Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Hotels
8.7 (1531 reviews)
88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale , Christchurch , NZ
+64 3 355 3535

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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Rooms were spacious but mentioned as outdated with a couple of issues.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.Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, May 31, 2026 until Wed, Sep 30, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1531 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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Petronella • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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warwick • couple • nz
9
Very comfortable, handy location , lovely staff
Pros:

Peaceful and quiet. A very handy situation close to the city within easy walking distance

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • au
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • family_with_children • nz
7
Great price great location and comfortable
Pros:

The aesthetic of the grounds so beautiful, room was quite big a lot of space. Great location

Cons:

The bathroom would get very steamy and wet and condensation would get bad in bathroom only.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • extended_group • nz
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
7
Cute, British, yummy.
Pros:

Funky outside, the restaurant was very good. And staff were great.

Cons:

The wine we ordered tasted awful, wished some of the whimsy outside was carried into the room decor, also parking infront of our apartment was impossible due to construction.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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les • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

Clean and spacious

Cons:

We needed a map to figure out where our room is...its like a jungle out there

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Philip • family_with_children • ae
6
It was okay
Pros:

Old village vibe. Big room.

Cons:

Quote expensive when overall is not so clean. Sofa and dining table looked and felt unclean I couldn’t seat on them. Good thing only booked for one night.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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kun • extended_group • nz
10
物超所值
Pros:

地点方便， 服务热情。

Cons:

目前没发现

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Vincene • couple • au
10
We had a great stay and booked again for our last night in NZ before we go home.
Pros:

The room was spacious and comfortable and the shower was great..

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Clean and tidy

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Very welcoming excellent staff

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Gerhard S. • solo_traveller • at
10
Angenehmer Aufenthalt in einer sehr schönen, ruhigen Anlage.
Pros:

Wunderschöne Anlage im Tudor Stil. Sehr schöne, große Zimmer. Parkplatz, jetzt im Winter kein Problem. Sehr gutes Frühstück, auch am Abend sehr gute Küche. Frühstück bereits ab 06:30 Uhr.

Cons:

Alles in Ordnung.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Matiu • couple • nz
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Pete • family_with_children • nz
10
Outstanding
Pros:

The entire establishment was top notch

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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cntptang • extended_group • gb
8
As an overnight stopover hotel during our trip, the overall experience was very satisfactory.
Pros:

The hotel’s English countryside architectural style was very charming and pleasant. The front desk staff who assisted us at check-in were extremely kind and friendly. The room we stayed in was very spacious, providing more than enough space for a family to stay comfortably. The breakfast was generous and tasted very good.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • extended_group • sg
10
cozy and unique stay slightly off Christchurch CBD
Pros:

very friendly staff from check-in to the restaurant, slightly off the CBD area so it’s not that buzzy, with a shopping mall within 10 mins walk away. especially love the comfy beds, the rooms also have heater.

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Matiu • family_with_children • nz
10
Completely satisfied every stay 😊
Pros:

Great place to stay, clean and nice with very friendly helpful staff. A+

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Great location. Spacious room.

Cons:

Carpark a bit noisy at night. Bed not comfortable.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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fred06nice • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee