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Scenic Hotel Cotswold

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

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Exterior
Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
2 bedrooms
Heated bathroom floor
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

Highlights

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

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 area

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

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mona Vale - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of Canterbury - 5 min drive - 3.7 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 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 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Scenic Hotel Cotswold?

As of Apr 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Cotswold on Apr 6, 2025 start from CA $107.82, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 274 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 666 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Albert

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

Kenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Excellent front desk/ customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

Alan

Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Convenient for tourism - shopping within ten minutes walk
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lois

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Emma

Ideal for what I wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Location and convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Beautifully appointed rooms. Immaculately clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Lovely! A home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Fabulous location, clean tidy and rates are affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emaad

A good place to stay and park your car for the family. We had a clean and spacious 2 bed room suite. Friendly staff ! Book early to get a good price .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Very comfortable and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

I loved the charm of the hotel and staff were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Appreciated the upgrade and staff were great in accomodating the split bed request
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Anne

Yes slept well, clean, comfortable, and good location for us. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

padmashri

Staff extremely friendly and helpful. On request Check out time was extended to help sick kids in family get extended rest.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

We had a lovely break away. The meal we had was amazing and thd kitchen took into account my dietary needs. Staff were helpful and full of smiles
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Good sized room and comfy bed. Heated floor in the bathroom was a plus! Ample parking and the theming is good too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

The refurbished rooms are lovely , good size great decor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024