Cambridge hotels and hostels
Cambridge Coach House
Emanuel’S Lake Karapiro Lodge
Call it rustic grandeur. This modern house with commanding views of Lake Karapiro has high ceilings, moulded cornices and leadlights.
Lofthouse
If you’re travelling with friends, this self-contained rural retreat is an absolute steal – sleeping four people for the price of the apartment. Jump in the spa and enjoy the awesome views.
Lake Karapiro Camping & Pursuits Centre
Geared for rowing events, this lakeside complex 15 minutes from town is serenely peaceful outside of the big fixtures. The trim wooden chalets have bunk beds, en suites, fridges and communal kitchen facilities.
Cambridge Mews
All the spacious units in this chalet-style motel have double spa baths, decent kitchens and are immaculately maintained. The architect did a great job...the interior decorator less so. A 10 minute walk to town.
Cambridge Motor Park
A quiet, well-maintained camping ground with lots of green, green grass. The emphasis is on tents and vans here, but the cabins and units are fine. Drive over the skinny Victoria Bridge from Cambridge town centre.
House Boat Holidays
Humming 'Proud Mary' is acceptable as Lake Karapiro is technically still a river, but you’re more likely to be relaxing than rolling. Load up this smart houseboat (sleeping eight) with kayaks and fishing gear and sail away for a splashy weekend.
Cambridge Coach House
This farmhouse accommodation is a wee bit chintzy, but if you can forgive a chandelier or two it's a beaut spot to chill out, in the thick of Waikato's bucolic splendour.