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Scenic Hotel Cotswold

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Bar (on property)
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool

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

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

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40-inch TV with digital channels

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Double Beds

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

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

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

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

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

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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About the area

Christchurch

A stay at Scenic Hotel Cotswold places you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Christchurch Casino and Mona Vale. .This eco-certified hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Canterbury Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Riccarton House.

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mona Vale - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of Canterbury - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Merivale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boo Radley's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tudors Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Scenic Hotel Cotswold offers 77 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 77 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite to eat at Tudors Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Tudors Restaurant - Onsite 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 percent 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September to 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. 303 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 707 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

Peta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Very cute property, with an English Tudor theme. Beds were comfy. We'd very happily stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rajaram, Gables

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property is at a great location. Walkable and drivable to all the attractions, shopping and dining spots. I like the abundant parking space best at this property. However the room we stayed at was very much aged. The fittings and household equipment offered was like from 1990s. While this may suits some guests’ flavor, it certainly isn’t my cup of tea. I would suggest an imminent room revamp so not to waste such a good location.

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property is at a great location. Walkable and drivable to all the attractions, shopping and dining spots. I like the abundant parking space best at this property. However the room we stayed at was very much aged. The fittings and household equipment offered was like from 1990s. While this may suits some guests’ flavor, it certainly isn’t my cup of tea. I would suggest an imminent room revamp so not to waste such a good location.

8/10 Good

Ant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cool place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hreat
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koji

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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