Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Hotels
8.7 (1417 reviews)
88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale , Christchurch , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Good value for money
Cons:
Minor maintenance issues
Dated fixtures
Poor water pressure
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
The room was clean, but some minor maintenance issues were noted.
Service
9.31
Friendly staff and great service were frequently mentioned.
Location
9.35
Well located, close to the city and off-road parking.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were spacious but mentioned as outdated with a couple of issues.
Amenities
8.83
Standard amenities available, but some concerns regarding maintenance.
Value for Money
8.79
Great value for money with a good price mentioned.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Food quality was good, but the restaurant experience was disappointing for some.
Overall Experience
8.81
Generally positive experiences, though some guests voiced strong criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:30

Property Description

Centrally Located Luxury at Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Tranquil Surroundings: Nestled amidst English gardens, enjoy the outdoor pool, sauna, and fitness room.

Convenient Amenities: Free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary parking for a hassle-free stay.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in New Zealand cuisine and fine wines at the on-site restaurant.

Experience comfort and convenience at Scenic Hotel Cotswold. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that when booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CHC

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 3 years old and over stay for NZD 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1417 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Mr.Herzig • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Fontona • couple • nz
8
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ch
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Vickie • couple • nz
8
The friendly and helpful staff made our stay enjoyable. Handy location and good to have a carpark.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
6
Reasonable price but rooms need updating
Pros:

location very good

Cons:

Condition of the room just felt very shabby with very old furniture and furnishings

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Blaze • couple • nz
9
Excellent vibe, scene, feel & comfortability reached our expectations & exceeded out optimal ideal! Will return
Pros:

Breathtakingly Beautiful & comfortable. Enjoyed the setting of the Hotel & its location to the events & adventures we participated in. Tudors restaurant - gorgeous Breakfast with our accommodation package, lavish & fulfilling!

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • au
10
Pros:

Gorgeous accomodation close to city centre and staff were lovely , restaurant was delicious

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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elizabeth • couple • nz
8
Great location. Comfy bed, good shower. Got what I paid for, not a modern room but adequate
Pros:

Location and style of property on the outside was very English.

Cons:

Very dated furniture and kitchen .

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Ole • couple • de
8
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Selvarajah • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Nice and tidy place

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • us
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Vera • couple • au
8
Pros:

The breakfast was great . The staff were wonderful

Cons:

We had a blocked toilet which was very disappointing . Apart from that everything was good

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Das Ambiente, hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter, Sauberkeit des Zimmers. Frühstück war gut.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Yeow Khai • couple • sg
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • au
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • couple • fr
10
Super séjour
Pros:

Le style architectural de l'hôtel, on a l'impression d'être au moyen âge, confort, calme, parking

Cons:

RAS

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • au
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Room was spacious and comfortable. Bed was very nice to sleep on.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
10
One of the nicest hotel rooms we have stayed in.
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Annett • couple • no
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee