Scenic Hotel Cotswold

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 34 per person)
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Merivale Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

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

Executive Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Studio, 2 Double Beds

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

Royal Suite

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

One-Bedroom Suite Queen

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive One Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Executive King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Motor Inn Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3

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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 hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Canterbury Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Riccarton House.

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Merivale Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St George's Hostpital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pure - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Majestic At Mayfair - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Victorian hotel with a coffee shop, near Christchurch Casino
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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 November 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. 346 out of 769 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 769 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 769 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 769 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 769 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very relaxing and we always had a good night's sleep during our stay. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everthing about this place, staff were amazing, very helpful and friendly.will be baxk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent check-in . Quiet and nice room. Martin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was old and not overly clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed before and will stay again! We live the place, and the staff are always friendly and helpful. The rooms and suites are generously sized and perfect for families. Great value for money in my opinion!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Li

Liked: Amenities
Artistic design and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked a room for two nights through Expedia. I had selected an executive room. Was charged on my receipt as one bedroom economy. Economy rooms are not available to select on Expedia. I was absolutely appalled by the terrible room when we arrived, it looked nothing like the pictures on Expedia (all executive pictures). The room was stained, holes in the furniture and bedding, the carpet tacks were exposed and carpet ripped up. Absolutely awful. This was not as advertised on Expedia at all!! I was moved to another room at my request but was made to pay a surcharge. The second room was only available one night and I refused to stay in that disgusting economy room so was forced to find another hotel for the second night of holidays. The second night was refunded but this could have all been avoided if your hotel was forthcoming with truthful photographs and descriptions on Expedia. Reached out via email to the GM and no response
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CJ

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sheree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The Cotswolds theme was done really well, immaculate grounds. Lovely outdoor lighting. Wasnt a fan of the bed, too hard and no weight to covers, felt cold during night. And although the room was refurbished they forgot about the curtains, they were pretty tatty. But i would still stay here again, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely room. Food at the restaurant was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice handy place to stay why on Christchurch, the unit was quite and warm I would stay again as priced very well .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siniva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, gorgeous surroundings. Food was great the steak was wonderful only criticism is some salad or coleslaw would have been a great addition. Room was comfortable and clean. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Place thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom light didn’t work so we had to leave the door open. Towel rack broken. In need of an update for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pete

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lighting was very poor.we stay there 7 days the vacuum was not done we had no place to wash glasses they never change them for clean oneshad to ask for toilet paper twice.never change the sheets when there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025