The location of the hotel is perfect for a layover. It is only walking distance from the airport however the hotel also provides a shuttle dependant on your mobility or amount of luggage. The rooms a spacious enough and the beds are very comfortable.

On leaving I asked whether the shuttle could drop me at the rental car office which was less than 2km from the hotel on the same street. The receptionist stated that "they didn't know if that was possible as it was busy" After much back and forth I finally got out of the reception "No it's too busy" I then walked to the rental car office, picked up the car and returned only to see that the shuttle hadn't moved. The receptionist didn't even check with the driver of the shuttle to see if it was feasible.

Perfect location, great rooms, clean and modern and well equipped. Great facilities in the hotel and next door at the shopping centre and restaurant strip.

Reception is hit and miss at this hotel (since the new management a few years back). I stay regularly, and can't figure out why they don't remember who I am from one visit to the next. I have tried the loyalty scheme ages ago but it was almost impossible to join and I have never been prompted at reception to become a 'member' or 'regular' or anything similar. It is annoying to be asked for the fiftieth time, 'have you stayed here before' when the answer is "YES, LAST WEEK!!" as in (yes, you specifically, have asked me this four times in the last month). They could have an express check out too. If they offer this, I have never been asked if I want it.

Exceptionally polite helpful staff. We stayed there on the first and last days of our 17 day trip to New Zealand. On the 1st stay the staff very considerately let us transfer the breakfast that was included in the 2nd stay over to the first stay as we were leaving to fly home too early to have it on the 2nd stay. We were able to enjoy an excellent smorgasboard breakfast. On the 2nd stay we were given a surprise free upgrade. This was totally unexpected but very much appreciated. The room was lovely. The beds and pillows in both the rooms were great. We always stay at the Sudima Christchurch Airport when travelling to New Zealand and will continue to do so. Thank you Sudima

Nothing, everything was perfect for us

Stayed here as it was close to the airport between our domestic flight and early morning international flight. It was conveniently located and priced well compared to other options. Check-in was easy, the room excellent and comfortable. Being able to access food and beverage onsite at a late hour was much appreciated.

The menu options could have been a little more extensive, but in the grand scheme of things, perfectly reasonable.

Over and above, I messaged regarding my daughter with her coeliacs disease and anorexia nervosa, asking if there was access to a microwave anywhere so that I could heat her particular dinner. They replied that there wasn’t however, when we arrived we were informed that a microwave had been placed especially in our room along with a plate and cutlery. This made my life so much easier, I was planning on walking to the airport to use the microwave in a parents room. This was extremely thoughtful and conscientious of staff to follow through with this. Thank you so much!

We have been several times before and it feels like home

Last two times we were there we spent heaps on cocktails, this time they didn’t have the ingredients for our favourites so we hardly even drunk. The bar staff were not really interested, in fact the guy next to us had to go looking to try get some service. I have to say the man behind the desk when we checked out was amazing, he even drove us to the airport when the other van failed to show up for a very long time. Went above and beyond

I stayed at this airport hotel because it was the most economical hotel in the class I wanted in Christchurch. I would have preferred closer to town, but this worked out fine since there was a bus stop right outside the door, with frequent routes to the city center for only NZ $2.10. (I heard that NZ halved all public transportation prices because of Covid, then extended them because of Cyclone Gabriel.). So it took anywhere between 15 and 35 minutes to/from the city. Very easy. My room is as quiet, clean and the bed was comfortable. Had the usual tea kettle, coffee pot and refrigerator. There is a strip mall with a grocery store, so I bought breakfast food there, since the hotel breakfast was too pricey for me at $35, and there was a good coffee shop there too with breakfast food. Ate at an Indian restaurant at that mall which was awful. The Mexican restaurant was good. Would highly recommend this option of staying at a nice hotel at the airport not only because it’s affordable, but because I didn’t have to lug my luggage into the city.

Netflix or some other service for watching good movies.

Super friendly check on staff. Close to airport with a free shuttle pick up and drop off with a friendly happy driver. Next door to eating establishments and a supermarket. Clean comfortable room with good selection of tea, coffee etc. Easy to find and easy to get onto the main roads to start or finish your travels.

After a long day on the road it would be nice to have a shower that has good pressure and an even temperature. unfortunately this hotel does not and we ran a bath instead using much more water than we would have if the shower had some pressure. This is the only thing that lets down a perfect stay. We would probably go back to the Novotel over the road because we know that has a great shower. We chose the Sudima because of its location and proximity to eatery’s but it was let down by the shower. I heard another guest telling reception the same thing as we checked out.

Hotel in close proximity to airport, very little noise. Room great size, and very comfortable. Arrived to drop off cases about 3 hours before check in and they gave us an available room there and then, very appreciative of this! Bar was nice environment, though stocks were low on some spirits. Very pleasant staff in majority of hotel.

Only comment would be one staff member who we came across (and this was only one in the hotel) appeared to present the attitude that they didn't want to be there (or at least doing this role at time).

Great location just a five minute stroll from the international arrival hub. Very good reception and extremely helpful staff and concierge 'Gus'. rooms are light and quiet. the hotel appears almost new and if not is kept immaculately clean. We used this as a drop off for our car and next flight to North Island. Nearby shops and restaurants were almost adjacent making our choice perfect. If you have additional time to 'kill' then a must visit is to the Antarctic centre just two minutes along the same road. well worth it to complete your stay on South Island.