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Scenic Hotel Cotswold

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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40-inch TV with digital channels

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Royal Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Motor Inn Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive One Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One-Bedroom Suite Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mona Vale - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

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

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Christchurch Casino
Located close to Mona Vale and Canterbury Museum, Scenic Hotel Cotswold provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Tudors Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A computer station, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Scenic Hotel Cotswold have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Scenic Hotel Cotswold pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Scenic Hotel Cotswold?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Cotswold?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Scenic Hotel Cotswold?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Scenic Hotel Cotswold located?

Located in Merivale, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Christchurch Casino, Mona Vale, and Canterbury Museum. Christchurch Public Hospital and Riccarton House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Scenic Hotel Cotswold Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 697 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

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Great stay indeed

Restaurant food was also very good and the staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Roshni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was really convenient, the transport links were close and frequent, there was plenty of places to eat nearby as well as the hotel restaurant and breakfast was lovely too. There was a single washer/dryer and thankfully not too busy. The rooms were lovely and spacious and really clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well maintaind property. Close to Christchurch CBD. Easy walk to a vast variety of shop and dinning options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Magdy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with a lot of character. Staff are very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with plenty dining options just down the street and one restaurant conveniently located right next to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for tourism - shopping within ten minutes walk
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lois

Disliked: Amenities
Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, clean tidy and rates are affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Clean and pleasant location. We were upgraded to a suite upon check in - nice surprise. Restaurant onsite was good. We walked to Christchurch center - location is good. Plenty of parking onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent suite, quiet, roomy rooms. Service is above excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, lovely room, free upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed rooms. Immaculately clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quite location and rooms were nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther

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

8/10 Good

Jing

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

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Glenda

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