Sudima Kaikoura

“Wonderful modern hotel with a great happy hour!”

What a wonderful hotel! Beautiful views of the water in a modern hotel in Kaikoura. The happy hour was a bonus, with wonderful smoked fish croquettes and some of the best calamari I have had, in generous portions.

“High quality hotel but could do better”

This was our second stay at a Sudima hotel and while it was of an acceptable standard, for the price it was something of a disappointment. The room was large, king size, with a good view of the sea front and an adequate bathroom, but the only facility for hanging clothes was a group of 4 coat hange… lisää

This was our second stay at a Sudima hotel and while it was of an acceptable standard, for the price it was something of a disappointment. The room was large, king size, with a good view of the sea front and an adequate bathroom, but the only facility for hanging clothes was a group of 4 coat hangers spread along the wall above the wide suitcase shelf. However, our short stay was very much let down by the poor quality of the catering. The dinner menu lacked variety, and the breakfast was not up to the standard of the Christchurch Sudima as we had expected. Reception staff were lovely but again the restaurant staff could have been more attentive and professional. It gave the impression that some attention by those at the top was needed.

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“Excellent Facilities Poor Service”

The bedroom, bed and facilities were of the highest standard but the stay was let down by the service Particularly in the restaurant. We arrived mid afternoon and found straight away that the restaurant was fully booked and that we would have to eat in the bar (same menu / same prices) where… lisää

The bedroom, bed and facilities were of the highest standard but the stay was let down by the service Particularly in the restaurant. We arrived mid afternoon and found straight away that the restaurant was fully booked and that we would have to eat in the bar (same menu / same prices) where we didn't need to book, only to find that most tables there had been reserved. At breakfast the restaurant was again full. There was a coach party at the hotel. Restaurant staff seemed like they didn't want to be there and came across as unfriendly going through their tasks in slow motion. I started to think that they didn't speak English. The breakfast buffet was disappointing, it looked like the hot food had been kept warm for quite some time. Arriving back at 4pm after a day exploring to find that the room had still not been serviced. We ate out that evening but the breakfast the following morning was no better as another coach party had arrived.

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“Prime sea front position but charmless.”

This is a modern hotel in an excellent sea front position. Rooms are spacious. However,It is popular with large tour groups so expect very busy breakfasts . In the bar 8 sauvingnon blancs were listed but NOT ONE was in stock. Note the all day menu is not all day so if you arrive tired from travel a… lisää

This is a modern hotel in an excellent sea front position. Rooms are spacious. However,It is popular with large tour groups so expect very busy breakfasts . In the bar 8 sauvingnon blancs were listed but NOT ONE was in stock. Note the all day menu is not all day so if you arrive tired from travel after 5 pm and would like a light bite in your room you have no chance. I asked if a light meal ( a poached egg from the 'all day' menu )could be provided for my partner who was resting in oir room with a sore throat and cough but I was given a resounding and unapologetic 'no'. This was 6 pm so hardly rush hour. When we checked out we were not asked if we had had an enjoyable stay. All very perfunctory.

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