Fable Christchurch

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch City Centre

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Lobby sitting area
Superior Queen Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
2-bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio
32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
Fireplace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior King Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2-bedroom Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

1-bedroom Suite

  • City view
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Queen Room

  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Central Christchurch getaway .With a stay at this Christchurch City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from New Regent Street and Isaac Theatre Royal. The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts and Cathedral Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagley Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O.G.B - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cathedral Junction - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Fable Christchurch

4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch City Centre
Fable Christchurch offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 420 square feet (39 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury Fable Christchurch also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 171 guestrooms or units
  • 22 levels
  • 420 sq ft of conference space
  • 39 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Fable Christchurch offers 171 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured valet parking on site (NZD 35 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.
This property's parking facilities have maximum vehicle dimensions of 16 feet (5 meters) length, 6.5 feet (2 meters) width, 5.9 feet (1.8 meters) height, and 2 tons in weight.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 35 per person
  • Secured valet parking fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property provides limited WiFi access up to 1 mbps for up to 4 devices per room. Additional access is available for a fee.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Christchurch Rendezvous Hotel
Rendezvous Christchurch
Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fable Christchurch to the airport?

Fable Christchurch is 6.5 mi (22-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fable Christchurch?

As of Apr 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fable Christchurch on May 5, 2025 start from $91.23, excluding 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.

Does Fable Christchurch have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fable Christchurch.

How close is Fable Christchurch to the beach?

This hotel is 6.9 mi (19-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 5.5 mi (16-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fable Christchurch offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Fable Christchurch, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 35 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Fable Christchurch?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Christchurch Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Fable Christchurch?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fable Christchurch?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for NZD 35 per night.

Does Fable Christchurch have a pool?

Fable Christchurch does not have a pool.

Does Fable Christchurch have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Fable Christchurch have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Fable Christchurch to downtown Christchurch?

Fable Christchurch is 0.1 mi away from Christchurch.

Fable Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shivani

Traveled with family
The room size and the view was not what i expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Marc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sadly a very disappointing stay and lacks any of the charm and panache of other hotels that we’ve stayed at. We’ve stayed at Fable Auckland several times and there’s no comparison in room size, comfort, bed and decor. This is not a luxury hotel, the room was horribly cramped and soulless and the coffee undrinkable. Our main gripe was the heating as they have the system locked to Central so you can’t alter the temperature. We rang several times as it was unpleasantly cool but despite several attempts by reception to unlock this option, it remained on cold air. It is a basic not a luxury to have your room at a chosen pleasant temperature, even more annoying when you pay a premium and have an expectation when staying in a Fable hotel. Glad it was for just two nights and would not return here and will not choose this hotel chain again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

bernard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice but very small. Great central location and good nearby food options. Fire alarm went off at 1am. It was a false alarm but there was no communication to the guests at all. Wasted an hour trying to figuyout if it was real or out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay with a couple of exceptions. Price list for in room snacks was in the drawer. We opened the small bottle of wine left by the coffee maker thinking it was complimentary and then discovered it was actually $40. We would have appreciated to have the list posted visibly. Gym was very small so we skipped it. There was a false fire alarm in the middle of the night and we received no communications/instructions from staff. We concluded on our own that it was false alarm but a number of people exited and got stuck in the stairways which resulted in confusion and some yelling by other guests trying to get them out. Apart from that our stay was good. Location great and the room well appointed and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

First stay at Fable Christchurch

The fire alarm was on going after midnight when I needed to evacuate in front of my room had huge housekeeping trolley block way all night! I called the reception but no one answered. I went stairs and walked down but other people were going back to their rooms so I went back to my floor again but not able to open the door because it was locked. So I went down stairs again and went to the reception but no one explained anything no apologies. Finally I got back to the room around 1:30am. :( The room was clean except coffee bench. The wall had damaged. I wish inside the gym had water fountain would be nice as I love sauna! This hotel prepared for my request small gift was very nice. :) Thank you very much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hemal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure about the standard inclusions but we didn’t get a bottle of water in the room. I assume that they were fully booked as we didn’t get a room upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central and well maintained hotel. Only issue was the parking which was not included in cost and was then an issue to organise although plenty of parking options were available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel. The breakfast options should be clarified when booking as there are two types of breakfast. We booked continental which did not include the entire breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

Great place

Grear stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

Great place

Always a great stay, lovely big room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel right in the heart of everything Christchurch has to offer . Tram station right next door , quiet despite being in middle of everything .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is good, its clean and very accessible to restaurants and shops
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great except for the parking. You had to remember to pay for parking, no designated parking spot for guests.l, unless you wanted to pay extra too for valet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice. I would of appreciated some compensation for being made to stand on the footpath for over an hour at 3am, but oh well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elgan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth and Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024