Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Property class: 4

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Located close to Christchurch Casino and Mona Vale, Scenic Hotel Cotswold provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Tudors Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a gym and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a small round table, and a wardrobe.

Executive King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Executive One Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 38 sq m
  • 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)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 38 sq m
  • 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)
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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)
  • 27 sq m
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Christchurch, Scenic Hotel Cotswold is in the city centre. Riccarton House is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mona Vale and New Brighton Beach. Christchurch Casino and Canterbury Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and horse riding in the area. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014

What's nearby

  • A fountain with three swans and water spouting from the top.
    Hagley Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Papanui Road
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bealey Avenue
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Merivale Mall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Christchurch Casino
    14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Vic's Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Okioki
    7 min walk
  • SIX Ounces
    6 min walk
  • Strawberry Fare
    7 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

  • Upscale hotel near Christchurch Casino
  • Located close to Mona Vale and Canterbury Museum, Scenic Hotel Cotswold provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Tudors Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym and a business centre.
  • Additional perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and smoke-free property
    • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and barbecues
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 77 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • 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

  • 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 per cent 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 1 June to 30 September:
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 36 for adults and from NZD 18 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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 any lifts
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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Scenic Hotel Cotswold have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from June 1 until September 30.

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

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Cotswold on 9 Oct 2026 start from NZ$193, including 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.

Is Scenic Hotel Cotswold pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Scenic Hotel Cotswold?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Cotswold?

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

What time is check-out at Scenic Hotel Cotswold?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Scenic Hotel Cotswold located?

Located in Merivale, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Christchurch Casino, Mona Vale and Canterbury Museum. Christchurch Public Hospital and Riccarton House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Scenic Hotel Cotswold Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 815 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 815 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 815 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 815 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 815 reviews

Reviews

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and just what we needed for a night in the city. Friendly staff and well appointed room. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, rooms were excelent and very good vslue
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the unusual style of the place, staff were extremely helpful. Bed very comfortable, accommodation very roomy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stay in the economy room, it was clean but the property is very old and in need of some TLC, however very clean and we were able to walk into the city centre easily.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price. Swimming pool area lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel. Charming helpful staff, wonderful room, great food, fabulous location. A little oasis of calm. Can’t praise it highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place. Thanks for fab upgrade, much appreciated. Room spacious, good facilities, lovely bathroom. Staff very friendly. Buffet breakfast complimentary and variety of options including hot food supplied. Would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband, me and our teenage/grown up daughters really enjoyed our two days in a two bedroom apartment. The hotel area was very nice with flowers and Christmas lights. And we had a good dinner and lovely breakfasts at the cosy restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay indeed

Restaurant food was also very good and the staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ropom clean and tidy - the staff amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice that rooms are off street in a courtyard. Restaurant has the best leg of lamb I’ve ever tasted.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very comfortable, lovely powerful showers and polite staff. We went for the breakfast option and they had a great selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Location. Fre Parking. Lots of Dining Options. Premimum Property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025