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Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
4.2/561 Reviews

Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua

Rotorua|0.77km from downtown
I stayed in the Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotel for three nights while attending a conference. The Sudima was selected as it was the cheapest of the four listed by the conference organisers. The accommodation and buffet breakfasts were standard and wouldn’t in themselves warrant a review, either positive or negative. What did warrant a review, however, was the check-in experience. This is the reason for the level-two rating. Having stayed at a range of accommodation – from higher end to backpacker - I cannot recall anything like it, either here in New Zealand or overseas. There was one person at the reception desk and only one other guest checking-in before me. That check-in took a seemingly interminable time, but that can happen for whatever reason. My check-in appeared normal, but thereafter the experience ‘went to custard’. Assigned a room on the third floor I duly went with my bag to the room. Arriving there the magnetic door card wouldn’t open the door. I then returned to the reception desk, explained the situation and was provided with a new set of door cards. I then proceeded back to the third floor and, yes, the door cards this time successfully opened the door. However, upon entering the room I was surprised to find evidence that someone else was using the room. Material around the room showed that this person was also a conference attendee. (Interestingly there was a half drunk bottle of whisky on a table, but alas it was a blend and not a single malt so there was no temptation to take a few swigs.) Using the room’s telephone, I called the reception number but there was no response. Anxious that the room’s inhabitant may return I returned once more to the reception desk to be provided with a new room and corresponding door cards. Another ascent to the third floor finally eventuated with valid room occupancy at the Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotel. The time lapse since first entering the hotel stretched to about 40 minutes.

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ibis Rotorua
4.1/5134 Reviews

ibis Rotorua

Rotorua|0.57km from downtown
The positives first: The hotel is not terrible. It was not our first choice, but we ended up booking here, as well as booking our friends we were meeting here and another couple joined us for one night and paid for a room. We alerted the manager and he put us all on the the same floor, with a lake view. The room was clean. A little tight on space, but this is not a negative. Staff were friendly. The negatives: NO HOT WATER!! We stayed for 4 nights. One person out of 6 had a hot shower, as he showered just after we arrived. That was the last hot shower. The water was progressively colder, each day. And it was the whole hotel. This was the topic of conversation with every other hotel guest we happened to meet in the lift. We complained, every day. At each stage, we were told they were... waiting for someone to turn up...the problem was fixed but because everyone kept using the water it could not warm up...the problem was not fixed, they were waiting for someone from somewhere else. I think they had no idea and I did feel sorry for the staff, but a hot shower is absolutely a basic requirement. At no stage was there a note slipped under the door to apologise and ask us to bear with them. It was incredibly frustrating. It seems petty after this to mention the bathrooms also need a bit of care and smell very mildewy, but if it were not for the hot water issue, this would have been my main complaint. The last thing to mention, it rained the whole time we were there and the Ibis has no lounge area. We ended up sitting in one of the rooms, as a group, having a natter, like high schoolers. This is more of a Rotorua problem, though, as Rotorua seemed to shut down early and there was no where to just chat, in the evenings. Ibis Rotorua is not somewhere we will stay again.

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Kowhai Motel Rotorua
3.9/510 Reviews

Kowhai Motel Rotorua

Rotorua|0.21km from downtown
Firstly the place is very unclean. It is very dated which I can live with but it is not clean, the bedding had stains, the bathroom had used tissues and hair everywhere, the fridge wasn’t switched on, the mineral pools I wouldn’t go near goodness knows what disease you could catch. However the WORST THING was when one night there was a fight going on in another room, an extremely loud and violent fight that went on all night and we had no one to contact. There is no after hours contact number to call so I hoped that the owners were on site and would hear the disturbance and deal with it but nothing happened. I then prayed that someone would call the police, I wanted to call the police but was too afraid they would want to talk to me and that the people causing the trouble would know it was me who reported them. So we waited terrified the whole night. Upon leaving I went to reception to let them know what I thought about my stay and after ringing the bell and waiting a long time a young girl came out to assist us. The owners were not there, in fact they were not there the whole night! They left a young girl there on her own to look after the motel and for her work they would give her 10 days of free accommodation! I couldn’t believe my ears! Had I have called the police this girl would have had to confront the situation on her own. I asked her to please be safe as I feared for her safety. DO NOT STAY AT THIS MOTEL!!! WHATEVER YOU DO SEEK ACCOMODATION ELSEWHERE!!! It is unclean, there is no surveillance, no after hours contact number nothing! They then ‘employ’ young women to watch the premises at night and clean the entire place for no pay! Disgraceful! I will be taking my complaint further.

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Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
4.2/561 Reviews

Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua

Rotorua|0.44km from Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
I stayed in the Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotel for three nights while attending a conference. The Sudima was selected as it was the cheapest of the four listed by the conference organisers. The accommodation and buffet breakfasts were standard and wouldn’t in themselves warrant a review, either positive or negative. What did warrant a review, however, was the check-in experience. This is the reason for the level-two rating. Having stayed at a range of accommodation – from higher end to backpacker - I cannot recall anything like it, either here in New Zealand or overseas. There was one person at the reception desk and only one other guest checking-in before me. That check-in took a seemingly interminable time, but that can happen for whatever reason. My check-in appeared normal, but thereafter the experience ‘went to custard’. Assigned a room on the third floor I duly went with my bag to the room. Arriving there the magnetic door card wouldn’t open the door. I then returned to the reception desk, explained the situation and was provided with a new set of door cards. I then proceeded back to the third floor and, yes, the door cards this time successfully opened the door. However, upon entering the room I was surprised to find evidence that someone else was using the room. Material around the room showed that this person was also a conference attendee. (Interestingly there was a half drunk bottle of whisky on a table, but alas it was a blend and not a single malt so there was no temptation to take a few swigs.) Using the room’s telephone, I called the reception number but there was no response. Anxious that the room’s inhabitant may return I returned once more to the reception desk to be provided with a new room and corresponding door cards. Another ascent to the third floor finally eventuated with valid room occupancy at the Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotel. The time lapse since first entering the hotel stretched to about 40 minutes.

