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Scenic Hotel Cotswold

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Christchurch Casino

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014
  • Hagley Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 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
(21 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
(1 review)
  • 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

About the area

Christchurch

Central Christchurch getaway .Your stay at this Merivale hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Christchurch Casino and Mona Vale. Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Public Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

4-star Victorian hotel near Christchurch Casino
Scenic Hotel Cotswold offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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 center 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.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1984
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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Front of property

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  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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

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

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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. 296 out of 700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 700 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, very clean, big rooms, amazing shower and close to walk everywhere. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdy

Travelled with group
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

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodation with a lot of character. Comfortable and spacious rooms with all the facilities you need. I’d definitely stay there next time in Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very dated and scuffed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, walked into the central city, it’s a bit of a hike but certainly doable. Kitchen had all the basics. Room was tidy and bed comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with partner
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

Jeremy

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

6/10 Okay

Lois

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Convenient and comfortable

Excellent 1 night stay for a look around Christchurch before driving Arthur’s Pass. Recommend this convenient hotel which is in walking distance to the city centre. Room very clean, and spacious and the breakfast plentiful and varied. The pool to wind down in was very welcome after a full day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Sherwyn

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