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HOTEL STYLE
Trendy
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English
Property amenities
Paid private parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Internet
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Hair dryer
Clothes rack
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Location
47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch 8013 New Zealand
Sudima Christchurch City
212 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Sudima Christchurch City hotel garners appreciation for its spotless premises and modern rooms, with the added comfort of kitchenettes and a variety of bathroom amenities, though the lighting choices and toiletry fragrances have not pleased everyone. Positioned within a leisurely stroll to the city center and numerous eateries, its location is a highlight for guests.
The staff's commendable service contributes to the hotel's inviting atmosphere, despite some guests noting issues with room service. However, the value proposition is met with mixed feelings due to additional costs for breakfast, room service, and parking.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Welcoming
Rooms
Modern
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Well-appointed
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Our first time in Christchurch and this hotel was recommended by our travel agent. Our room provided more than enough space for two people, and although we didn't make use of it during our stay, the small kitchenette would be welcomed by some. The bathroom was also roomy, with the choice of raindrop or shower wand option. (Our room did not have a bath, so confirm when booking if this is important to you. ) The hotel was very clean and staff were efficient, friendly and helpful at all times during our stay. Breakfast was included in our booking, and while other reviewers have noted some concerns with the breakfast buffet, we enjoyed the selections on offer and did not experience any issues with the availability. We also ate at the Lane restaurant. While it does not provide an extensive menu, the food was very good, and provided a range to try to cater from meat eater to vegetarian. There is also a small bar area, and this spills out into the internal 'courtyard' of the building where additional seating and tables are provided. For those who do not have access to a car, the hotel is around a 15 min walk from the central Cathedral Square, and the nearest hop-on/hop-off tram stop is around 10mins walk immediately on the far side of Cranmer Square in Armagh St.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Maree Welgus, General Manager at Sudima Christchurch City
Responded 15 Oct 2024
Thank you so much OzSooty for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor. I am pleased you enjoyed dining in The Lane and that the team were friendly and helpful. I do hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Maree
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Excellent. We stayed two nights after arriving in New Zealand. The reception team were excellent and made us feel very welcome. Any questions were dealt with promptly and efficiently. The warm was very comfortable and well appointed, even with a small kitchenette. A nice touch for those travelling was the access to a small self service laundry room with complimentary washing powder.
Easy walking distance of the city centre and only 10 minutes from the airport or railway station
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Maree Welgus, General Manager at Sudima Christchurch City
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you Stephen for your lovely review especially about our welcoming team. I do hope you experienced great Kiwi Manaakitanga / Hospitality during your travels in Aotearoa. Nga Mihi Maree
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We spent 11 nights at this hotel and had a wonderful stay. The room was lovely and well stocked. Their restaurant, The Lane, was a nice bonus, with wonderful food and kind staff. The location is a nice walk to the center of town, a short walk to Hagley Park or the Tram ride, and it also has bus stops just outside, so we didn't feel the need to hire a car. We found it to be an upscale yet fairly unpretentious hotel, which we greatly appreciated. A big thank you to Han and crew, and especially Alana, for your help and warm hospitality.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Hemal Ghetla, Other at Sudima Christchurch City
Responded 20 Nov 2023
Kia ora FromNowhere85, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at our hotel. We strive to provide exceptional hospitality and create memorable experiences for our guests, so it's fantastic to know that we succeeded in doing so during your stay. Once again, thank you for choosing our hotel and for your lovely review! Regards Hemal Ghetla
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Well looked after from arrival to departure. Had a larger room with a separate living area, really comfy bed and apart from Alexa deciding we needed an accompaniment of mellow jazz, really peaceful location. B and b rate included a brunch style breakfast to set you up for the day. Cheery staff and good location
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Hemal Ghetla, Other at Sudima Christchurch City
Responded 10 Jan 2023
Kia ora Gwyneth, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on TripAdvisor. Pleased to know you enjoyed your stay and took full advantage of our services and facilities. We look forward to welcoming you back. Happy New Year! Regards Hemal Ghetla
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Spent 4 night sat this hole and the reception staff were very accommodating. My 90 year old mother, who is from just out of Christchurch, had her car, and because of her mobility, the staff parked the car in the handicapped area for easier access. She also became ill during our stay, and because I am immunocompromised, they facilitated for me to move into the adjoining room. Every time, I went downstairs, there was a friendly greeting and a courteous enquiry on my mother's health. Don't know that I would get this level of service in many other places.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Maree Welgus, General Manager at Sudima Christchurch City
Responded 10 Nov 2024
Kia Ora Bretlyn Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on Tripadvisor. Your feedback is lovely and I am glad the team where there to assist you and your Mother during your stay. We hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Maree
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It was our 1st time in New Zealand and we were in Christchurch for a Northern Soul event. After a bit of research and good reviews we decided to spend our 4 nights at Sudima Christchurch City. In our opinion we choose the best hotel in Christchurch and will definitely stay here again next year for the same event. From the moment we walked in we felt very welcomed, the staff were really friendly and accommodating, everything was always super clean, breakfast was yummy! Also walking distance to town, restaurants and pubs. Local bus station was easy to use, just make sure if using you have cash to pay for trip!
