee machine and real milk in the fridge!

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple pl
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
H
Harley family_with_children au
8
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and clean rooms.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
M
Mikhail couple nz
9
A bit expensive, but clean and comfy
Pros:

Nine location
New and clean
Room was spacious

Cons:

Price seemed a bit high

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
B
Brent couple nz
9
Always stay there when in Cambridge
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
A
Amber solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Super handy location, staff were awesome and loved the clean comfortable rooms 🙂

Cons:

Would have been good to have some chairs on the balcony 🙂

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
S
susan couple gb
8
Very convenient, easy walk to town centre.
Pros:

Lovely spacious room .

Cons:

Not much in the way of public spaces

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
G
George family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

Cons:

Small parking spaces

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
C
Claudine couple nz
7
good place to stay when needing to be centrally located when in Cambridge.
Pros:

Great location for easy walking access to numerous restaurants, relatively quiet location

Cons:

cutlery not included in the room. this would be helpful.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
C
Cathie solo_traveller gb
5
Cons:

They took an extra £300+ from my card & haven’t responded to refund

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
J
Jessica couple nz
10
We had a fantastic stay, even though it was short, I would love to return and stay again!
Pros:

The room was lovely, beds were fantastic and staff very helpful!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
C
Clifford solo_traveller gb
8
Good place for short stays in Cambridge area.
Pros:

Clean and convenient,helpful staff

Cons:

Location not far from Cambridge centre but was in a retail park which detracted from the idea of “hidden lake” ( there was one at rear but was hidden).

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
L
Larissa couple nz
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
R
Rachel couple nz
10
great clean place would definitely stay again
Pros:

The staff was friendly and the place was clean and the service was great. Would recommend anyone to stay. It was in a great location and plenty of shops and facilities close so in good walking distance to local restaurants etc

Cons:

There was nothing that we did not like about this facility

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
B
Brian solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Nice place 👌

Cons:

Na

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
B
Bruno couple fr
7
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple nz
9
Clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Clean and bed really comfortable.
Loved the walk around the lake behind the hotel.

Cons:

Outlook over the car park

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
B
Beata couple au
10
Definately a Hidden Gem - Beautiful Place
Pros:

The staff were very helpful, the beds were very comfy, the food at the restaurant was so delicious, the place was in a awesome location. Room was very clean and tidy, serviced every day, and offering a gym was the cherry on top.

Cons:

That we couldn’t stay longer

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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DBRiisom family_with_children dk
9
2026-02-26 via Nuitee