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Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Property class: 4

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A reception area with a sign, a pathway leading to a building, and flower arrangements.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a round coffee table, a sofa set, and a large clock on the wall.
A buffet setup with various food stations and a long counter with dishes.
A swimming pool with a stone wall and wooden deck furniture.
A hotel room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a TV.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Merivale Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining table with chairs.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, two armchairs, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

Executive Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a dining table, and a red chair.

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a TV, and a sofa.

Studio, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a window with curtains.

Royal Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bealey Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Merivale Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Fare - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

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.

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 36 for adults and NZD 18 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from June 1 to September 30:
  • Swimming pool

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 36 for adults and NZD 18 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to May
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property class

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. 373 out of 819 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 819 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 819 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 819 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 819 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Food was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room for our 3 night stay. Central so close to CBD and great having bar and restaurant on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay all round . Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely worth the price 🥰 it was comfortable, spotless, and provided everything we needed ✅ The location is incredible convenient, just a short drive from the city centre, absolutely love it 😍😍😍😍 thank you Scenic Hotel 🏨
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Hotel with helpful and friendly Staff. Restaurant on site Laundry facilities Walking distance to Cathedral Square Enjoyed our Stay so much we extended our stay for two extra days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Themed hotel Comfortable spacious rooms Close to the city Could do with a refurbishment, decor very dated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and was a great location for our quick visit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, clean and warm room. It was a calm and quiet place. We are enjoyed it. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was nice and bars are not far of a walk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A lovely themed hotel (Tudor Times).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious comfortable well appointed room (2 bedroom suite- had lovely large living area), comfortable beds, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was A+
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Could not fault anything about the place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to check-out everything was excellent. Room was specious and super clean. It felt like home. Perfect location. I highly recommend that hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful say was had - room good and staff brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was roomy and comfortable. The ground of the hotel is well maintained. The restaurant serves delicious food. The staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, rooms were excelent and very good vslue
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful. Could not have been more friendly or helpful. Amenities are great and even though we were in an older room it was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and attentive the room was lovely and wanted for nothing. All in all a most pleasurable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and amzing place to stay. Quiet and peaceful. Good service from staff and very clean and tidy rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026