Stayed a couple of nights here and found the rooms to be clean and spacious. The building layouts can be a little confusing, but the location is great. The hotel overlooks a steaming lake surrounded by a walking/jogging path. Like everyone else, the hotel as the city smells of sulfur. There are grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance and... more

I stayed 2 nights in this hotel in March 2009 as part of a package tour of New Zealand and Australia, so cannot comment on the room cost but can make observations on the facilities etc and compare it to all the other 'same-standard' 3* or so hotels I stayed in. The hotel is a sprawling collection of low-rise accommodation... more

Stayed here for 2 nights as a part of our 18 day NZ itinerary. Its a nice property with clean rooms. The room was large with big beds and a small balcony. The smell did not bother us too much and I guess the whole Rotorua smells but I loved the town and I liked the hotel. Everything is walking... more

We booked on a 3 night deal and got very good value. The hotel is conveniently close to both the town and lake so you don't have to use your car all the time. The lake smells as does the rest of Rotorua-so what?-that's what volcanic activity produces and what you go to see. Room was good, two very large... more

Overwhealmed by the staff & food at the hotel, their attentiveness to our needs and various questions regarding the local areas & what to do. I would definitely return again. more

The hotel was situated on the end of the lake and smelled very strongly of sulfur, but we expected that of the whole city, so while it was surprising at first, you get used to it. The check in staff wasn't overly friendly, but they were nice. There's a small gift shop in the lobby and a lounge/bar and a... more

Arrived to find an unclean room with dodgy stains on the bedhead. Requested a travel cot which was broken and kept collapsing, upon asking at reception told 'they're all like that'. Generally clueless and impolite reception staff. The plumbing and electrics was down across the hotel when we arrived, so aswell as the expected sulphurous smell from the Lake there... more

Sudima Hotel is located on the edge of the centre of Rotorua, on the edge of the lake. A pleasant stroll along the lake path leads directly to the centre of the town. Due to the scenic location however, the sulphur smell is stronger than in other parts of town. The Polynesian Spa, museum, golf course and gardens are not... more

We stayed at the Sudima for 1 night. That was more than enough. The hotel is located at the swamp end of the lake - so the "views" of the lake are not like the hotel photos would have you believe. After travelling around NZ, we booked hotels based on their broadband access. Upon arrival, I asked to be given... more