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Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
4.1/557 Reviews

Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua

Rotorua|0.77km from city center
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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Aura Accommodation
4.5/555 Reviews

Aura Accommodation

Rotorua|0.6km from city center
5 minutes walk from the I site of the long-distance bus terminal to the lake. It is a small hotel with an old motel renovated. You can park in front of your room door. I booked there because there was only one room called one bedroom. One room has a queen size bed and a small sofa, a dining table and 4 chairs, and a kitchen in the back. Refrigerator, microwave oven, electric kettle, tableware, pot, etc. The bathroom had a compact shower, toilet and washroom, and the towels were replaced every day. In addition to the main room, there was a long and narrow room with 2 single beds, so I used it for luggage storage. There are two hot springs for two people next to the front desk and you can use them at any time. It is dedicated to warming and there is no washing place. It's a little lukewarm or intense heat depending on the day. I didn't use it, but there is a heated pool. It was crowded with families from the morning. There were many families with good manners, and it was surprisingly quiet with no one making noise at night. The room was really relaxing and I'm glad I made this inn. Good point Location It's not a hotel on the lakeside, but the lake is right next to it. Eat Street and bus terminal are also 5 minutes walk. Polynesian Spa 15 minutes. Rent-a-car shop 30 minutes. Cafe next door. I didn't use it opposite, but it was a hot spring. The eco-friendly room is soft and warm with geothermal heating, and if you leave the laundry on, it will dry quickly and comfortable. The trash can was 3 individual 々 of garbage, resource garbage, and garbage, and they cleaned it every day. The roof of the facility is lined with solar panels. There is no amenities tissue. Coffee service coffee tea is replenished every day and you can enjoy French press coffee. The local milk in the glass bottle is wonderful and delicious and will be replenished if you ask the front desk. It was much better than the coffee at the cafe right next door! All the staff The front desk and the housekeeper were attentive with a smile and stayed comfortably. Unfortunately, there was a barbecue and hell steaming facility on the premises, but there was no shop nearby and it was about 40 minutes walk to the nearest supermarket, so I didn't prepare my own meals.

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Aotea Gifts Rotorua

Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
4.1/557 Reviews

Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua

Rotorua|0.24km from Aotea Gifts Rotorua
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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Government Gardens

Aura Accommodation
4.5/555 Reviews

Aura Accommodation

Rotorua|0.25km from Government Gardens
5 minutes walk from the I site of the long-distance bus terminal to the lake. It is a small hotel with an old motel renovated. You can park in front of your room door. I booked there because there was only one room called one bedroom. One room has a queen size bed and a small sofa, a dining table and 4 chairs, and a kitchen in the back. Refrigerator, microwave oven, electric kettle, tableware, pot, etc. The bathroom had a compact shower, toilet and washroom, and the towels were replaced every day. In addition to the main room, there was a long and narrow room with 2 single beds, so I used it for luggage storage. There are two hot springs for two people next to the front desk and you can use them at any time. It is dedicated to warming and there is no washing place. It's a little lukewarm or intense heat depending on the day. I didn't use it, but there is a heated pool. It was crowded with families from the morning. There were many families with good manners, and it was surprisingly quiet with no one making noise at night. The room was really relaxing and I'm glad I made this inn. Good point Location It's not a hotel on the lakeside, but the lake is right next to it. Eat Street and bus terminal are also 5 minutes walk. Polynesian Spa 15 minutes. Rent-a-car shop 30 minutes. Cafe next door. I didn't use it opposite, but it was a hot spring. The eco-friendly room is soft and warm with geothermal heating, and if you leave the laundry on, it will dry quickly and comfortable. The trash can was 3 individual 々 of garbage, resource garbage, and garbage, and they cleaned it every day. The roof of the facility is lined with solar panels. There is no amenities tissue. Coffee service coffee tea is replenished every day and you can enjoy French press coffee. The local milk in the glass bottle is wonderful and delicious and will be replenished if you ask the front desk. It was much better than the coffee at the cafe right next door! All the staff The front desk and the housekeeper were attentive with a smile and stayed comfortably. Unfortunately, there was a barbecue and hell steaming facility on the premises, but there was no shop nearby and it was about 40 minutes walk to the nearest supermarket, so I didn't prepare my own meals.

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Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa

Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
4.1/557 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.
Aura Accommodation
4.5/555 Reviews

Aura Accommodation

Rotorua|0.48km from Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
5 minutes walk from the I site of the long-distance bus terminal to the lake. It is a small hotel with an old motel renovated. You can park in front of your room door. I booked there because there was only one room called one bedroom. One room has a queen size bed and a small sofa, a dining table and 4 chairs, and a kitchen in the back. Refrigerator, microwave oven, electric kettle, tableware, pot, etc. The bathroom had a compact shower, toilet and washroom, and the towels were replaced every day. In addition to the main room, there was a long and narrow room with 2 single beds, so I used it for luggage storage. There are two hot springs for two people next to the front desk and you can use them at any time. It is dedicated to warming and there is no washing place. It's a little lukewarm or intense heat depending on the day. I didn't use it, but there is a heated pool. It was crowded with families from the morning. There were many families with good manners, and it was surprisingly quiet with no one making noise at night. The room was really relaxing and I'm glad I made this inn. Good point Location It's not a hotel on the lakeside, but the lake is right next to it. Eat Street and bus terminal are also 5 minutes walk. Polynesian Spa 15 minutes. Rent-a-car shop 30 minutes. Cafe next door. I didn't use it opposite, but it was a hot spring. The eco-friendly room is soft and warm with geothermal heating, and if you leave the laundry on, it will dry quickly and comfortable. The trash can was 3 individual 々 of garbage, resource garbage, and garbage, and they cleaned it every day. The roof of the facility is lined with solar panels. There is no amenities tissue. Coffee service coffee tea is replenished every day and you can enjoy French press coffee. The local milk in the glass bottle is wonderful and delicious and will be replenished if you ask the front desk. It was much better than the coffee at the cafe right next door! All the staff The front desk and the housekeeper were attentive with a smile and stayed comfortably. Unfortunately, there was a barbecue and hell steaming facility on the premises, but there was no shop nearby and it was about 40 minutes walk to the nearest supermarket, so I didn't prepare my own meals.

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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
4.1/514 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
2.9/556 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
4/592 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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Highest PriceUS$603
Lowest PriceUS$43
Number of Reviews 3,916
Number of hotels702
Average Price(Weekday Night)US$193
Average Price(Weekend Night)US$208

Rotorua Hotel Guide

On Trip.com, it's easy to search for hotels in Rotorua. New and popular hotels in Rotorua recommended by Trip.com. You can stay 3-5 days at hotels in Rotorua without running out of things to do. 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.

There are 141 hotels in Rotorua on Trip.com, including luxury, boutique, and budget hotels. When looking for hotels in Rotorua, there are likely good options at a nightly budget of just 120 USD. There are 9 five-star hotels in Rotorua at an average price of 364 USD per night. There are 67 four-star hotels in Rotorua at an average price of 88 USD per night. There are 28 three-star hotels in Rotorua at an average price of 70 USD per night. As a popular tourist city, Rotorua has many renowned chain hotels. Ramada is the top choice of many travelers in Rotorua. Those who favor Ramada can choose a hotel under its name. A popular hotel in Rotorua, Golden Glow Motel is also one of the highest rated. YHA Rotorua is also one of the most frequently chosen hotels.

In the city center of Rotorua, you'll have easy access to Beauty on Hinemoa, Fancy Meow Cat Cafe, Ultimate Escape. 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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