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Auckland, New Zealand

Exceptional Breakfast in Hiku Restaurant

Review of Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 23 Oct 2023
We visited Sudima Kaikoura for breakfast in "Hiku" restaurant. This was an excellent choice, the service was exceptional and the staff very friendly and helpful. The food was also quite superb and the restaurant is very pleasant. It was quite busy when we visited however the food was produced efficiently and served with a smile.
Date of stay: October 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 27 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review us, We are delighted to hear you had a great dining experience
We do gone you can visit us again
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Reviewed 7 August 2023

Amazing service and property. It is very new and fresh, so there are no concerns with it being run down. Everything is well taken care of by the staff from pillow preferences to the amenities provided at the hotel. The staff is very accommodating and helpful and does their level best to make you feel comfortable. Big and spacious rooms, especially the twin bed ones. Each bed was the size of a queen double bed. Would definitely recommend!

Room tip: The hotel gets full during peak season or long weekends, so book in advance!
Date of stay: July 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Charmaine Carroll, General Manager at Sudima Kaikoura, responded to this reviewResponded 16 August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, We are delighted to know you enjoyed the hotel facilities.
We hope you visit us again at Sudima Kaikōura

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Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

Welcomed by staff, restaurant owners was lovely. Staff friendly and helpful, room clean and comfy with all
We needed. Can’t say anything bad about the place. All in all it was a perfect location for whale watching with a short drive to get us there.

Date of stay: July 2023
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Charmaine Carroll, General Manager at Sudima Kaikoura, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2023

Kia Ora Wren76, We appreciate you taking the time to review us, We are glad to hear you felt welcomed & you enjoyed the rooms.
Thank you for choosing to stay with Sudima Kaikōura.

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Reviewed 21 July 2023 via mobile

New Hotel and very good. Bed was so good we thought of taking it home, spacious room, coffee and tea facilities, quiet A/C, shower with enough pressure to wash your out to sea, we had a corner room overlooking ocean, lovely, this is very much a come back to property,even if only to steal the bed

Date of stay: July 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
1  Thank Euan R
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Charmaine Carroll, General Manager at Sudima Kaikoura, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2023

Kia Ora Euan R,
Thank you for taking the time to review us, We are glad to hear you enjoyed our facilities so much so you wanted to take the bed home, We do hope you visit us again at Sudima Kaikōura.

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Reviewed 12 June 2023 via mobile

New modern hotel with a mainly neutral colour scheme. Reasonable amount of parking on site, or plenty along the Esplanade. Rooms average size. We went as a group so we had no choice, many of us ended up in rooms with twin beds, they are very comfortable but when you share your bed with your spouse, this wasn't expected nor enjoyed. No electric blankets. It's the middle of winter. I did phone reception 3 times over a couple of issues but the calls were never answered. The rooms heat pump is good, though no heating in the corridor and reception is rather cool too. Tea and coffee making facilities and a small fridge. Glasses, but no wine glasses in the rooms. Good sized bathroom and good shower. They only provide one hard club chair, seating for anyone else there's a round squab or the bed. Most of the signs are in Maori, only one in our large group could understand a few words. The large group of Asians also staying had no idea of what anything meant. Excellent staff. Helpful and friendly. Uniforms a little casual for this level of hotel. Catering for large groups can often be a challenge, the food offered suited all tastes and was very good. Good cocktail menu. I don't drink much, but really enjoy an Aussie Shiraz, but they only stock NZ wines. Just meant I drank water. The hotel is sited down the south end of the Esplanade, so a bit of a walk to the township. Good, modern, clean, quiet 4.5 star hotel.

Room tip: Book a room with a beach view, it's worth it.
Date of stay: June 2023
Trip type: Travelled with friends
1  Thank Jane J
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Charmaine Carroll, General Manager at Sudima Kaikoura, responded to this reviewResponded 16 June 2023

Thank you Jane for taking the time to review us, We appreciate your feedback as we strive to continually improve our offerings & service.

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Reviewed 10 June 2023 via mobile

My stay at Sudima Kaikōura was nothing short of spectacular.

The hotel stands tall with its elegant design, combined with its top-notch room amenities, views from the room and amazing service made for a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience for us.

The staff at reception and restaurant were attentive and courteous ensuring that my stay was as comfortable as possible.

We dined at Hiku restaurant both the food and service was impeccable…. Loved the cocktails a must try !!!

With its convenient location, breathtaking views and outstanding service, I am sure Sudima Kaikōura will quickly become a go-to choice for accommodation and food for all visitors .

5 star hands down !!!

Date of stay: June 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Charmaine Carroll, General Manager at Sudima Kaikoura, responded to this reviewResponded 16 June 2023

Thank you for your amazing review, We are pretty proud of the hotel the food & the staff.

We hope all of our visitors enjoy it as much as you did.

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