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Scenic Hotel Cotswold

4.0 star property

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

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, Hagley Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Casino
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pure - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Majestic At Mayfair - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café On Caledonian - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

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 fire extinguisher and 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. 349 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 777 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price. Swimming pool area lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, rooms were excelent and very good vslue
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room tidy, renovated rooms are large. Linens a bit shabby, stained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel. Charming helpful staff, wonderful room, great food, fabulous location. A little oasis of calm. Can’t praise it highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay at the Scenic Cotswold in Christchurch. We were pleasantly surprised with a room upgrade, which made our stay feel extra special. The recent renovation is beautifully done — cozy yet crisp and refined. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, assisting us with all our queries at both check-in and check-out, which really added to the overall experience. The only very minor critique would be the lack of a built-in streaming service. This didn’t detract from our stay at all, but it may be something future guests would appreciate. That said, the team kindly provided an HDMI cable, which was extremely helpful and much appreciated. Overall, a wonderful stay and we would happily return
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and above expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ropom clean and tidy - the staff amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful accommodation, clean and roomy. Staff were very helpful and polite. Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean but dated property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent and very cooperative. I had sprained my foot, so the lady at the check-in was kind enough to give us the room at the ground floor. We ordered food from the room service, and the taste was excellent. The prices were also not that expensive compared to food in the nearby restaurants. The entire hotel has this king-era vibes which is just awesome. Parking is a bit limited, but plenty of parking was available outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Mountain View

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place for business and family, Nice have an upgraded room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and the room 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was good and tidy staff were friendly. Meals were not that good, couldn't eat the steak pork belly was raw in the centre
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice that rooms are off street in a courtyard. Restaurant has the best leg of lamb I’ve ever tasted.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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