Scenic Hotel Cotswold

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
Courtyard

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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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 this property

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

3-star hotel in Merivale
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a sauna, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
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.

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Scenic Hotel Cotswold provides a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This Victorian hotel also offers barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Scenic Hotel Cotswold is a smoke-free property.

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 at the property

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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

8.4

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

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

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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