Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 34 for adults and NZD 17 for children.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, and accessible rooms. Elevators are available for easy access to different levels.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in the heart of Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Christchurch Casino and Mona Vale. It is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Canterbury Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Riccarton House. The nearest major airport is Christchurch International Airport, located 9.7 km (6.0 mi) away.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from November to May. The pool is open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age is not mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 35.0 per day, and advance request or confirmation may be required.

Scenic Hotel Cotswold in Christchurch

Average nightly price at Scenic Hotel Cotswold by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$105
February	US$189
March	US$133
April	US$116
May	US$95
June	US$70
July	US$78
August	US$95
September	US$107
October	US$83
November	US$123
December	US$105

What guests think

Across recent reviews, travellers describe Scenic Hotel Cotswold as characterful and convenient, with very friendly staff, spacious rooms and suites, and handy on‑site dining, while noting that experiences differ between newly refurbished spaces and older, more dated economy units.

Location is praised for walkability to shops and the city, with on‑site parking that can feel congested or not close to rooms. Cleanliness and upkeep are often strong, but several guests reported dated decor in older units, occasional housekeeping misses, thin walls, and small or low‑pressure showers; some rooms also lack air conditioning. The restaurant and buffet breakfast receive many compliments, though a few reviews cited inconsistent dishes or lukewarm items. A comfortable, good‑value base for exploring Christchurch.

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Facilities

On‑site parking is available but can be congested or not adjacent to rooms. Guests also note a guest laundry and a pool (one closure reported), plus the convenience of an on‑site restaurant.

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Matthew

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique old England architecture. Staff helpful. Sadly we did not receive notice pool was closed until it was too late to change plans. Restaurant is excellent but it’s necessary to climb 2 flights of stairs to get to it. Easy safe walk to nearby pubs and park.

10

Jo

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, despite being on a main road, I found it very quiet. Easy walk to Papanui shops. Onsite parking and restaurant. Staff super friendly and helpful. Thank you for the upgrade - loved my spacious room and I'd definitely love to stay again.

8

Ron

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious unit heated bathroom floor. Limited parking near units

10

Parul

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is excellent and very cooperative. I had sprained my foot, so the lady at the check-in was kind enough to give us the room at the ground floor. We ordered food from the room service, and the taste was excellent. The prices were also not that expensive compared to food in the nearby restaurants. The entire hotel has this king-era vibes which is just awesome. Parking is a bit limited, but plenty of parking was available outside.

8

Emaad

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A good place to stay and park your car for the family. We had a clean and spacious 2 bed room suite. Friendly staff ! Book early to get a good price .

8

Ashish

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Highly recommended! Excellent location with ample parking. Very friendly and helpful staff. On-site restaurant and many walkable restaurants.

10

Vickie

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Probably the car parking was a bit of a problem not to beable to have your car outside your room

10

John

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Clean and pleasant location. We were upgraded to a suite upon check in - nice surprise. Restaurant onsite was good. We walked to Christchurch center - location is good. Plenty of parking onsite.

8

Peter

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Car parking congested difficult

10

Roshni

23 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was really convenient, the transport links were close and frequent, there was plenty of places to eat nearby as well as the hotel restaurant and breakfast was lovely too. There was a single washer/dryer and thankfully not too busy. The rooms were lovely and spacious and really clean.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise clean, well‑kept rooms, yet several report lapses such as stained bedding, mould or bathroom hairs, dusty fixtures, worn carpets, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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Pete

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The lighting was very poor.we stay there 7 days the vacuum was not done we had no place to wash glasses they never change them for clean oneshad to ask for toilet paper twice.never change the sheets when there.

2

sheik aslam

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleaning was not good

6

Sean

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was old and not overly clean

4

Tania

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stained duvet. Lucky it was warm and only needed to sleep with the sheet. Very noisy neighbours.with non paying guests. After complaining to reception at 2am noise continued till 430am. If you can sleep with paper thin walls and noise id recommend this place. Not a place I'd would be back to visit

10

Mark

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room clean and comfortable

10

Natalie

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautifully appointed rooms. Immaculately clean and comfortable.

4

Ryan

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was mouldly, hairs throughout bathroom, room smelt very bad, fridge didnt work, hairdryer didnt work correctly, mattress was uncomfortable, outdoor stairs were not gritted and were icy, heater in bathroom didnt work. Breakfast was good tho. Our room was surrounded by residents staying, no parking near room. Very old room not upgraded in anyway. Wont be staying again. Not many good things to report here.

10

Angie

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, warm, spacious and comfortable. Our 1 bed suite was big. The bathroom was huge. We even had a bath ! The only slight negatives, the lighting in the suite was terrible. And the suite was a bit dated. Wouldn’t out me off from staying again. We will definitely stay here again.

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Oliver

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Wir hatten ein Zimmer Küche. Die Einrichtung war ausgesprochen alt (ca. 1960er-Jahre). Nach Zahlung eines Aufpreises hat man uns in ein moderneres Zimmer ohne Küche umgebucht. Das Zimmer war allerdings teilweise sehr schmutzig (dreckiges Besteck und Geschirr). Auch nach Beanstandung wurden die Mängel nicht behoben. Die Waschmaschine hatte äußerst ekeligen Dreck in der Trommel. Angeblich wird dieses täglich gereinigt, was jedoch nicht wirklich stimmen kann, da der Dreck mindestens an zwei Tagen dort war. Wir würden dieses Hotel auf gar keinen Fall wieder buchen.

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Peter

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Rooms

Rooms and suites are generally spacious and comfortable, with some refurbished units modern and featuring touches like heated bathroom floors. Older or economy units feel dated, with limited soundproofing, small or low‑pressure showers, and some rooms lacking air conditioning.

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Bridget

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very dated and scuffed.

6

Danze

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In this day and age, no AC in rooms is a bit surprising and disappointing

6

Steven

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Older hotel, unfortunately I could hear the person next door snooring, it felt like they were in my room. Perhaps some sound proofing on the internal doors is require. Hotel restaurant was nice.

8

Jane

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had what I needed, staff friendly. Room big. Downside small shower and upper floor with stairs on outside of building (no cover in rain).

10

Rob

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Huge rooms!! and bathroom!!

10

Andrew

24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Merle

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old England style prooerty on the outside, and beautufully refurbished rooms in the interior. Our suites were very large wuth modern bathrooms, cimfirtabke beds, and great sitting rooms. Would definitely recommend this place to others.

10

Marina

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent modern large units.

8

Alison

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice and quiet, good buffet breakfast, shower very small and not a lot of pressure

10

Moses

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were given a one bed room apartment. It was great. They provided a baby cot and that made life easier for us. The toilet was by far the only one with a heated flooring so going to the toilet was not a chore. Loved the architecture and deco of the place. Free tea in the afternoon. That was a nice touch. Mall walking distance from the hotel. We stayed only for a night and it was a great night.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check‑ins, upgrades and flexible assistance. A few guests reported poor follow‑up or inadequate handling of late‑night noise.

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Jennifer

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had booked a room for two nights through Expedia. I had selected an executive room. Was charged on my receipt as one bedroom economy. Economy rooms are not available to select on Expedia. I was absolutely appalled by the terrible room when we arrived, it looked nothing like the pictures on Expedia (all executive pictures). The room was stained, holes in the furniture and bedding, the carpet tacks were exposed and carpet ripped up. Absolutely awful. This was not as advertised on Expedia at all!! I was moved to another room at my request but was made to pay a surcharge. The second room was only available one night and I refused to stay in that disgusting economy room so was forced to find another hotel for the second night of holidays. The second night was refunded but this could have all been avoided if your hotel was forthcoming with truthful photographs and descriptions on Expedia. Reached out via email to the GM and no response

10

Matt

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I can't recommended this hotel enough. I travelled from Queenstown to visit my mother. The staff went above and beyond to assist. Check-in was extremely welcoming. The room was perfect and worked well for all my comings and goings. I will be visiting a few more times over the coming weeks and without doubt will not look elsewhere for my accommodations. Excellent hotel

10

Jasper

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service! Great staff!

4

Tania

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stained duvet. Lucky it was warm and only needed to sleep with the sheet. Very noisy neighbours.with non paying guests. After complaining to reception at 2am noise continued till 430am. If you can sleep with paper thin walls and noise id recommend this place. Not a place I'd would be back to visit

10

Parul

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is excellent and very cooperative. I had sprained my foot, so the lady at the check-in was kind enough to give us the room at the ground floor. We ordered food from the room service, and the taste was excellent. The prices were also not that expensive compared to food in the nearby restaurants. The entire hotel has this king-era vibes which is just awesome. Parking is a bit limited, but plenty of parking was available outside.

