Scenic Hotel Cotswold

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Christchurch Casino

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool
Courtyard

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
  • Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bealey Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

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

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About the area

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
  • 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
  • ‪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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

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 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

Scenic Hotel Cotswold Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 657 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernice, Logan Village

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

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

Malcolm

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Antz, Manurewa

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

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