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Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
3.8/561 Reviews
Just left staying at this campground in 2 units, one with bathroom 1 without with 3 kids 2 adults. Very happy all round. Clean, tidy units beds comfy. The pool was exceptionally good on hot days for all. I looked around at the camping kitchen and toilet facility's all very clean tidy and well equipped for tenting and camper vans (I will be back for camping for sure for any of their options to stay). Walk to Lake very close, very handy to the township and other tourist Hotspot. Very friendly receptionist. ... felt definately a cozy camp ground with people coming and going. Will be back thank you
Lakes Lodge Okataina
4.1/515 Reviews
The lake view room is very good, the sparsely populated water is very clear, suitable for emptying. When it rains, the lake is dark, and the sky is blue without filters when the sun is out.
Kuirau Park Motor Lodge
2.9/563 Reviews
The motel is located in the city center and is convenient for travel. The boss was very enthusiastic and introduced a lot of useful information. Thank you again!
Astray Motel
3.7/514 Reviews
When I went there was a Chinese receptionist. I don’t know if the boss is Chinese, so the communication is very smooth. A typical motel, the room is simple but enough, it is very close to the parking lot, and the sound insulation is average. If you don’t sleep well, please think twice or prepare earplugs. The location is very good on the main street of Rotorua, not far from the government garden and Polynesian hot springs. If you drive, the parking spaces in the courtyard are limited and you may not be able to park. The parking spaces are full and you can stop on the street. It is recommended that the boss prepare a check-out key box. This can be checked out quickly without ringing the bell every time you go to the front desk
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
4.3/549 Reviews
Many people come to the Blue Lake in RVs and yachts. Needless to say, the scenery of the Blue Lake is so beautiful. Sitting by the lake relaxes your teeth and scalp. The resort has separate toilets and shared toilets/bathrooms. Mostly locals come for water sports and swimming/camping, very few Chinese tourists. It is recommended to bring a swimming ring or surfboard from January to March. There are no restaurants around, so we brought instant noodles and tomatoes on our backs. After eating a few days later, we took a 10-minute taxi to the Landing Cafe next to Terawera Lake to eat. The beach was very lively on a sunny day, filled with children and adults with dogs🐶 Come and play in the water. The lake is crystal clear and opposite is a volcano. You can talk to local people with yachts and let them drive to the hot water beach at the foot of the volcano for a hot spring♨️.
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3.9/597 Reviews
It is a motorhome and campground. It seems to be very popular in New Zealand. When you arrive at a holiday, the family rents a RV and runs around. The scattered spots are few people, so you can only play like this. There is a public kitchen with tableware, but it is less than the seasonings. Bathing is going to go all the way to the open air, and the hot springs are also. The hot springs are not bad, it feels like the door to hell, but of course there is no such landscape. In fact, the door to hell is just a good place to go shopping, so the meaning of the bubble is not so big.

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More About Rotorua

New and popular hotels in Rotorua recommended by Trip.com. There are many discounted hotels on Trip.com. Rotorua is a city with tons of tourist attractions. You'll never want to leave! While traveling to New Zealand, Rotorua is one of the most popular destinations.

For those traveling for business and tourism, Rotorua Airport is the preferred choice when visiting Rotorua.

You don't have to worry about accommodations when traveling to Rotorua. Here, there are more than 141 hotels for you to choose from. The local average price is 161 SGD per night. There are a variety of hotels to meet the needs of different types of travelers. There are 9 five-star hotels in Rotorua at an average price of 419 SGD per night. There are 67 four-star hotels in Rotorua at an average price of 129 SGD per night. There are 28 three-star hotels in Rotorua at an average price of 96 SGD per night. There are many well-known chain hotels in Rotorua. Ramada is the most popular brand among tourists. If the comfort level of your trip is important, there are many choices in Rotorua, such as hotels under the Ramada brand. Holiday Inn Rotorua in Rotorua is a favorite among Trip.com users. Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua is also one of the most frequently chosen hotels.

If you stay at a hotel in downtown Rotorua, nearby attractions like Beauty on Hinemoa, Fancy Meow Cat Cafe, Ultimate Escape can be your first stop. For short trips in Rotorua, Cambridge Farmstay, Blue Springs, Waitomo Glowworm Caves are all good options. The most popular attractions for tourists in Rotorua are Hells Gate, Rainbow Nature Park, Polynesian Spa.

Average Temperature

• January to March: 19.71°C during the day, 14.72°C at night

• April to June: 13.02°C during the day, 8.59°C at night

• July to September: 10.97°C during the day, 6.64°C at night

• October to December: 16.31°C during the day, 11.72°C at night

Average seasonal Rainfall

• Spring: 95.27 cm

• Summer: 120.07 cm

• Autumn: 125.07 cm

• Winter: 106.77 cm

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