Millennium Hotels in Rotorua

I love this hotel. To be honest, I didn’t expect much when it comes to old and vintage hotel. But when I entered the hotel, I found the hotel is quite special and unique. Yes, it’s old and vintage but it is also well-maintained. For the room, I like it because it has big windows including bathroom and the sunshine can get through. For the location, I like it because it is so close to the central bus stop, Eatery Streets and Polynesian Spa. Because I don’t drive so location is very important to me. Like many other places in NZ, this hotel seems to be short staffed too. But the staff still did the best to serve. They are nice and friendly. I wish I could stay in the hotels for a few more couples and enjoyed the unique atmosphere there. I would stay again if ever I go to Rotorua.

The location of the hotel is very central, just opposite the visitor center. The room size is not too big, but the shower room and bathroom are quite big. There are a lot of Chinese tourists coming in and out, and the sound insulation of the room is average, and it is easy to be disturbed by residents who don't like to close the door.

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.

The hotel has free geothermal hot springs, just next to Lake Rotorua, there are no living facilities around, but the town is beautiful.

We really enjoyed our time here. The rooms aren't huge but they're well appointed and well decorated. The locations is excellent, we walked to breakfast, lunch and dinner most days. It's also just a few minutes from the lakefront. The staff was really friendly and they have a good wine selection inside. We would definitely stay here again.

Had 2 nights here to go to the very lovely collection of gardens for visiting during the 3 day Rotorua Festival of Gardens. Was attending the weekend solo so didnt want to pay too much so $50 a night for my own room was affordable and good value. Would have been worth spending a few more dollars to have had a room with an ensuite which are on the ground floor so also wouldnt have had to go up and down stairs to room on 1st floor and be half way down the corridor from the bathrooms. Just saw in the news yesterday that yha in nz is folding/closing all its hostels....a travesty to nz tourism and national and international travellers! Tragic news

The location is very good, there are many restaurants, cafes, shopping places within walking distance, and 10 minutes walk from the lake. The parking space needs to be booked in advance, and the parking space at the door is free from 4pm to 10am. The rooms are spacious and tidy, the kitchen facilities are complete, and the kitchen utensils are complete. The front desk service is very good, check-in and check-out is simple and fast.

This was a lovely little spot, good location and easy walking distance to the park and water in the nearby surrounds. Doesn’t cost too much in u era to travel to local attractions and there’s even a free geothermal park within 10-15 mins walk. Hotel was tidy, a bit dated and definitely ‘budget’ but serves its purpose. Take your own chrome cast if you want to stream things in the tv as it doesn’t have this function in-built.

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!