Scenic Hotel Cotswold

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Christchurch Casino

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Exterior
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mona Vale
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Public Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

Royal Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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 the neighborhood

Christchurch

City center stay.Your stay at this Merivale hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Christchurch Casino and Mona Vale. Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Public Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mona Vale - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

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

3-star Victorian hotel near Christchurch Casino
Scenic Hotel Cotswold offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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 center 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.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1984
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Scenic Hotel Cotswold to the airport?

Scenic Hotel Cotswold is 6 mi (16-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Cotswold on Apr 17, 2025 start from $75.47, 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.

Does Scenic Hotel Cotswold have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Scenic Hotel Cotswold.

How close is Scenic Hotel Cotswold to the beach?

This hotel is 6.8 mi (17-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 8.5 mi (23-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Scenic Hotel Cotswold offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Scenic Hotel Cotswold, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 34 for adults and NZD 17 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Scenic Hotel Cotswold?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Christchurch Casino (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Cotswold?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Scenic Hotel Cotswold?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Scenic Hotel Cotswold have a pool?

Scenic Hotel Cotswold features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Scenic Hotel Cotswold have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Scenic Hotel Cotswold have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Scenic Hotel Cotswold to downtown Christchurch?

Scenic Hotel Cotswold is 1.2 mi away from Christchurch.

Scenic Hotel Cotswold Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 674 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 674 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 674 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 674 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 674 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

10/10 Excellent

LEI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
非常满意 虽说是三星motel 但设施和服务已经远超这个标准 物美价廉
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

vicky

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After the 4 am fire alarm (which wasn't their fault) a very large and noisy air conditioning/heating plant woke us up around 6 am and didn't stop until after 7 - it sounded like roadworks were inside our room. Room was shabby and sad. It was clean except the carpet which had seen better days overall very 😭.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

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

8/10 Good

Richie, Feilding

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in one of the motel units. Well appointed and comfortable. A wee bit dated, but still good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emaad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jacob

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Brad

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked as we liked the tudor style,however our room was a budget motel room adjoing the property, furnished in the 1980's. WHEN YOU BOOK AND THINK YOU ARE STAYING IN A TUDOR STYLE MOTEL ONLY TO FIND OUT ITS A BASIC 1980'S MOTEL...DISSAPOINTING. Old and tired, burn mark in kitchen bench no ovenware to cook food in, only a basic microwave and a fry pan. No milk on arrival, tv not easy to operate, bed had a big feather bed spread on the mattress which made it uncomfortable, so stripped it off. Food for breakfast was good but not super warm, some mornings it was cold. Waiter never said good morning and when he reset tables if the previous person didnt use all the cutlery he reused it on the next setting. Best etiquette is to remove all unused items as people touch them to move them aside, and reset with cleancutlery every time. On 2 mornings we found dirty plates on the plate stack. If asked would i stay again.... simple answer NO.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes slept well, clean, comfortable, and good location for us. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

padmashri, Saratoga

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Justine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appreciated the upgrade and staff were great in accomodating the split bed request
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor shower pressure. Very noisey all through the night. Nice staff though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Anand, Seffner

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Need lots of upgrade. Very older motel. Staff was fabulous. Area close to lots of restaurants and about a 20 minute walk to city center.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Floerian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous experience all round, the staff, the check-in process and the quality of the facilities. I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, clean tidy and rates are affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Colorado Springs

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the motif - English Middle Ages.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024