Scenic Hotel Cotswold

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
Reception
Courtyard

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Map
88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014
  • Papanui Road
    1 min walk
  • St Germain Restaurant & Bistro
    1 min walk
  • Christchurch Railway Station
    6 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    16 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 Single 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 Single 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

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Motor Inn Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive One Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One-Bedroom Suite Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Victorian Christchurch hotel in Merivale with free parking
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a sauna, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Scenic Hotel Cotswold offers 77 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Scenic Hotel Cotswold. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Papanui Road. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • 15 minutes by foot from Christchurch Casino and a 3-minute drive from Mona Vale
Scenic Hotel Cotswold offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. 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 centre 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Tudors Restaurant – On-site 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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

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

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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately NZD 34 for adults and from NZD 17 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 618 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 618 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 618 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 618 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 618 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

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very affordable Very dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the charm of the hotel and staff were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The refurbished rooms are lovely , good size great decor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the car parking was a bit of a problem not to beable to have your car outside your room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The complex was very nice and well maintained. A short walk down ro local shops and cafés
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really great experience. The staff were super friendly and made me feel welcome right from the start. Check-in was quick, and the whole place had a nice, relaxed vibe. The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. The bed was especially cozy, and I slept really well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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