10

Brendon

23 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great, rooms were excelent and very good vslue

10

Mari-Elize

4 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff where all very friendly and helpful, will definitely stay there again when we visit Christchurch

10

Justine

24 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Appreciated the upgrade and staff were great in accomodating the split bed request

10

padmashri

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff extremely friendly and helpful. On request Check out time was extended to help sick kids in family get extended rest.

10

Joan

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent front desk/ customer service

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Location

Convenient for walking to the city, parks and shops, with nearby dining and transport links. Several guests also found it quiet despite proximity to main roads.

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Jo

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, despite being on a main road, I found it very quiet. Easy walk to Papanui shops. Onsite parking and restaurant. Staff super friendly and helpful. Thank you for the upgrade - loved my spacious room and I'd definitely love to stay again.

8

Irene

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The complex was very nice and well maintained. A short walk down ro local shops and cafés

10

Vineet

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good Location. Fre Parking. Lots of Dining Options. Premimum Property

10

Grahame

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location and convenience.

8

Ashish

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Highly recommended! Excellent location with ample parking. Very friendly and helpful staff. On-site restaurant and many walkable restaurants.

10

John

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Clean and pleasant location. We were upgraded to a suite upon check in - nice surprise. Restaurant onsite was good. We walked to Christchurch center - location is good. Plenty of parking onsite.

10

Anibal

9 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with excellent location located at the city center

10

Simon

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, close to both town and shopping mall, good size room, services are great as always, been this hotel twice, happy to go back when we visit Christchurch.

10

Karen

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and well maintaind property. Close to Christchurch CBD. Easy walk to a vast variety of shop and dinning options

10

Roshni

23 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was really convenient, the transport links were close and frequent, there was plenty of places to eat nearby as well as the hotel restaurant and breakfast was lovely too. There was a single washer/dryer and thankfully not too busy. The rooms were lovely and spacious and really clean.

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Dining

The on‑site restaurant and buffet breakfast receive frequent praise for tasty meals and good variety. Some guests mentioned inconsistent dishes or food temperature, and occasional service lapses at breakfast.

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Stuart

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant food was also very good and the staff were great.

10

Siniva

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay, gorgeous surroundings. Food was great the steak was wonderful only criticism is some salad or coleslaw would have been a great addition. Room was comfortable and clean. Would definitely recommend

10

Siobhan

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were very comfortable, lovely powerful showers and polite staff. We went for the breakfast option and they had a great selection.

6

Chris

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

room was good and tidy staff were friendly. Meals were not that good, couldn't eat the steak pork belly was raw in the centre

10

Jonathan

4 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was well presented. The room was very comfortable with the heated floors and heat pump already on when we arrived. The set up was amazing for the price. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The on-site restaurant was amazing. The breakfast buffet had a very good choice of hot and cold choices. The dinnermeals were absolutely delicious. Everything was amazing for the price. We are looking forward to returning there soon.

10

Marianne Huus

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Erin

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly and helpful. Very cute property, with an English Tudor theme. Beds were comfy. We'd very happily stay again

10

Jacqueline

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, lovely room. Food at the restaurant was beautiful

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Brad

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked as we liked the tudor style,however our room was a budget motel room adjoing the property, furnished in the 1980's. WHEN YOU BOOK AND THINK YOU ARE STAYING IN A TUDOR STYLE MOTEL ONLY TO FIND OUT ITS A BASIC 1980'S MOTEL...DISSAPOINTING. Old and tired, burn mark in kitchen bench no ovenware to cook food in, only a basic microwave and a fry pan. No milk on arrival, tv not easy to operate, bed had a big feather bed spread on the mattress which made it uncomfortable, so stripped it off. Food for breakfast was good but not super warm, some mornings it was cold. Waiter never said good morning and when he reset tables if the previous person didnt use all the cutlery he reused it on the next setting. Best etiquette is to remove all unused items as people touch them to move them aside, and reset with cleancutlery every time. On 2 mornings we found dirty plates on the plate stack. If asked would i stay again.... simple answer NO.

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Lou

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice that rooms are off street in a courtyard. Restaurant has the best leg of lamb I’ve ever tasted.

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Scenic Hotel Cotswold

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Queen)

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Executive Studio

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Studio, 2 Double Beds

Royal Suite

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