1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010, New ZealandView Hotel Details
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Guest Reviews of Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
8.4/10
Very Good
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Location8.7
Amenities7.9
Service8.6
Cleanliness8.4
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Negative reviews(15)
Stephen
Classic Triple
Stayed in Jul 2025
Family
3 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 17, 2025
Good people. The room was so close to the sulphurous bay that it always had a strong odor
Response from Property: Kia ora Stephen,Thank you for your 8 out of 10 review. We’re glad you enjoyed our team and found them welcoming. The geothermal activity in Rotorua does bring a distinctive sulfur smell, which is stronger in certain areas, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back again soon.Ngā mihiAwatere DouglasHotel Manager
Wailing
Classic Triple
Stayed in May 2025
Family
2 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jun 25, 2025
Friendly and helpful reception, location is convenient, stores are within walking distance
Response from Property: Kia ora Wailing,Thank you for your great review and rating.We’re pleased to hear you found our reception friendly and helpful, and that our convenient location with stores nearby added to your stay.We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Ngā mihiAwatere DouglasHotel Manager
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Classic Twin
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
1 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Apr 28, 2025
Carpet in room thread needs trimming off trip hazard, cud do with a toaster to prepare our own snacks or a microwave to heat food.
Extra blankets wud be nice in the wardrobe.
An a gym to work out wud be a bonus, oh a pool wasn’t heated enough to entice a swim as we love the water.
Response from Property: Kia ora,Thank you for the thoughtful feedback and great rating! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and really appreciate your suggestions — from room amenities to facilities like the pool and gym.We'll take these on board as we continue to look at ways to enhance the guest experience.We hope to welcome you back again soon!Ngā mihi,Awatere DouglasHotel Manager
Family Travels
Classic Triple
Stayed in May 2025
Family
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 22, 2025
Marvelous and excellent hotel. Great customer service. Good we're also delicious.
Response from Property: Kia ora,Thank you for your wonderful review and perfect rating.We’re delighted to hear you had a marvelous stay and enjoyed our customer service and food.We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Ngā mihiAwatere DouglasHotel Manager
Crystal Oriana
Classic Twin
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
1 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Apr 27, 2025
Highlight - amazing service from all kaimahi onsite, especially the lovely Māori wahine at the reception service. she was amazing! and the kaimahi during the breakfast service.
the breakfast was on point! and views from the room was choice.
Could be better - just the physical hotel. There was only elevator that toom 20 seconds from 2nd floor to Ground floor (has time to count), and I did have issues with room cards. My only pet peeves :-)
I would still recommend because the kaimahi were awesome :-)
Response from Property: Kia ora Crystal,Thank you so much for your awesome feedback! We're thrilled to hear that our kaimahi made such a positive impact on your stay — especially our receptionist and the breakfast team. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to them.We appreciate your notes about the lift and room cards — your patience is appreciated.Thanks again for your recommendation — we hope to welcome you back soon!Ngā mihi,Awatere DouglasHotel Manager
Saiyad
Classic Twin
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 23, 2025
Perfect place to stay over. My kid had a gud time
Looking forward to come next holiday
Response from Property: Kia ora Saiyad,Thank you for the wonderful 10 out of 10 rating. We’re delighted your family had a great time and that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next holiday.Ngā mihiAwatere DouglasHotel Manager
Guest User
Superior Twin
Stayed in Nov 2024
Family
1 review
7.0/10
Posted on Dec 31, 2024
Stayed here for 3 nights and it was a good stay apart from some of the facilities available in the room. Clean rooms however bathroom needs a upgrade. Being a 4 star hotel and still using stained bath tubs with curtain for showers. Also arrived hotel at 4pm (2pm check in time) and was told to wait as rooms were still not ready until 5:30.
Response from Property: Kia ora,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a good stay overall. We do apologize for the issues you encountered with the bathroom facilities and the delay at check-in. We understand how important it is for rooms to be ready on time, and we’ll work on ensuring this doesn’t happen again in the future.Regarding the stained bath tubs, we’d like to mention that some rooms may have slight sulphur staining, which is an effect of the natural environment here in Rotorua. While we work to maintain the quality of our rooms, we appreciate your understanding of this unique aspect of the area.We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience.Ngā mihi,Awatere DouglasHotel Manager
keniofdavalley
Classic Family
Stayed in Nov 2024
Family
12 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Dec 26, 2024
A clean and fine hotel, but overall hotel and facilities a bit dated/old despite recent renovation.
