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TomandCarrie
Fountaintown, Indiana

Great place to stay

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 1 Nov 2023
Very central to many things, good local restaurants and pick up location for tours. Beautiful Government Gardens and Polynesian Spa just steps away. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. Views of Lake Rotorua from the hotel.
Date of stay: October 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Awatere Douglas, Other at Sudima Lake Rotorua, responded to this review
Responded 5 Nov 2023
Kia ora TomandCarrie,

Thank you for your positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our hotel. It's wonderful to know that you found our central location, friendly staff, and the beautiful surroundings to your liking. We strive to provide our guests with the best possible experience, and your kind words are greatly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Ngā mihi
Awatere Douglas
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Reviewed 29 October 2023

Impressed by the Sudima on this brief trip for a mini retreat. Great service including breakfasts and lunches. The hotel feels clean and fresh and with beautiful whakaairo and tukutuku. We were made welcome and nothing was a problem. Will be back. Ngā mihi nui.

Date of stay: October 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Awatere Douglas, Other at Sudima Lake Rotorua, responded to this reviewResponded 30 October 2023

Kia ora Hinemoa,

Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, we appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back.

Ngā mihi
Awatere Douglas
Hotel Manager

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Reviewed 1 October 2023

Check in was quick and fuss free but the place has a confusing layout so we had to get back in the car and drive around to the rear to access our room. The room was small but pleasant and clean with beautiful toiletries. Shower ran cold to scorching so needed frequent adjustment and the location of the room to others meant the curtains had to stay closed resulting in lack of natural light but was quiet with ample parking.

Room tip: Ground floor rooms adjacent to the rear car park were handy.
Date of stay: September 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Awatere Douglas, Other at Sudima Lake Rotorua, responded to this reviewResponded 7 October 2023

Kia ora catherinejodiea,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay. We're pleased to hear that your check-in process was efficient and that you appreciated the cleanliness of your room, as well as the quality of toiletries provided.

We apologise for any inconvenience you experienced with the layout and the need to drive to access your room. Your comments regarding the shower temperature and curtains are duly noted, and we will address these issues to ensure a more comfortable stay for our guests.

We value your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for an improved experience. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.

Ngā mihi
Awatere Douglas
Hotel Manager

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Reviewed 16 September 2023 via mobile

The room itself was fine, new carpets, looked as if it was well maintained but… we had 301, right beside the external walkway from reception to the outside blocks and also right beside the corridor leading to the outside/ reception block. The hotel can’t really help inconsiderate guests who stand around chatting right beside our window- but they could prevent reversing buses beeping early morning and leaving their engines running before they leave in the morning. Some of us want to lie in later than 6.30-7 am on holiday. Also meant we couldn’t have curtains open at all as other guests were right outside the full length windoes. Also the hairdryer had a US socket so couldn’t work it and had to visit reception with dripping wet hair- to be given an adaptor for NZ!! Hotel was full of conference guests and tour bus guests- 10 buses in car park overnight right beside our room disappointing stay

Room tip: Avoid room 301
Date of stay: September 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Awatere Douglas, Other at Sudima Lake Rotorua, responded to this reviewResponded 17 October 2023

Kia ora labamba2020,

We appreciate your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about the inconveniences you experienced during your stay. We understand that noise disruptions and the location of your room were less than ideal. Our team will take this into consideration and work towards addressing these issues to ensure a more comfortable stay for our guests in the future.

Ngā mihi
Awatere Douglas
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Reviewed 2 September 2023

I had a King Superior room which was lovely - thick carpet, big bed - but I'll know next time to ask for a room with direct sunlight. That's my only quibble from my three-night stay: both the staff and the central location are excellent, and there's plenty of car parking available.

Note that the shower is over the bath so if you're six-foot or taller, you might have to bend down a bit to get under the showerhead. Also, the bath is slippery but you can ask for a non-slip bath mat at reception.

Breakfast was an option of cooked or continental; I had both during my stay and they're both really good.

My primary reason for visiting Rotorua was to go to the Polynesian Spa, which is literally just across the road from the Sudima. And even though the hotel is next to Rotorua's main road, I couldn't hear any traffic from inside my room. I'll definitely stay here again.

Room tip: There's guest-only parking around back (which is patrolled by a security company) plus a large public car park to the side.
Date of stay: August 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Thank Kiwi A
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Awatere Douglas, Other at Sudima Lake Rotorua, responded to this reviewResponded 7 October 2023

Kia ora kiwia2013,

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback regarding your recent stay. We're delighted to hear that you had an overall positive experience during your three-night stay.

It's great to know that you enjoyed your King Superior room with its comfortable amenities and appreciated the central location of the hotel. We're glad to hear that you found our breakfast options to your liking and that you had the opportunity to enjoy both the cooked and continental choices. We take pride in providing a variety of quality dining options.

Thank you again for sharing your insights, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Rotorua.

Mā te wā
Awatere Douglas
Hotel Manager

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Reviewed 15 August 2023

It was the worse hotel stay I have ever had! I have travelled a lot both with business and pleasure. The carpet was thread bare in three places. The grab bar in the shower was coming off the wall (so would not have been able to sustain you if you needed it. The room had not been cleaned properly. I have taken photos for a record. I did show these to the manager on my departure, but he wasn't that concerned.

Date of stay: June 2023
Trip type: Travelled solo
Thank Ngaire9
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Awatere Douglas, Other at Sudima Lake Rotorua, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2023

Kia ora Ngaire9,

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please accept our sincere apologies for the issues you encountered with the room conditions. This is certainly not the standard we aim to provide our guests, and we deeply regret any inconveniences you faced.

We truly value your experience and the feedback you've provided. We are committed to making amends and ensuring your satisfaction. If you're open to it, please contact me via email - awatered@sudimahotels.com.

Ngā manaakitanga
Awatere Douglas
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