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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
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available

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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.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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40-inch TV with digital channels

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Royal Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom King Suite

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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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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Front of property

Pavilions Hotel

Pool
Hot Tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1005)
The price is $109
per night
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Pavilions Hotel

About the neighborhood

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
  • Christchurch Casino - 15 min walk
  • Mona Vale - 19 min walk
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive
  • University of Canterbury - 5 min drive

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. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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. 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 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

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

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

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. 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

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