Response from Property: Kia ora keniofdavalley,Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the hotel clean and fine for your stay. We appreciate your comments regarding the overall facilities and understand that some areas may feel dated despite recent renovations. Please know that we are continuously working on improvements to ensure our guests have the best experience possible.We hope to welcome you back soon and provide an even better stay.Ngā mihi,Awatere DouglasHotel Manager
Guest User
Superior King Room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Couple
14 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 1, 2025
The hotel was located right next to the Polynesian Spa and a long walking/biking path around the geothermal area. It's also near restaurants and a grocery store for lots of food options. The room was clean and comfortable, but due to our location on the first floor near the parking lot and major walkway, we heard everyone coming and going. If you're a light sleeper, request an upper floor room, and hopefully you won't hear people in the hallway/parking lot/walkway like we did. Also, I have to be honest, the sulphur smell was so strong at times I was gagging and it woke me up from a dead sleep. Knowing it will smell and experiencing it are two different things! Mostly for this reason, I wouldn't stay here again.
Response from Property: Kia ora,Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the great location of our hotel! We're glad to hear that you found the room clean and comfortable and that you enjoyed the nearby amenities.We do apologize for the disturbance caused by noise and the strong sulphur smell. As you mentioned, Rotorua's geothermal activity can sometimes create a noticeable sulphur odor, which we understand can be overwhelming for some guests.We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll consider staying with us again.Ngā mihi,Awatere DouglasHotel Manager
Panunee
Classic Triple
Stayed in Oct 2024
Travelling with friends
11 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Nov 10, 2024
Good location
Response from Property: Kia ora,Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed our great location. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Ngā mihi,Awatere DouglasHotel Manager
Guest User
Deluxe Twin
Stayed in Sep 2024
Travelling with friends
13 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 19, 2024
Amazing location right near the lake. carpark might be a little inconvenient if your car is too huge as they were having renovations during our time that. other than that nothing to not hate about.
Response from Property: Kia ora,Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our prime location near the lake. We appreciate your feedback about the carpark and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the renovations. We're glad to know that overall you had a positive experience and hope to welcome you back for another great stay.Ngā mihi,Awatere DouglasHotel Manager
Anonymous User
Superior Twin
Stayed in Feb 2024
Travelling with friends
65 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on May 25, 2024
To be honest nothing bad about this hotel as others mentioned. The staff manager at the front desk is super nice and helped with all sorts of request. Room is in good but not luxury condition which is kind of expected. Pool is closed.
Response from Property: Kia ora,Thank you for your honest feedback and positive comments about your stay with us. We apologize for the inconvenience regarding the pool closure and appreciate your understanding.Your feedback is valuable to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another pleasant stay.Ngā mihi, Awatere DouglasHotel Manager
Mi Li
Superior Twin
Stayed in Feb 2024
Travelling with friends
4 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Mar 4, 2024
Near to the Lake Rotorua, the scenery is beautiful, but the smell of Sulphur is too strong. Besides, our rooms are arranged upstairs without lift, a bit inconvenient.
Response from Property: Kia ora Mi Li,
We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery near Lake Rotorua. Your feedback is important to us, and we'll explore ways to address the concerns that you have raised. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more comfortable stay in the future.
Ngā mihi
Awatere Douglas
Hotel Manager
Guest User
Superior King Room
Stayed in May 2024
Couple
1 review
5.5/10
Posted on Jun 23, 2024
Overall Average condition, toilet needs some attention and clean properly, shower head need a replacement it playing up !!
Response from Property: Kia ora,Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the issues you experienced with the condition of your room, particularly the toilet and shower head. Your comments are important to us, and we will address these issues promptly to ensure a better experience for our guests.If there's anything else you'd like to discuss or if you plan to stay with us again, please feel free to reach out. We appreciate your feedback and hope to improve your impression of our hotel in the future.Ngā mihi, Awatere DouglasHotel Manager
Nomadik
Superior Twin
Stayed in May 2024
Business traveller
19 review
6.5/10
Posted on Jun 20, 2024
Too much renovation noise all day. Impossible to hear oneself every time doors open. Breakfast basic . Dinner - food was amazing but food took over one hour to come to our table. Check in check out were great. Beds very comfy ; bathrooms very old .
Response from Property: Kia ora,Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the noise from renovations and the disturbances from doors opening, which impacted your stay. We appreciate your comments on breakfast and the delay in dinner service, despite enjoying the food. Your feedback helps us improve our services.We're glad you had a positive check-in and check-out experience, and that you found the beds comfortable. We apologize for any issues with the bathrooms.If you have further comments or plan to stay with us again, please reach out. We value your feedback and hope to provide a better experience next time.Ngā mihi,Awatere DouglasHotel Manager