Scenic Hotel Cotswold

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Courtyard
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom
Seasonal outdoor pool
40-inch TV with digital channels

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014
  • Papanui Road
    1 min walk
  • Bealey Avenue
    8 min walk
  • Hagley Park
    8 min walk
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    19 min drive

Room options

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King and 2 Single Beds)

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Royal Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom King Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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
  • ‪Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Merivale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boo Radley's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tudors Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Victorian Christchurch hotel in Merivale with free parking
Scenic Hotel Cotswold offers 77 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. 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 and microwaves. 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.

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: NZD 34 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Tudors Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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

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

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

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

Scenic Hotel Cotswold Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 610 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 610 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 610 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 610 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 610 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemieke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and quiet location in the city, pretty unique property. Currently being renovated and we are looking forward to coming back and see the changes!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FRIENDLY RECEPTION STAFF
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Car parking congested difficult
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a convenient stopover in Chch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm, spacious and comfortable. Our 1 bed suite was big. The bathroom was huge. We even had a bath ! The only slight negatives, the lighting in the suite was terrible. And the suite was a bit dated. Wouldn’t out me off from staying again. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Takenobu

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely warm unit and the staff were excellent to deal with... We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the modern aesthetic and the heated bathroom floors! Beds are all comfortable and each room gets their own tv which is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

woohyun

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HU

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Travelled with family and small children
It’s so clean and tidy and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nganeko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No lift for those at the second level. Safer to room at the top though. Good gym facilities. Warm, and the multiple windows allowed for fresh air.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

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

10/10 Excellent

Teina

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The full service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Low cost and friendly staff. Room needs refurbishing, carpet threadbare, windows and kitchen drawers dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Deepak

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water bottle has dark dust inside also power switch and buttons full off dust on top no body wash in room we even asked for room to serviced again on 2nd night of our stay but body wash bottles still no refilled over all not worth of stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024