Scenic Hotel Cotswold

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Mona Vale
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Christchurch Public Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Royal Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Motor Inn Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive One Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One-Bedroom Suite Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a sauna, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Scenic Hotel Cotswold offers 77 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Scenic Hotel Cotswold. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hagley Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • 15 minutes by foot from Christchurch Casino and a 3-minute drive from Mona Vale
Scenic Hotel Cotswold offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at the eco-certified Scenic Hotel Cotswold. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Tudors Restaurant – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 34 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tudors Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during May, June, July, August, September and October:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 34 for adults and from NZD 17 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in May.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Heartland Cotswold
Heartland Cotswold Christchurch
Heartland Cotswold Hotel
Heartland Hotel Cotswold
Heartland Hotel Cotswold Christchurch
Heartland Hotel Christchurch

Scenic Hotel Cotswold Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 704 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 704 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 704 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 704 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 704 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raghu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness was the Tudorisque style of the rooms and everything around it. Liked the attention to detail inside the room like door handles etc with Harrypotterish around. Front desk members were very helpful . They surprised us with a NZ specific fruit Feigi. something to learn everyday. The highlight was a free upgrade to a two bedroom . Kids loved it. Price was good. Too bad we were only for a day . wished we could have stayed more.

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has very friendly staff. The room is large and clean. Only, complain is the facilities in the room are out of data.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiade

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Danze

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In this day and age, no AC in rooms is a bit surprising and disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, despite being on a main road, I found it very quiet. Easy walk to Papanui shops. Onsite parking and restaurant. Staff super friendly and helpful. Thank you for the upgrade - loved my spacious room and I'd definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had what I needed, staff friendly. Room big. Downside small shower and upper floor with stairs on outside of building (no cover in rain).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Older hotel, unfortunately I could hear the person next door snooring, it felt like they were in my room. Perhaps some sound proofing on the internal doors is require. Hotel restaurant was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
This was an economy or budget room. The bed was very comfortable but the room itself was dated and tired - in need of an upgrade. There was no air conditioning but I did find a pedestal fan in the cupboard. The room was upstairs. No allocated parking spot but you could park almost anywhere on the site but it might not be close to your room. Guest laundry on site. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a little dated but it was an excellent stay. Staff were excellent and the rooms were spacious and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk/ customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Glenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, they replaced it while we were having dinner in the restaurant. Very spacious room, character filled property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff, room and other facilities. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't like the economy rooms and were upgraded to the studio. when booking use the upgrades, recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Concepcion

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for what I wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025