Thank you Sudima Christchurch City ⭐️
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Maree Welgus, General Manager at Sudima Christchurch City
Responded 9 Oct 2024
Thank you for your lovely review and choosing to stay with us in Otautahi, Christchurch. It’s wonderful to hear you’ll be back next year for the same event. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sudima Christchurch City. Maree
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Nice room but the food and service lets it down . We paid for a full breakfast and the choice was very basic. If you wanted a cappuccino well that was $6 extra and then asked about an omelette as the only choice there for eggs was some watery scrambled eggs. That was an extra charge as well . Had dinner the previous night there and was terrible. Arranged with front desk for a wake up call at 6am and it never came. Finally got the wake up call at 7am . It was the night daylight saving started and they mucked it up big time.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Maree Welgus, General Manager at Sudima Christchurch City
Responded 9 Oct 2024
Kia Ora Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on Tripadvisor. I sincerely apologise for the issues you encountered during your stay, particularly with the wake up call and your dining experience. The missed wake up call was due to a system integration issue during our recent computer system upgrade, and I understand how frustrating this would have been, especially on a day as critical as the start of daylight saving. Regarding your dining experience, I am sorry to hear that our breakfast and dinner offerings did not meet your expectations. We do aim to deliver great value and quality, and it’s clear we fell short on this occasion. I have discussed all your concerns with the Restaurant & Bar Manager which enables us to review our current practices - thank you. Your feedback is very much valued and I hope you might consider staying with us in the future. Nga Mihi Maree
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Really enjoyed our stay, just a small room with no view for the expensive price. Parking was odd - $30 for valet, for park it yourself & for parking next door - all choices $30 a day. Staff very friendly & helpful. Room service tray in the hall for over 24 hours annoyed me. The Alexa sound system was great. Need two robes when two people staying in the room. Liked the shower steamer, nice touch.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Maree Welgus, General Manager at Sudima Christchurch City
Responded 21 Oct 2024
Kia Ora MummaandCo I really appreciate your feedback as it enables me to constantly review our practices and enhance our guest experience. The staff are our greatest asset, thank you for the kind comment.
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An exceptional small boutique hotel in the heart of Christchurch. The room was small however a very comfy bed. A large window overlooking another building. Bathroom contained shower bombs to help enhance your shower experience.
The staff at the hotel were amazing, very friendly and welcoming. As the lift door opened they were always fast to greet you as you entered the reception area.
The food was really good however the coffee served in the red was quite bitter.
Thank you for such a great stay.
Shane and Damian
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Parking available for a fee
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Response from Hemal Ghetla, Other at Sudima Christchurch City
Responded 8 Feb 2023
Kia ora Shane and Damian, Thank you for sharing your experience on TripAdvisor. Fantastic to know you had a great stay, we hope to see you again in the near future. Kinds regards Hemal Ghetla
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Very nice hotel with modern amenities and quality bathroom products. Good location near the shopping district and casino. Best of all, you can order food from the excellent The Lane restaurant downstairs as room service for just a $10 fee!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Hemal Ghetla, Other at Sudima Christchurch City
Responded 20 Dec 2023
Kia ora Bryan, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at our hotel. We strive to provide exceptional hospitality and create memorable experiences for our guests, so it's fantastic to know that we succeeded in doing so during your stay. Once again, thank you for choosing our hotel and for your lovely review! Regards Hemal Ghetla
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Hi there,
I can confirm that Sudima Christchurch City is not a Managed Isolation, staff members also do not work at the Sudima Christchurch Airport hotel.
Thank you
Hemal
There are more places to choose from in the Christchurch area.
PRICE RANGE
$261 - $408 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionChristchurch
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